Mediaeval Hymns and Sequences/Finita jam sunt proelia

by anon

Finita jam sunt prœlia.

⁠Alleluia! Alleluia!
Finished is the battle now;
The Crown is on the Victor's brow!
⁠Hence with sadness,
⁠Sing with gladness
⁠Alleluia!

⁠Alleluia! Alleluia!
After sharp death that Him befell,
Jesus Christ hath harrowed hell.
⁠Earth is singing,
⁠Heaven is ringing,
⁠Alleluia!

⁠Alleluia! Alleluia!
On the third morning He arose,
Bright with victory o'er His foes.
⁠Sing we lauding,
⁠And applauding,
⁠Alleluia!

⁠Alleluia! Alleluia!
He hath closed Hell's brazen door,
And Heaven is open evermore!
⁠Hence with sadness!
⁠Sing with gladness
⁠Alleluia!

⁠Alleluia! Alleluia!
Lord, by Thy Wounds we call on Thee
So from ill death to set us free,
⁠That our living
⁠Be thanksgiving!
⁠Alleluia!