Evangelical Lutheran hymnal ‎#88

88. Welcome, thou Victor in the strife

1 Welcome, Thou Victor in the strife,
Now welcome from the cave!
To-day 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 brightest peace with Thee.

3 Impart to us the spoils, we pray,
Thou didst for us achieve;
We meet within Thy house to-day
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 are his darts;
Now hath God's favor on us shone,
And joy fills all our hearts.

Text Information

• First Line: Welcome, thou Victor in the strife
• Translator: Catherine Winkworth (1865)
• Author: Benjamin Schmolck (1712)
• Meter: C. M. No. 2
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1908
• Topic: The Church Year: Easter; Easter Day
• Notes: From the German text: Wilkommen, Held im Streite

Tune Information

• Name: THANKSGIVING (Nun danket all und bringet Ehr)
• Meter: C. M. No. 2
• Key: G Major
• Source: Johann Crüger's Praxis Pietatis Melica, 1653