Author: John Mason Neale, 1818-1866; Unknown Hymnal: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New #173 (2000) Meter: 8.8.8 with alleluias Hymnal Title: Complete Anglican Hymns Old and New First Line: Finished the strife of battle now Lyrics: 1 Finished the strife of battle now,
gloriously crowned the victor’s brow;
Sing with gladness, banish sadness:
Alleluia, alleluia!
2 After the death that him befell,
Jesus Christ has harrowed hell;
songs of praising we are raising:
Alleluia, alleluia!
3 On the third morning he arose,
shining with vict'ry o’er his foes;
earth is singing, heav'n is ringing:
Alleluia, alleluia!
4 Lord, by your wounds on you we call,
you by your death, have freed us all;
may our living be thanksgiving:
Alleluia, alleluia!
Topics: Easter; Year A Easter 6 Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-19 Languages: English Tune Title: SURREXIT
Finished the strife