Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary ‎#357

357. The Strife Is O'er, the Battle Done

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

2 The pow'rs of death have done their worst,
But Christ their legion 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 He closed the yawning gates of hell;
The bars from heav'n's high portals fell.
Let hymns of praise His triumph 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!

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

Text Information

• First Line: The strife is o'er, the battle done
• Title: The Strife Is O'er, the Battle Done
• Latin Title: Finita iam sunt praelia
• Translator: F. Pott, 1832-1909 (alt.)
• Meter: 88 4 with Alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1996
• Topic: Resurrection
• Source: Symphonia Sirenum Selectarum, Köln, 1695

Tune Information

• Name: VICTORY
• Composer: G. P. da Palestrina, c. 1525-1594 (adapt.)
• Meter: 88 4 with Alleluias
• Key: D Major