Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#173

173. Finished the strife

1 Finished the strife of battle now,
gloriously crowned the victor’s brow;
Sing with gladness, banish sadness:
Alleluia, alleluia!

2 After the death that him befell,
Jesus Christ has harrowed hell;
songs of praising we are raising:
Alleluia, alleluia!

3 On the third morning he arose,
shining with vict'ry o’er his foes;
earth is singing, heav'n is ringing:
Alleluia, alleluia!

4 Lord, by your wounds on you we call,
you by your death, have freed us all;
may our living be thanksgiving:
Alleluia, alleluia!

Text Information

• First Line: Finished the strife of battle now
• Title: Finished the strife
• Translator: John Mason Neale, 1818-1866 (alt.)
• Author: Unknown
• Meter: 8 8 8 and Alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  1 Peter 3:18-19
• Topic: Easter; Year A: Easter 6

Tune Information

• Name: SURREXIT
• Composer: Gregory Murray, 1906-1992
• Meter: 8 8 8 and Alleluias
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: © The Estate of Gregory Murray