Finished the Strife

Verse 1

Finished is the battle now, Gloriously crowned the victor’s brow! Hence with sadness, sing with gladness: Alleluya, alleluya!

Verse 2

After the death that him befell, Jesus Christ has harrowed hell! Songs of praising we are raising: Alleluya, alleluya!

Verse 3

On the third morning he arose, Shining with victory o’er his foes; Earth is singing, heaven is ringing: Alleluya, alleluya!

Verse 4

Jesus has closed hell’s brazen door, Heaven is open evermore! Our adoring praise outpouring: Alleluya, alleluya!

Verse 5

Lord, by thy wounds we call on thee So from ill death to set us free, That our living be thanksgiving: Alleluya, alleluya!