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Author: Francis Pott, 1832-1909 Hymnal: Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #308 (2012) First Line: The strife is o'er, the battle done Refrain First Line: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia! Lyrics: Refrain:
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
1 The strife is o'er, the battle done;
Now is the Victor's triumph won!
Songs of rejoicing have begun.
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! [Refrain]
3 On the third day Christ 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! [Refrain]
5 Lord, by the stripes which wounded you,
Free from death's sting your servants too,
That we may live and sing to you.
Alleluia! [Refrain]
Topics: Easter Vigil ; Easter Season Resurrection; All Souls November 2nd; Funeral Sacraments; Eternal Life; Paschal Mystery; Praise; Redemption; Struggle; Victory over Sin and Death; Worship and Adoration Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:51-54 Languages: English Tune Title: VICTORY
The Strife Is O'er