The Strife Is Over

A D A/C# E A D The strife is over, it is done A/C# E The victory of life is won A D A E The song of triumph has begun, Alleluia! A D The powers of death have done their worst A/C# E For Christ the King has borne our curse A D A E Let shouts of holy joy outburst, Alleluia A D A/C# E A D From death to life in three dark days A/C# E He rolled the stone that sealed His grave A D A E Let hymns of triumph tell his praise, Alleluia A D Our risen king is on his throne A/C# E And soon His saints He’ll welcome home A D A E All glory be to Christ alone, Alleluia A D A/C# E D The day has dawned and death is slain A The King of Kings will always reign E D Jesus has won the war, the strife is over, the strife is over D And in the darkest depths of pain A Our living hope will be sustained E D Jesus has won the war, the strife is over, the strife is over A D A/C# E