Journeysongs (3rd ed.) 408. The strife is o'er the battle done

Journeysongs (3rd ed.)‎#408

Text:	The Strife Is O'er
Translator:	Francis Pott, 1832-1909
Tune:	VICTORY
Adapter:	William H. Monk, 1823-1889
Composer:	Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, 1525-1594

Refrain:
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

1 The strife is o'er, the battle done;
Now is the Victor's triumph won;
O let the song of praise be sung:
Alleluia! [Refrain]

2 The pow'rs of death have done their worst,
But Christ their legions has dispersed;
Let shouts of holy joy outburst:
Alleluia!

3 On the third morn he rose again,
Glorious in majesty to reign;
O let us swell the joyful strain:
Alleluia! [Refrain]

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 O Risen Lord, all praise to thee,
Who from our sin has set us free,
That we may live eternally!
Alleluia! [Refrain]

Text Information
First Line:	The strife is o'er the battle done
Title:	The Strife Is O'er
Latin Title:	Finita iam sunt praelia
Translator:	Francis Pott, 1832-1909 (alt.)
Refrain First Line:	Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Meter:	888 with alleluias
Language:	English
Publication Date:	2012
Scripture:	Isaiah 25:7-9 ; Isaiah 53:5 ; Luke 24:6 ; Mark 10:34 ; Matthew 27:63 ; Acts 2:23-24 ; Romans 1:4 ; Romans 6:9-10 ; 1 Corinthians 15:53-57 ; Colossians 1:15-20 ; Colossians 2:13-15 ; 1 Thessalonians 4:17 ; 1 Peter 2:21-25 ; Revelation 19:1-2
Topic:	Eternal Life/Heaven; Paschal Mystery; Resurrection (3 more...)
Source:	Latin, 12th cent.

Tune Information
Name:	VICTORY
Composer:	Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina, 1525-1594
Adapter:	William H. Monk, 1823-1889
Meter:	888 with alleluias
Key:	D Major

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