The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal ‎#181

181. The Strife is O'er, the Battle Done

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

1 The strife is o'er, the battle done;
The victory of life is won;
The song of triumph has begun.
Alleluia!

2 The powers of death have done their worst,
But Christ their legions hath dispersed;
Let shouts of holy joy outburst.
Alleluia!

3 The three sad days have quickly sped;
He rises glorious from the dead:
All glory to our risen Head!
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!

AMEN.

Text Information

• First Line: The strife is o'er, the battle done
• Title: The Strife is O'er, the Battle Done
• Author: Uncertain
• Translator: Francis Pott, 1832-1909
• Meter: 8 8 8 4 with Alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1999
• Topic: Eastertide

Tune Information

• Name: VICTORY
• Composer: Giovanni P da Palestrina, 1525-1594
• Meter: 8 8 8 4 with Alleluias
• Key: E♭ Major