Chalice Hymnal ‎#221

221. The Strife is O'er

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 has dispersed;
let shouts of holy joy outburst:
Alleluia!

3 The three sad days are quickly sped;
Christ rises glorious from the dead;
all glory to our risen Head!
Alleluia!

4 Lord, by your wounds on Calvary,
from death's dread sting thy servants free,
that we may live eternally.
Alleluia!

Text Information

• First Line: The strife is o'er, the battle done
• Title: The Strife is O'er
• Translator: Francis Pott (1861)
• Meter: 888 w. alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Topic: God Known in Jesus Christ: Resurrection and Exaltation; Christian Year: Easter; Jesus Christ; Jesus Christ: Resurrection
• Source: Latin, 1695

Tune Information

• Name: VICTORY
• Composer: Giovanni P. da Palestrina (1591)
• Adapter: William Henry Monk (1861)
• Meter: 888 w. alleluias
• Key: D Major