| Hymn: | The Strife Is O'er, The Battle Done |
|---|---|
| Tune: | Victory |
| Words: | translated by Francis Pott (1832-1909) |
| Music: | adapted by William Henry Monk (1823-89) |
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
Verse 1
The strife is o'er, the battle done;
the victory of life is won;
the song of triumph has begun.
Alleluia!
Verse 2
The powers of death have done their worst,
but Christ their legions has dispersed.
Let shouts of holy joy outburst.
Alleluia!
verse 3
The three sad days are quickly sped;
he rises glorious from the dead.
All glory to our risen Head.
Alleluia!
Verse 4
He closed the yawning gates of hell;
the bars from heaven's high portals fell.
Let hymns of praise his triumph tell.
Alleluia!
Verse 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!
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!