172. The Strife Is O'er
1. The strife is o'er, the battle done;
The victory of life is won;
The song of triumph has begun:
Alleluia!
2. The pow'rs of death have done their worst,
But Christ their legions has dispersed;
Let shout of holy joy outburst:
Alleluia!
3. The three sad days have quickly sped,
He rises glorious from the dead;
All glory to our risen Head:
Alleluia!
4. Lord, by the stripes which wounded Thee,
From death's dread sting Thy servants free,
That we may live and sing to Thee:
Alleluia!
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | The strife Is o'er, the battle done |
| Title: | The Strife Is O'er |
| Translator: | Francis Pott |
| Meter: | Irregular |
| Scripture: | 1 Thessalonians 4:17 |
| Source: | Latin hymn |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | VICTORY |
| Composer: | Giovanni P. da Palestrina |
| Adapter: | William Henry Monk |
| Meter: | Irregular |
| Key: | E♭ Major |
