Text:The strife is o'er, the battle done
Translator:Francis Pott, 1832-1909
Tune:VICTORY
Adapter:W. H. Monk, 1823-89
Composer:Palestrina

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



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