Author: J. M. Neale, 1818-1866 Appears in 15 hymnals Scripture: 1 Peter 3:19-20 Lyrics: 1 Finished the strife of battle now,
gloriously crowned the Victor’s brow;
sing with gladness, hence with sadness:
Alleluia, alleluia.
2 After the death that him befell,
Jesus Christ has harrowed hell:
songs of praising we are raising:
Alleluia, alleluia.
3 On the third morning he arose,
shining with victory o’er his foes;
earth is singing, heaven is ringing:
Alleluia, alleluia.
4 Lord, by your wounds on you we call:
now that from death you've freed us all:
may our living be thanksgiving:
Alleluia, alleluia. Topics: Easter; Easter Day Year A; Easter II Year C; Easter III Year A; Easter IV Year B Used With Tune: SURREXIT Text Sources: Latin, probably 17th century
Finished the strife of battle now