Gather Comprehensive #446
First Line: The strife is o'er, the battle done
Translator: Francis Pott, 1832-1909
Tune Title: VICTORY
Adapter: William H. Monk
Composer: Giovanni da Palestrina
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 |