The Chorale Book for England ‎#61

61. Welcome, Thou victor in the strife

Welcome, Thou victor in the strife,
Now welcome from the cave!
Today we triumph in Thy life
Around Thine empty grave.

The dwellings of the just resound
With songs of victory;
For in their midst, Lord, Thou art found,
And bringest peace with Thee.

Oh share with us the spoils, we pray,
Thou diedst to achieve;
We meet within Thy house to-day
Our portion to receive!

We die with Thee; oh let us live
Henceforth to Thee aright;
The blessings Thou hast died to give,
Be daily in our sight,

Fearless we lay us in the tombs
And sleep the night away,
if Thou art there to break the gloom,
And call us back to day.

Death hurts us not; his power is gone,
And pointless all his darts;
Now hath God's favour on us shone,
And joy fills all our hearts.

Text Information

• First Line: Welcome, Thou victor in the strife
• Title: Welcome, Thou victor in the strife
• German Title: Willkommen, Held im Streite
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1863)
• Author: Schmolck (1712)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1863

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