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

Victory. G.P.da Palestrina (1591)

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

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

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

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

Organ: Little Waldingfield

Added: 14 May 2020