Common Praise ‎#159

159. The strife is o'er, the battle done

1 The strife is o'er, the battle done;
now is the Victor's triumph won;
O let the song of praise be sung:
Alleluia.

2 Death's mightiest powers have done their worst,
and Jesus hath his foes dispersed;
let shouts of praise and joy outburst:
Alleluia.

3 On the third morn he rose again
glorious in majesty to reign;
O let us swell the joyful strain:
Alleluia.

4 Lord, by the stripes which wounded thee
from death's dread sting thy servants free,
that we may live, and sing to thee
Alleluia.

Text Information

• First Line: The strife is o'er, the battle done
• Translator: Francis Pott, 1832-1909
• Meter: 888 and Alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 15:3-4
  ;
  1 Corinthians 15:54-57
  ;
  Acts 2:24
  ;
  Colossians 2:15
  ;
  Isaiah 53:5
  ;
  John 19:30
• Topic: Easter; Easter Day: Year B; Easter II: Year A; Easter IV: Year C
• Source: Latin, probably 17th century
• Notes: Alternative tune GELOBT SEI GOTT, 145

Tune Information

• Name: VICTORY
• Adapter: W. H. Monk, 1823-1889
• Meter: 888 and Alleluias
• Key: D Major
• Source: "Gloria Patri" of Palestrina's Magnificat tertii toni with Alleliuia