Journeysongs (3rd ed.) ‎#408

408. The Strife Is O'er

Refrain:
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

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! [Refrain]

2 The pow'rs of death have done their worst,
But Christ their legions has dispersed;
Let shouts of holy joy outburst:
Alleluia!

3 On the third morn he rose again,
Glorious in majesty to reign;
O let us swell the joyful strain:
Alleluia! [Refrain]

4 He closed the yawning gates of hell;
The bars from heav'n’s high portals fell;
Let hymns of praise his triumph tell:
Alleluia!

5 O Risen Lord, all praise to thee,
Who from our sin has set us free,
That we may live eternally!
Alleluia! [Refrain]

Text Information

• First Line: The strife is o'er the battle done
• Title: The Strife Is O'er
• Latin Title: Finita iam sunt praelia
• Translator: Francis Pott, 1832-1909 (alt.)
• Refrain First Line: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
• Meter: 888 with alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 25:7-9
  ;
  Isaiah 53:5
  ;
  Luke 24:6
  ;
  Mark 10:34
  ;
  Matthew 27:63
  ;
  Acts 2:23-24
  ;
  Romans 1:4
  ;
  Romans 6:9-10
  ;
  1 Corinthians 15:53-57
  ;
  Colossians 1:15-20
  ;
  Colossians 2:13-15
  ;
  1 Thessalonians 4:17
  ;
  1 Peter 2:21-25
  ;
  Revelation 19:1-2
• Topic: Eternal Life/Heaven; Paschal Mystery; Resurrection; Rites of the Church: Order of Christian Funerals: Funeral Liturgy for Adults; The Liturgical Year: Easter (Sundays and Weekdays); The Liturgical Year: The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls' Day) (November 2)
• Source: Latin, 12th cent.

Tune Information

• Name: VICTORY
• Composer: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, 1525-1594
• Adapter: William H. Monk, 1823-1889
• Meter: 888 with alleluias
• Key: D Major