Thursday, December 19, 2024

O Sons and Daughters. Let Us Sing - Hymn with Lyrics

 

Alleluia, alleluia,
alleluia, alleluia!

1. O sons and daughters of the King,
whom heavenly hosts in glory sing,
today the grave has lost its sting.
Alleluia!

2. That Easter morn at break of day,
the faithful women went their way
to seek the tomb where Jesus lay.
Alleluia!

3. An angel clad in white they see,
who sat and spoke unto the three,
"Your Lord has gone to Galilee."
Alleluia!

4. When Thomas first the tidings heard
that some had seen the risen Lord,
he doubted the disciples' word.
Lord, have mercy!

5. At night the apostles met in fear;
among them came their Master dear
and said, "My peace be with you here."
Alleluia!

6. "My pierced side, O Thomas, see,
and look upon my hands, my feet;
not faithless but believing be."
Alleluia!

7. No longer Thomas then denied;
he saw the feet, the hands, the side.
"You are my Lord and God!" he cried.
Alleluia!

8. How blest are they who have not seen
and yet whose faith has constant been,
for they eternal life shall win.
Alleluia!

Final Ending:
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Scripture; Psalm 33:20; Matthew 28; Luke 24; John 20

The hymn "O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing" (also known as "O filii et filiae") was written in the 15th century. It was originally a French Easter hymn, composed by Jean Tisserand (c. 1450–1494), a French priest and composer. The hymn celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the joy of the Easter season.

The hymn's text was written in Latin, and it has been translated into many languages over time. The hymn's joyful and triumphant spirit, focusing on the resurrection appearances of Jesus to His disciples, fits the theme of Easter and the joy that follows Christ's victory over death.

It was later translated into English, and it is often sung in Christian liturgies, especially during the Easter season.


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