Author: Francis Pott Hymnal: American Lutheran Hymnal #434 (1930) Meter: 8.8.8.4 First Line: The strife is o'er, the battle done! Lyrics: 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. Topics: The Church Year Easter Languages: English Tune Title: VICTORY
The Strife Is O'er