Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia. Young men and maids, rejoice and sing; The King of heaven, the glorious King This day from death rose triumphing. Alleluia.
2. On Sunday morn by break of day, His dear disciples haste away Unto the tomb wherein he lay. Alleluia.
3. Nor Magdalen, nor Salome. No James’ mother now delay To embalm the precious corpse straightway. Alleluia.
4. An angel clothed in white they see, When thither come, and thus spake he, “The Lord is gone to Galilee.”Alleluia.
5. The dear beloved apostle John Much swifter than St. Peter run, And first arrivèd at the tomb. Alleluia.
6. While in the room the apostles were, In midst of them did Christ appear, And said,”Peace be upon all here.” Alleluia.
7. When Didymus had heard it said That Christ was risen from the dead, His feeble faith yet staggerèd. Alleluia. 71
8. “O Thomas, view my side and see The wounds in hands and feet that be; Renounce thine incredulity. “Alleluia.
9. When Thomas Jesus had surveyed, And on his wounds his fingers laid, “Thou art my Lord and God,” he said. Alleluia. 1 0. Blessèd are they who have not seen, And yet whose faith entire hath been, Them endless life from death shall screen. Alleluia. 1 1 . On this most solemn feast let’s raise Our hearts to God in hymns of praise, And let us bless the Lord always. Alleluia. 1 2. Our grateful thanks to God let’s give In humble manner, while we live, For all the favours we receive. Alleluia.
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