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Verse 1 Alleluia! Alleluia!
Finished is the battle now;
The Crown is on the Victor's brow!
Hence with sadness,
Sing with gladness
Alleluia!
Verse 2 Alleluia! Alleluia!
After sharp death that Him befell,
Jesus Christ hath harrowed hell.
Earth is singing,
Heaven is ringing,
Alleluia!
Verse 3 Alleluia! Alleluia!
On the third morning He arose,
Bright with victory o'er His foes.
Sing we lauding,
And applauding,
Alleluia!
Verse 4 Alleluia! Alleluia!
He hath closed Hell's brazen door,
And Heaven is open evermore!
Hence with sadness!
Sing with gladness
Alleluia!
Verse 5 Alleluia! Alleluia!
Lord, by Thy Wounds we call on Thee
So from ill death to set us free,
That our living
Be thanksgiving!
Alleluia!
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