172   The Strife Is O er




[1]
Alleluia alleluia alleluia!
The strife is o er the battle done;
Now is the victor s triumph won!
Now be the song of praise begun.
Alleluia!
Alleluia alleluia alleluia!

[2]
The pow rs of death have done their worst
But Christ their legions has dispersed.
Let shouts of holy joy outburst.
Alleluia!

[3]
The three sad days have quickly sped
He rises glorious from the dead.
All glory to our risen head!
Alleluia!

[4]
Lord by the stripes which wounded You
From death s sting free Your servants too
That we may live and sing to You.
Alleluia!