Hymns for a Pilgrim People ‎#199

199. Alleluia! 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 pow'rs of death have done their worst,
But Christ their legions hath dispersed;
Let shouts 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 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!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: The strife is o'er, the battle done
• Title: Alleluia! The Strife Is O'er
• Translator: Francis Pott, 1832-1909 (alt.)
• Meter: 8.8.8 with Alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2007
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 15:55
• Topic: Latin, 17th C.; Adoration and praise; Close of Worship / Sending Forth; Easter; Jesus Christ; Redemption; Resurrection

Tune Information

• Name: VICTORY
• Composer: G. P. da Palestrina, ca. 1525-1594
• Arranger: William H. Monk, 1723-1889
• Meter: 8.8.8 with Alleluias
• Key: D Major