CPWI Hymnal ‎#182a

182a. The strife is o'er, the battle done

Antiphon:
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: [Antiphon]

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

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

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

Text Information

• First Line: The strife is o'er, the battle done
• Latin Title: Finita jam sunt proelia
• Author: Anonymous
• Translator: Francis Pott, 1832-1909
• Meter: 8.8.8 with Alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2010
• Topic: Hymns for the Church Year: Easter
• Source: 17th century, Latin
• Notes: When sung to the tune Gelobt Sei Gott (Vulpius) the antiphon is sung before each verse and at the end; Another setting of GELOBT SEI GOTT (VULPIUS) is found at 171, 299

Tune Information

• Name: GELOBT SEI GOTT (VULPIUS)
• Composer: Melchior Vulpius, c.1560-1616 (1609)
• Harmonizer: Friedrich Layritz, 1808-1859
• Meter: 8.8.8 with Alleluias
• Key: C Major