Common Praise ‎#144

144. Finished the strife of battle now

1 Finished the strife of battle now,
gloriously crowned the Victor’s brow;
sing with gladness, hence with 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 victory o’er his foes;
earth is singing, heaven is ringing:
Alleluia, alleluia.

4 Lord, by your wounds on you we call:
now that from death you've freed us all:
may our living be thanksgiving:
Alleluia, alleluia.

Text Information

• First Line: Finished the strife of battle now
• Translator: J. M. Neale, 1818-1866
• Meter: 888 and Alleluis
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 15:3
  ;
  1 Peter 2:24
  ;
  1 Peter 3:19-20
• Topic: Easter; Easter Day: Year A; Easter II: Year C; Easter III: Year A; Easter IV: Year B
• Source: Latin, probably 17th century

Tune Information

• Name: SURREXIT
• Composer: A. Gregory Murray, 1905-1992
• Meter: 888 and Alleluis
• Key: G Major
• Copyright: © The Trustees of Downside Abbey, Bath