The Church Hymnal: containing hymns approved and set forth by the general conventions of 1892 and 1916; together with hymns for the use of guilds and brotherhoods, and for special occasions (Rev. ed) 117. The strife is o'er, the battle done

The Church Hymnal‎#117

Text:	The strife is o'er, the battle done
Translator:	F. Pott
Tune:	VICTORY

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 worse,
But Christ their legions hath dispersed:
Let shout of holy joy outburst,
Alleluia!

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

4 He closed the yawning gates of hell,
The bars from heaven's high portals fell;
Let hymns of praise His triumphs tell!
Alleluia!

5 Lord! by the stripes which wounded Thee,
From death's dread sting Thy servants free,
That we may live and sing to Thee.
Alleluia!

Text Information
First Line:	The strife is o'er, the battle done
Translator:	F. Pott
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1920
Topic:	Lent: Eastertide

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