The Lutheran Hymnal ‎#210

210. The Strife Is O'er, the Battle Done

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 Death's mightiest pow'rs have done their worst,
And Jesus hath His foes dispersed;
Let shouts of praise and joy outburst.
Alleluia!

3 On the third morn He rose again
Glorious in majesty to reign;
Oh, let us swell the joyful strain!
Alleluia!

4 He closed the yawning gates of hell;
The bars from heaven's high portals fell.
Let hymns of praise His triumph 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!

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: The strife is o'er, the battle done
• Title: The Strife Is O'er, the Battle Done
• Latin Title: Finita iam sunt praelia
• Translator: Francis Pott (c. 1859, alt.)
• Author: Unknown (1695)
• Meter: 8.8.8.4, with Alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1941
• Scripture:
  Psalm 98:1
• Topic: The Church Year: Easter

Tune Information

• Name: PALESTRINA
• Composer: Giovanni P. da Palestrina (1591, ad.)
• Meter: 8.8.8.4, with Alleluias
• Key: E♭ Major