Common Praise (1998) ‎#212

212. Alleluia! The Strife Is O'er

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

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 He closed the yawning gates of hell;
the bars from heaven's high portals fell.
Let songs of praise his triumphs tell:
alleluia!

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

• First Line: The strife is o'er, the battle done
• Title: Alleluia! The Strife Is O'er
• Latin Title: Finita jam
• Translator: Francis Pott (1832-1909) (alt.)
• Meter: 888 with Alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1998
• Scripture:
  Isaiah 52:13-53:12
  ;
  1 Corinthians 15:12-28
• Topic: Easter (season)
• Source: Latin (17th cent.)
• Notes: Alt tune: VULPIUS 211, 298

Tune Information

• Name: VICTORY
• Composer: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (1525-1594)
• Adapter: William Henry Monk (1823-1889)
• Meter: 888 with Alleluias
• Key: D Major