American Lutheran Hymnal ‎#436

436. Welcome, Thou Victor In The Strife

1 Welcome, Thou Victor in the strife,
Now welcome from the cave!
Today we triumph in Thy life,
Around Thy empty grave.

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

3 Impart to us the spoils, we pray,
Thou didst for us achieve;
We meet within Thy house today
Our portion to receive.

4 We die with Thee: O let us live
Henceforth to Thee aright;
The blessings Thou hast died to give
Be daily in our sight.

5 Fearless we lay us in the tomb
And sleep the night away,
If Thou art there to break the gloom
And call us back to day.

6 Death hurts us not; his power is gone,
And pointless all his darts;
Now hath God's favor on us shone,
And joy fills all our hearts.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: Welcome, Thou Victor in the strife
• Title: Welcome, Thou Victor In The Strife
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (a.)
• Author: B. Schmolck (1712)
• Meter: C. M.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Topic: The Church Year: Easter

Tune Information

• Name: THANKSGIVING
• Meter: C. M.
• Key: G Major
• Source: Johann Crüger's Prax. Piet., 1656; German chorale: Nun danket all und bringet Ehr