357. The Strife Is O'er, the Battle Done
1 The strife is o'er, the battle done;
The victory of life is won;
The song of triumph hath begun.
Alleluia!
2 The pow'rs of death have done their worst,
But Christ their legion hath dispersed.
Let shouts 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 He closed the yawning gates of hell;
The bars from heav'n's high portals fell.
Let hymns of praise His triumph 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!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
| Text Information | |
|---|---|
| First Line: | The strife is o'er, the battle done |
| Title: | The Strife Is O'er, the Battle Done |
| Latin Title: | Finita iam sunt praelia |
| Translator: | F. Pott, 1832-1909 |
| Publication Date: | 1996 |
| Meter: | 88 4 with Alleluias |
| Topic: | Resurrection |
| Source: | Symphonia Sirenum Selectarum, Köln, 1695 |
| Language: | English |
| Tune Information | |
|---|---|
| Name: | VICTORY |
| Composer: | G. P. da Palestrina, c. 1525-1594 |
| Meter: | 88 4 with Alleluias |
| Key: | D Major |
