O Sons and Daughters, Let Us Sing
O sons and daughters let us sing the King of heaven our triumphant King
An Easter sequence hymn tracing the post-resurrection appearances — the empty tomb (Mary Magdalene), the upper room (Thomas doubting), and the final commission. Each stanza is a narrative vignette of Easter faith.
History & Background
Written by Jean Tisserand (d.1494), a French Franciscan friar, as O filii et filiae. Translated into English by John Mason Neale (1818-1866) in 1851. An Easter sequence hymn recounting post-resurrection appearances. The ELW includes two settings (386 and 387).
Hymnal Appearances
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 387
- Lutheran Book of Worship — 139
- Lutheran Service Book — 470
- The Lutheran Hymnal — 198
Bulletin Note
O Sons and Daughters — Jean Tisserand, c.1490; tr. Neale, 1851
Preaching Connection
John 20:1-29 — the Easter appearances; the journey from doubt to faith.
Stanza Arc
The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: From Christ's resurrection victory over death (Law's confrontation of mortality) through apostolic witness and doubt to faith's triumph and eternal promise (Gospel proclamation)
Themes
Easter Resurrection Thomas Post-Resurrection