Ancient and Modern ‎#217

217. The strife is o'er, the battle done

1 The strife is o'er, the battle done;
now is the Victor's triumph won;
O let the song of praise be sung:
Alleluia.

2 Death's mightiest powers have done their worst,
and Jesus hath his foes dispersed;
let shouts of praise and joy outburst:
Alleluia.

3 On the third morn he rose again
glorious in majesty to reign;
O let us swell the joyful strain:
Alleluia.

4 Lord, by the stripes which wounded thee
from death's dread sting thy servants free,
that we may live, and sing to thee
Alleluia.

Text Information

• First Line: The strife is o'er, the battle done
• Latin Title: Finita iam sunt praelia
• Translator: Francis Pott (1832-1909)
• Meter: 888 and Alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 53:4-7
  ;
  1 Corinthians 15:1-11
  ;
  1 Corinthians 15:51-58
• Topic: Church Year: Easter; Deliverance; Easter; Music and Song; Praise; The Fifth Sunday of Easter: Year C; The Third Sunday of Easter: Year B; The Third Sunday of Easter: Year C; Victory
• Source: Latin, probably 17th century

Tune Information

• Name: VICTORY
• Adapter: William Henry Monk (1823-1889)
• Composer: Palestrina
• Meter: 888 and Alleluias
• Key: D Major
• Source: Adapted from Gloria Patri of Palestrina's Magnificat tertii toni with Alleluia