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Text:The Strife Is O'er
Author:Unknown
Tune:[The strife is o'er the battle done]
Composer:Giovanni P. da Palestrina

145. The Strife Is O'er

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 has dispersed;
Let shout 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!

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Text Information
First Line: The strife is o'er the battle done
Title: The Strife Is O'er
Author: Unknown
Language: English
Publication Date: 2008
Topic: Christ’s Resurrection
Tune Information
Name: [The strife is o'er the battle done]
Composer: Giovanni P. da Palestrina
Key: E♭ Major



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