The Strife Is O'er, The Battle Done
Words and music by K�ln, 1695 from Symphonia Sirenum Selectarum · tr. Francis Pott · 1695
Key of E · 140 BPM · 3/4 · Atonement,Easter,Eternal Life · Acts 2:22-24
Verse 1
The strife is o'er, the battle done; The triumph of the
Lord is won; O Let the song of praise be sung: Alleluia!
Verse 2
The pow'rs of death have done their worst; and Jesus hath His
foes dispersed; Let shouts of praise and joy outburst: Alleluia!
Verse 3
On that third morn He rose again In glorious majesty
ty to reign; O let us swell the joyful strain. Alleluia!
Verse 4
He closed the yawning gates of hell; The bars from heav'ns high
portals fell; Let songs of joy His triumphs 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!
Chorus
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia.
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