The Hymnal of The Evangelical United Brethren Church ‎#128

128. The Strife Is O'er

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 worst,
But Christ their legions 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 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!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: The strife is o'er, the battle done
• Title: The Strife Is O'er
• Translator: Francis Pott (1861)
• Meter: 8. 8. 8. 4. with Alleluia
• Publication Date: 1957
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 15:20
  ;
  1 Corinthians 15:57
  ;
  2 Timothy 1:10
• Topic: Jesus Christ: Resurrection and Ascension
• Source: Latin hymn

Tune Information

• Name: VICTORY
• Composer: G. P. da Palestrina (1591)
• Arranger: W. H. Monk (1861)
• Meter: 8. 8. 8. 4. with Alleluia
• Key: E♭ Major