He is risen!
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
The strife is o'er, the battle done;
the victory of life is won;
the song of triumph has begun.
Alleluia!
The powers of death have done their worst,
but Christ their legions has dispersed.
Let shouts of holy joy outburst.
Alleluia!
The three sad days are quickly sped;
he rises glorious from the dead.
All glory to our risen Head.
Alleluia!
He closed the yawning gates of hell;
the bars from heaven's high portals fell.
Let hymns of praise his triumph tell.
Alleluia!
Final Ending:
Alleluia, alleluia, alleluia!
~
Words: Symphonia Sirenum Selectarum, Köln, 1695
Translated by Francis Pott, 1861
Music: Victory by Giovanni P. da Palestrina, 1591
I wish you all a Happy Easter!
P.S. As a quick reminder, I’m taking a break from regular publishing until the middle of May. I have not fallen off the face of the earth, and will be back. Take care and go smell some flowers!
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