119: The Strife Is O'er


Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

1 The strife is o’er, the battle done,
The victory of life is won;
The song of triumph has begun. Alleluia!

2 The powers of death have done their worst,
But Christ their legions hath dispersed;
Let shouts of holy joy outburst. Alleluia!

3 The three sad days are quickly sped.
Christ rises glorious from the dead:
All glory to our risen Head! Alleluia!

4 Lord, by Your wounds on Calvary
From death’s dread sting Your servants free,
That we may live eternally. Alleluia!

Text information
First Line:The strife is o'er the battle done
Title:The Strife Is O'er
Translator:Francis Pott (1861)
Meter:8.8.8 with alleluias
Scripture:1 Corinthians 15; 1 Corinthians 15:53-57
Topic:Jesus Christ | Kingship; Jesus Christ | Resurrection; Easter
Source:Latin, c. 1695
Language:English
Tune information
Tune name:VICTORY
Composer:Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (1591)
Adapter:William Henry Monk (1861)
Meter:8.8.8 with alleluias
Key:D Major

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