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The Strife is O'er, the Battle Done
Antiphon: Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 1. The strife is o'er, the battle done; the victory of life is won; the song of triumph has begun: Alleluia! 2. The powers of death have done their worst, but Christ their legions hath dispersed; let shouts of holy joy outburst: Alleluia! 3. The three sad days are quickly sped; he rises glorious from the dead; all glory to our risen Head! Alleluia! 4. Lord, by the stripes which wounded thee, from death's dread sting thy servants free, that we may live, and sing to thee: Alleluia! (Antiphon)
WORDS: Anon., 1695; Francis Pott, 1861
MUSIC: Giovanni P. da Palestrina, 1591; W. H. Monk, 1861
Theme: Christ's Gracious Life: Resurrection and Exaltation; Christian Year: Ascension; Christian Year: Easter; Funerals and Memorial Services; Jesus Christ; Triumph