Text: | The Strife Is O'er |
Author: | Francis Pott (1832-1909) |
Tune: | VICTORY |
Adapter: | William H. Monk, 1823-1889 |
Composer: | Palestrina (1525-1594) |
Composer (alleluias): | William H. Monk |
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 are quickly sped,
He rises glorious from the dead;
All glory to our risen Head!
Alleluia!
4 He broke the age-bound chains of hell,
The bars from heaven's high portals fell;
Let hymns of praise His triumphs 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!
Text Information | |
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First Line: | The strife is o'er, the battle done |
Title: | The Strife Is O'er |
Author: | Francis Pott (1832-1909) (1859) |
Meter: | 8.8.8.4. |
Language: | English |
Publication Date: | 1972 |
Scripture: | ; |
Topic: | Book Four: Occasional Selections, Gospel Songs and Hymns; Jesus Christ: Resurrection of |
Source: | Latin XVII Cent. |
Notes: | Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth. Rev. 19:6. I am He that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death. Rev. 1:18. |
Tune Information | |
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Name: | VICTORY |
Composer: | Palestrina (1525-1594) (1591) |
Adapter: | William H. Monk, 1823-1889 |
Composer (alleluias): | William H. Monk |
Meter: | 8.8.8.4. |
Key: | D Major |
Notes: | M.M. 88 |