The strife is o’er, the battle won (Gelobt sei)

Gelobt sei Gott. M.Vulpius 1570?-1615

Alleluia Alleluia Alleluia
The strife is o’er, the battle done;
now is the Victor’s triumph won;
O let the song of praise be sung:
Alleluia Alleluia Alleluia

Death’s mightiest powers have done their worst,
and Jesus hath his foes dispersed;
let shouts of praise and joy outburst:
Alleluia Alleluia Alleluia

On the third morn he rose again
glorious in majesty to reign;
O let us swell the joyful strain:
Alleluia Alleluia Alleluia

Lord, by the stripes which wounded thee
from death’s dread sting thy servants free,
that we may live, and sing to thee
Alleluia Alleluia Alleluia

Latin, 7th cent. Tr. F. Pott 1861

Organ: Little Waldingfield

Added: 14 May 2020