Lutheran Service Book ‎#464

464. 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 The pow'rs of death have done their worst,
But Christ their legions hath dispersed.
Let shouts 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 He broke the age-bound chains of hell;
The bars from heav'n'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!

Final Ending:
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

Text Information

• First Line: The strife is o'er, the battle done
• Title: The Strife Is O'er, the Battle Done
• Translator: Francis Pott, 1832-1909 (alt. )
• Refrain First Line: Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
• Meter: 888 and alleluias
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2006
• Scripture:
  1 Corinthians 15:55-57
  ;
  2 Timothy 1:10
  ;
  Ephesians 2:1-6
  ;
  Isaiah 53:5
• Source: Symphonia Sirenum Selectarum, Köln, 1695

Tune Information

• Name: VICTORY
• Composer: Giovanni P. da Palestrina, c. 1525-94 (adapt.)
• Meter: 888 and alleluias
• Key: D Major
• Source: Hynns Ancient and Modern, 1861 (Setting)