Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New ‎#667a

667a. 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, alleluia, alleluia.

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

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

Text Information

• First Line: The strife is o'er, the battle done
• Title: The strife is o'er, the battle done
• Translator: Francis Pott, 1832-1909
• Meter: 888 and Alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2000
• Scripture:
  1 Peter 2:24
  ;
  Isaiah 53:4-7
• Topic: Easter
• Source: Latin hymn (17th century)

Tune Information

• Name: GELOB'T SEI GOTT (VULPIUS)
• Meter: 888 and Alleluias
• Key: C Major
• Source: Melchior Vulpius' "Gesangbuch" (1609)