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Text:The Strife Is Oe'r, the Battle Done
Translator:Francis Pott, 1832-1909
Tune:VICTORY
Arranger:W. H. Monk, 1823-1889
Composer:Giovanni P. da Palestrina, c. 1525-1594

162. The Strife Is Oe'r, the Battle Done

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 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 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.

Text Information
First Line: The strife is o'er, the battle done
Title: The Strife Is Oe'r, the Battle Done
Translator: Francis Pott, 1832-1909
Meter: 888. with Alleluias
Language: English
Publication Date: 2011
Scripture:
Topic: Jesus Christ: Resurrection; Jesus: Resurrection
Source: Anonymous Latin
Tune Information
Name: VICTORY
Composer: Giovanni P. da Palestrina, c. 1525-1594
Arranger: W. H. Monk, 1823-1889
Meter: 888. with Alleluias
Key: E♭ Major



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