Author: Francis Pott, 1832-1909 Hymnal: Service Book and Hymnal of the Lutheran Church in America #90 (1958) Lyrics: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
1 The strife is o'er, the battle done;
Now is the Victor's triumph won;
Now be the song of praise begun,
Alleluia!
2 The powers of death have done their worst,
But Christ their legions hath dispersed;
Let shouts of holy joy outburst,
Alleluia!
3 The three sad days have quickly sped,
He rises glorious from the dead;
All glory to our risen Head!
Alleluia!
4 He brake the age-bound chains of hell,
The bars from heaven'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!
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Topics: The Church Year Easter Languages: English Tune Title: VICTORY
The strife is o'er, the battle done