Author: Francis Pott, 1832-1909 Hymnal: Together in Song #367 (1999) Meter: 8.8.8 with alleluias Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:55-58 Lyrics: 1 The strife is past, the battle done;
now is the victor's triumph won;
now let the song of praise be sung:
Alleluia!
2 Death's mightiest powers have done their worst,
and Jesus has his foes dispersed;
let shouts of praise and joy outburst:
Alleluia!
3 On the third day he rose again
glorious in majesty to reign;
let us take up the great refrain:
Alleluia!
4 He closed the frowning gates of hell;
the bars from heaven’s high portals fell;
let hymns of praise his triumph tell:
Alleluia!
5 Now by your stripes, our wounded King,
your servants free from death's dread sting,
that we may live in you, and sing
'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! Topics: Death; Evil; Festal Joy; Jesus Christ Resurrection; Joy; Resurrection; Saints Days and Holy Days Martyrs Languages: English Tune Title: VULPIUS
The strife is past, the battle done