The Strife Is Over

Verso 1
     A                    D
The strife is over, it is done
     A/C#           E
The victory of life is won
    A                   D          A
The song of triumph has begun, Alleluia!

Instrumental
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Verso 2
The powers of death have done their worst
For Christ the King has bore our curse
Let shouts of holy joy outburst, Alleluia

Verso 3
From death to life in three dark days
He rolled the stone that sealed His grave
Let hymns of triumph tell his praise, Alleluia

Verso 4
Our risen king is on His throne
And soon His saints He'll welcome home
All glory be to Christ alone, Alleluia

Bridge
D
The day has dawned and death is slain
A
The Kings 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

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