Methodist Hymn and Tune Book ‎#135

135. The strife is o'er, the battle done

1 The strike is o'er, the battle done:
The victory of life is won:
The song of triumph has begun,
Hallelujah!

2 The powers of death have done their worst,
But Christ their legions hath dispersed;
Let shouts of holy joy outburst,
Hallelujah!

3 The three sad days have quickly sped;
He rises glorious from the dead;
All glory to our risen Head!
Hallelujah!

4 He brake the fast-bound chains of hell;
The bars from heaven's high portals fell:
Let hymns of praise His triumph tell:
Hallelujah!

5 Lord, by the stripes which wounded Thee,
From death's dread sting Thy servants free,
That we may live, and sing to Thee
Hallelujah!

Text Information

• First Line: The strife is o'er, the battle done
• Translator: Francis Pott, 1832-1909
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1917
• Topic: Praise: To the Risen Lord; The Son: Easter; Easter Hymns

Tune Information

• Name: VICTORY
• Meter: 8.8.8.(with Hallelujahs)
• Key: E♭ Major
• Source: From Palestrina, 1515-1594