Evangelical Lutheran Worship ‎#366

366. The Strife Is O'er, the Battle Done

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 pow'rs of death have done their worst;
Jesus their legions has dispersed.
Let shouts of holy joy outburst.
Alleluia!

3 The three sad days have quickly sped,
Christ rises glorious from the dead.
All glory to our risen head!
Alleluia!

4 Christ 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 you,
from death’s dread free your servants too,
that we may live and sing to you.
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
• Translator: Francis Pott, 1832-1909
• Meter: 8 8 8 with alleluais
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Topic: Easter
• Source: Symphonia Sirenum, Köln, 1695

Tune Information

• Name: VICTORY
• Composer: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, 1525-1594
• Arranger: William H. Monk, 1823-1889
• Meter: 8 8 8 with alleluais
• Key: D Major