The New Century Hymnal ‎#242

242. The Strife Is O'er

Refrain:
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 has dispersed:
Let shouts of holy joy outburst.
Alleluia!

3 The three sad days are quickly sped,
Christ rises glorious from the dead:
All glory to our risen Head!
Alleluia!

4 Christ, by your wounds on Calvary
from death’s dread sting your servants 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
• Translator: Francis Pott (1861, alt.)
• Meter: 8.8.8. with alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 15:53-57
• Topic: Easter; Eternal Life; Year B: Easter 3
• Source: Latin, c. 1695

Tune Information

• Name: VICTORY
• Composer: Giovanni Perluigi da Palestrina (1591)
• Arranger: William H. Monk (1861)
• Meter: 8.8.8. with alleluias
• Key: D Major