American Lutheran Hymnal ‎#434

434. The Strife Is O'er

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

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

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 Lord! by the stripes which wounded Thee,
From death's dread sting Thy servants free,
That we may live and sing to Thee!
Alleluia!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: The strife is o'er, the battle done!
• Title: The Strife Is O'er
• Translator: Francis Pott (1859)
• Meter: 8 8 8 4
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Topic: The Church Year: Easter
• Source: Latin Hymn of an unknown Period

Tune Information

• Name: VICTORY
• Arranger: William H. Monk (1861)
• Composer: Palestrina (1591)
• Meter: 8 8 8 4
• Key: E♭ Major