159. The strife is o'er, the battle done

1 The strife is o'er, the battle done;
now is the Victor's triumph won;
O let the song of praise be sung:
Alleluia.

2 Death's mightiest powers have done their worst,
and Jesus hath his foes dispersed;
let shouts of praise and joy outburst:
Alleluia.

3 On the third morn he rose again
glorious in majesty to reign;
O let us swell the joyful strain:
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
Translator: Francis Pott, 1832-1909
Meter: 888 and Alleluias
Language: English
Publication Date: 2000
Scripture: ; ; ; ; ;
Topic: Easter; Easter Day: Year B; Easter II: Year A (1 more...)
Source: Latin, probably 17th century
Notes: Alternative tune GELOBT SEI GOTT, 145
Tune Information
Name: VICTORY
Adapter: W. H. Monk, 1823-1889
Meter: 888 and Alleluias
Key: D Major
Source: "Gloria Patri" of Palestrina's Magnificat tertii toni with Alleliuia



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