The Book of Common Praise ‎#162

162. O sons and daughters, let us sing!

Text Information

• First Line: O sons and daughters, let us sing!
• Latin Title: O filii et filliae
• Translator: Rev. J. M. Neale (1851)
• Meter: 8 8 8. with Alleluias.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1939
• Topic: Easter; Saints' Days and Other Holy Days: Saint Thomas the Apostle, December 21
• Source: Latin of 17th cent.
• Notes: Alternate tune: VICTORY, N. 163

Tune Information

• Name: O FILII ET FILIAE
• Adapter: S. Webbe (1792)
• Meter: 8 8 8. with Alleluias.
• Key: g minor
• Source: French melody, 17th cent.
• Notes: For a different version see Additional Tunes, No. 17.