O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing!

Chorus

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Verse 1

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

Verse 2

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

Verse 3

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

Verse 4

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

Verse 5

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

Verse 6

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

Verse 7

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

Verse 8

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

Chorus 2

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!