Verse 1
The strife is o’er, the battle done; The victory of life is won; The song of triumph has begun: Alleluia!
Chorus
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia!
Verse 2
The powers of death have done their worst; But Christ their legions hath dispersed; Let shouts of holy joy outburst: Alleluia!
Verse 3
The three sad days are quickly sped; He rises glorious from the dead; All glory to our risen Head! Alleluia!
Verse 4
He closed the yawning gates of hell; The bars from heaven’s high portals fell; Let hymns of praise His triumphs tell! Alleluia!
Verse 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!