The Christian Hymnary. Bks. 1-4 ‎#803

803. The Strife Is O'er

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

1 The strife is o'er, the battle done;
Now is the Victor's triumph won;
Now be the song of praise begun,
Alleluia!

2 The powers of death have done their worst,
But Christ their legions hath dispersed;
Let shouts of holy joy outburst,
Alleluia!

3 The three sad days are quickly sped,
He rises glorious from the dead;
All glory to our risen Head!
Alleluia!

4 He broke the age-bound chains of hell,
The bars from heaven's high portals fell;
Let hymns of praise His triumphs tell.
Alleluia!

5 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
• Author: Francis Pott (1832-1909) (1859)
• Meter: 8.8.8.4.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1972
• Scripture:
  Revelation 19:6
  ;
  Revelation 1:18
• Topic: Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; Jesus Christ: Resurrection of
• Source: Latin XVII Cent.
• Notes: Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. Rev. 19:6. I am He that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death. Rev. 1:18.

Tune Information

• Name: VICTORY
• Composer: Palestrina (1525-1594) (1591)
• Adapter: William H. Monk, 1823-1889
• Composer (alleluias): William H. Monk
• Meter: 8.8.8.4.
• Key: D Major
• Notes: M.M. 88