253: His Battle Ended There


1 His battle ended there, death was overcome.
Jesus, alive again, wore the Victor's crown.
Clearly sin had failed, goodness had prevailed,
Alleluia, alleluia; Alleluia, alleluia.

2 Dread powers of death and sin had him in their hold.
When Jesus rose again all their plans were foiled.
Jesus lived again, triumphed over sin,
Alleluia, alleluia; Alleluia, alleluia.

3 Dead in the grave he lay; mourned by every friend.
Those dark and fearful days then did reach their end.
God raised him to life, victor in the strife.
Alleluia, alleluia; Alleluia, alleluia.

4 He burst the chains of sin, opened death's dark jail.
God filled him with new life, life that could not fail.
Right before their eyes Jesus did arise,
Alleluia, alleluia; Alleluia, alleluia.

5 Lord, by the pains you bore in your darkest hour,
free us from fear of death, and from all sin's power.
May we with you live, to you ourselves give,
Alleluia, alleluia; Alleluia, alleluia.

Text information
First Line:His battle ended there, death was overcome
Title:His Battle Ended There
Paraphraser:Tom Colvin (c. 1970)
Meter:11.11.10.8.8.
Scripture:Romans 6:8-10; 1 Corinthians 15:3-5; 1 Corinthians 15:55; Acts 2:24; Luke 23:44-53; Luke 24:1-35; Luke 24:21
Topic:Jesus Christ | Resurrection; Commitment; Easter Season; Eternal Life; Jesus Christ | Savior; Jesus Christ | Suffering; Jesus Christ | Victory, Final; Sin
Source:Paraphrase of African Chewa hymn
Language:English
Copyright:© 1976 Hope Publishing Company
Tune information
Tune name:NCHEU
Adapter:Tom Colvin (c. 1970)
Meter:11.11.10.8.8.
Key:F Major
Source:Traditional Angoni war song
Copyright:© 1976 Hope Publishing Company

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