The New English Hymnal ‎#119

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

1 The strife is o'er, the battle done;
Now is the Victor's triumph won;
O let the song of praise be sung.
Alleluya!

2 Death's mightiest powers have done their worst,
And Jesus hath his foes dispersed;
Let shouts of praise and joy outburst.
Alleluya!

3 On the third morn he rose again
Glorious in majesty to reign;
O let us swell the joyful strain.
Alleluya!

4 *He brake the age-bound chains of hell;
The bars from heaven's high portals fell;
Let hymns of praise his triumph tell.
Alleluya!

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
• Latin Title: Finita jam sun proelia
• Translator: Francis Pott, 1832-1909
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1986
• Topic: The Christian Year: Eastertide
• Source: Latin 17th century
• Notes: Alternative tune VULPIUS 107

Tune Information

• Name: VICTORY
• Composer: Palestrina
• Adapter: W. H. Monk, 1823-89
• Meter: 888 4
• Key: D Major
• Source: "Gloria" of Palestrina's Magnificat Tertii Toni