The Church Hymnal ‎#121

121. 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 has begun.
Alleluia!

2 The powers of death have done their worst,
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 of 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
• Translator: F. Pott
• Meter: 8.8.8.4.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1892
• Topic: Eastertide; Burial of the Dead; Processionals: Eastertide
• Source: Latin

Tune Information

• Name: VICTORY
• Composer: Palestrina (adapt.)
• Meter: 8.8.8.4.
• Key: E Major