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670. The strife is o'er

Text Information
First Line: The strife is o'er, the battle done
Title: The strife is o'er
Translator: Francis Pott, 1832-1909
Meter: 888 4
Language: English
Publication Date: 1999
Topic: Seasons of the Christian Year: Easter and Holy Week; Living the Christian Life: Heaven and Victory over Death
Source: Latin
Tune Information
Name: VICTORY
Composer: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palastrina (1525-94 (adapt.)
Composer (Halleluja): William Henry Monk, 1823-89
Meter: 888 4
Key: D Major



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