Revival Hymns and Choruses ‎#204

204. The Strife Is O'er

Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!

1 The strife is o'er - the battle done,
The victory of life is won;
The song of triumph has 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 closed the yawning gates of hell;
The bars from heav'n's high portals fell.
Let hymns of praise His triumphs 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!

Text Information

• First Line: The strife is o'er the battle done
• Title: The Strife Is O'er
• Translator: Francis Pott, 1832-1909 (1695)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1970
• Topic: Resurrection and Reign
• Source: Latin hymn, c. 1695

Tune Information

• Name: VICTORY
• Composer: Giovanni P. da Palestrina, c. 1525-1594
• Adapter: Willaim H. Monk, 1823-1889
• Key: E♭ Major