446: The Strife Is O'er


Refrain:
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! (Refrain)

2 Death's mightiest pow'rs have done their worst,
And Jesus has his foes dispersed;
Let shouts of praise and joy outburst:
Alleluia! (Refrain)

3 He closed the yawning gates of hell;
The bars from heav'n's high portals fell;
Let hymns of praise his triumph tell:
Alleluia! (Refrain)

4 On the third morn he rose again,
Glorious in majesty to reign;
O let us swell the joyful strain:
Alleluia! (Refrain)

Text information
First Line:The strife is o'er, the battle done
Title:The Strife Is O'er
Latin Title:Finita iam sunt praelia
Translator:Francis Pott, 1832-1909 (alt.)
Meter:888 with alleluias
Scripture:1 Corinthians 15:51-54; Revelation 1:18
Topic:Seasons and Feasts | Easter Season; Rites of the Church | Funeral; Gathering; Going Forth; Paschal Mystery; Praise; Redemption
Source:Latin 12th C.
Language:English
Tune information
Tune name:VICTORY
Composer:Giovanni da Palestrina
Adapter:William H. Monk
Meter:888 with alleluias
Key:D Major

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