The strife is o'er (William Henry Monk)

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• (Posted 2020-04-05)  CPDL #57860:      

Editor: Andrew Sims (submitted 2020-04-05).   Score information: A4, 1 page, 349 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Words and melody from Hymns Ancient and Modern New Standard. Verses not underlaid.

• (Posted 2020-04-05)  CPDL #57859:      

Editor: Andrew Sims (submitted 2020-04-05).   Score information: A4, 1 page, 39 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Words and 4-part harmony from Hymns Ancient and Modern New Standard. Verses underlaid.

• (Posted 2016-11-18)  CPDL #41915:         

Editor: James Gibb (submitted 2016-11-18).   Score information: A4, 1 page, 40 kB   Copyright: CPDL

Edition notes: Revised files uploaded 01/02/19. Verses not underlaid.

General Information

Title: The strife is o'er
Composer: William Henry Monk
Tune: Victory
Lyricist: Francis Pott

Number of voices: 4vv   Voicing: SATB
Genre: Sacred, Hymn   Meter: 888 with alleluias

Language: English
Instruments: Organ

First published:
  2nd published: 1983 in Hymns Ancient and Modern, New Standard, no. 78

Description: Adapted from the Gloria Patri of Magnificat tertii toni a 4, impares (Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina). The words are a translation of Finita jam sunt proelia.

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Original text and translations

English text 1  The strife is o'er, the battle done; Now is the Victor's triumph won; Now let the song of praise be sung, '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 have quickly sped; He rises glorious from the dead; All glory to our risen Head! 'Alleluia!' 4  He brake the age-bound chains of hell; The bars from heaven's high portals fell; Let hymns of praise His triumph tell. 'Alleluia!' 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!'   English text [Text in Hymns Ancient and Modern:] 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 text Finita iam sunt proelia, Est parta iam victoria: Gaudeamus et canamus, Alleluia. Post fata mortis barbara Devicit Jesus tartara: Applaudamus et psallamus, Alleluia. Surrexit die tertia Caelesti clarus gratia Insonemus et cantemus, Alleluia. Sunt clausa stygis ostia Et caeli patent atria: Gaudeamus et petamus, Alleluia. Per tua, Jesu, vulnera Nos mala morte libera, Ut vivamus et canamus, Alleluia.