The Strife Is O'er

The Strife Is O'er

Latin Hymn, c. 1695, transcribed by Francis Pott (1832-1909)

Sung to VICTORY, composed by Giovanni P. da Palestrina (1525-1594)

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

V. 1 The strife is o'er, the battle done;

Now is the victor's triumph won!

Now be the song of praise begun.

Alleluia!

Luke 22:53 Every day I was with you in the temple courts, and you did not lay a hand on me. But this is your hour—when darkness reigns.

V. 2 The pow'rs of death have done their worst,

But Christ their legions has dispersed.

Let shouts of holy joy outburst.

Alleluia!

Luke 24:6 He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee.

V. 3 The three sad days have quickly sped,

He rises glorious from the dead.

All glory to our risen head!

Alleluia!

1 Corinthians 15:55 “Where, O death, is your victory?

Where, O death, is your sting?”

Revelation 19:1 After this I heard what sounded like the roar of a great multitude in heaven shouting: “Hallelujah! Salvation and glory and power belong to our God.

V. 4 Lord, by the stripes which wounded You,

From death's sting free Your servants too,

That we may live and sing to You.

Alleluia!

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!