172. The Strife Is O'er

Verse 1

Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!

The strife is o'er, the battle done;

Now is the victor's triumph won!

Now be the song of praise begun.

Alleluia!

Verse 1

The pow'rs of death have done their worst,

But Christ their legions has dispersed.

Let shouts of holy joy outburst.

Alleluia!

Verse 2

The three sad days have quickly sped,

He rises glorious from the dead.

All glory to our risen head!

Alleluia!

Verse 3

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!