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 · Cross,Easter,Hope · 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.
Public domain in the United States (best-effort). Free for every use, including commercial — no license needed. Other countries may differ.