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Author: Francis Pott Meter: 8.8.8 with alleluia Appears in 504 hymnals First Line: The strife is o'er, the battle done Lyrics: 1 The strife is o'er, the battle done,
the victory of life is won;
the song of triumph has begun, hallelujah!
2 The powers of death have done their worst,
but Christ their legions has dispersed:
let shouts of holy joy outburst, hallelujah!
3 He closed the ancient gates of hell,
the bars from heaven's high portals fell;
let hymns of praise his triumphs tell, hallelujah!
4 On the third morn he rose again,
glorious in majesty to reign;
O let us swell the joyful strain, hallelujah! Topics: The Christian Year Easter; Christian Year Easter; Eternal Life; Funeral Vigil; Funerals and Memorial Services; Hallelujah; Hell; Hope; Jesus Christ Kingship, Conqueror; Jesus Christ Reign; Jesus Christ Resurrection; Praise; Victory; Worship; Easter 1 Year A; Easter 2 Year A; Easter 3 Year A; Proper 27 Year A; Easter 1 Year B; Easter 3 Year B; Proper 27 Year B; Epiphany 5 Year C; Epiphany 7 Year C; Easter 1 Year C; Easter Evening Year ABC Used With Tune: VICTORY Text Sources: Latin, 17th century
The Strife Is O'er