Common Service Book of the Lutheran Church ‎#119

119. Welcome, Thou Victor in the strife

1 Welcome, Thou Victor in the strife,
Welcome from out the cave!
To-day we triumph in Thy life
Around Thine empty grave.

2 Our enemy is put to shame,
His short-lived triumph o’er;
Our God is with us, we exclaim:
We fear our foe no more.

3 The dwellings of the just resound
With songs of victory;
For in their midst Thou, Lord, art found,
And bringest peace with Thee.

4 O let Thy conqu'ring banner wave
O’er hearts Thou makest free;
And point the path that from the grave
Leads heavenward up to Thee.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Welcome, Thou Victor in the strife
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1855)
• Author: Benjamin Schmolk (1712)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: The Church Year: Easter

Tune Information

• Name: DIE HELLE SONNE IST DAHIN
• Composer: Sigmund T. Stade (1644)
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: B♭ Major