1 The strife is o'er, the battle done; the victory of life is won; the song of triumph has begun. Alleluia! 2 The powers of death have done their worst, but Christ their legions has dispersed. Let shouts of holy joy outburst. Alleluia! 3 The three sad days are quickly sped; he rises glorious from the dead. All glory to our risen Head. Alleluia! 4 He closed the yawning gates of hell; the bars from heaven's high portals fell. Let hymns of praise his triumph tell. Alleluia! 5 Lord, by the stripes which wounded thee, from death's dread sting thy servants free, that we may live and sing to thee. Alleluia!
There is as beautiful obituary for Sir Stephen Cleobury in the current year-end issue of The Economist . Everyone that loves this music should read it. He was an extraordinary man. I especially appreciate the final paragraph: "At the same time, he made sure the choir did not lose its otherworldly sound. He treasured the thought that anyone who heard it might find peace and consolation there. For behind music, especially the music of Bach, lay something wondrous and beautiful that could be touched. Over the years he felt increasingly uncertain what to call it. But he found himself getting keener on the idea of the Holy Spirit, something around int he air and in the silences between the notes, as the choir sang."
The text of the hymn extols the triumphant Christ whose victory over death and Hell is described as a battle, as related in the Harrowing of Hell. The hymn also makes reference to Christ breaking the chains of hell and to Christ in Majesty. Each verse concludes with an Alleluya! refrain.[1][2][3] The strife is o'er, the battle done; Now is the Victor's triumph won; O let the song of praise be sung. Alleluya! Death's mightiest powers have done their worst, And Jesus hath his foes dispersed; Let shouts of praise and joy outburst. Alleluya! On the third morn he rose again Glorious in majesty to reign; O let us swell the joyful strain. Alleluya! He brake the age-bound chains of hell; The bars from heaven's high portals fell; Let hymns of praise his triumph tell. Alleluya! Lord, by the stripes which wounded thee From death's dread sting thy servants free, That we may live, and sing to thee. Alleluya![1]
Anything performed by King's College is worth experiencing! I ADORE ALL you give us! Simply spiritual and uplifting! Wish I could find the $ to visit England, my heritage, from Vermont USA~
Actually, this hymn tune is Gelobt Sei Gott by Melchior Vulpius. Melchior Vulpius (b. Wasungen, Henneberg, Germany, c. 1570; d. Weimar, Germany, 1615) composed this tune as a setting for Michael Weisse's hymn "Gelobt sei Gott in höchsten Thron." Weisse's text was published with the tune in Vulpius's Ein Schon Geistlich Gesangbuch (1609).
Interesting choice of music/melody for this hymn. Here in the states, almost all denominations use "Victory" as the musical tune for this hymn and there are all kinds of videos on youtube to prove it. Is the German music known as "Vulpius" common in the Ch. of England? It works as this video proves, but it is unusual to hear.
Because it's a very old Cathedral built before the advent of electric light it was always illuminated by candles, as we see here for the Easter Festival Service.
@@DavidNesbit_theTHINKER thanks. I belong to a church that has a building dating back to 1180. It is much brighter but then there are lots of lights and windows. God bless you
@@DavidNesbit_theTHINKER King's College Chapel is not a cathedral. It is a collegiate Chapel in the ownership of the Provost and Fellows of King's College. The nearest cathedral to the City of Cambridge is Ely Cathedral.
@@lucastodd2052 There is plenty of light during the day as the windows are enormous. This was recorded approaching sunset and the lighting in the Quire is by candle light only. Electric lighting is provided in the altar space and at points east of the screen, notably the electric lumination of the Tudor crowns inset in the walls. The lighting in King's is therefore 'traditional' and isn't going to change.
Why are organist always appointed choirmasters? Why not appoint a true choral expert? And most organist and so called choral experts these day, don't know how to correctly train boys and girls how to sing correctly; lowered relaxed jaw, throat and Adam's apple.
There is as beautiful obituary for Sir Stephen Cleobury in the current year-end issue of The Economist . Everyone that loves this music should read it. He was an extraordinary man. I especially appreciate the final paragraph: "At the same time, he made sure the choir did not lose its otherworldly sound. He treasured the thought that anyone who heard it might find peace and consolation there. For behind music, especially the music of Bach, lay something wondrous and beautiful that could be touched. Over the years he felt increasingly uncertain what to call it. But he found himself getting keener on the idea of the Holy Spirit, something around int he air and in the silences between the notes, as the choir sang."
@@spiritdei Thank you for your reply! So many times I make a comment here and no one responds. How is your Christmas coming along? I live in California, a few miles south of Disneyland and not far from the ocean.
There is as beautiful obituary for Sir Stephen Cleobury in the current year-end issue of The Economist . Everyone that loves this music should read it. He was an extraordinary man. I especially appreciate the final paragraph: "At the same time, he made sure the choir did not lose its otherworldly sound. He treasured the thought that anyone who heard it might find peace and consolation there. For behind music, especially the music of Bach, lay something wondrous and beautiful that could be touched. Over the years he felt increasingly uncertain what to call it. But he found himself getting keener on the idea of the Holy Spirit, something around int he air and in the silences between the notes, as the choir sang."
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A truly triumphant hymn for Resurrection Day. Sung and played here with reverence and majesty.
1 The strife is o'er, the battle done;
the victory of life is won;
the song of triumph has begun.
Alleluia!
2 The powers of death have done their worst,
but Christ their legions has dispersed.
Let shouts of holy joy outburst.
Alleluia!
3 The three sad days are quickly sped;
he rises glorious from the dead.
All glory to our risen Head.
Alleluia!
4 He closed the yawning gates of hell;
the bars from heaven's high portals fell.
Let hymns of praise his triumph tell.
Alleluia!
5 Lord, by the stripes which wounded thee,
from death's dread sting thy servants free,
that we may live and sing to thee.
Alleluia!
This hymn extols the triumphs of Christ on the cross and is majestically beautiful - superbly sung!
One of my favourite hymns. Brings back memories of my days as an acolyte.Truly this is a believer's song. Hallelujah
The grave could not hold him, hallelujah!!
As always, a great pleasure to enjoy the choir of King's with this perennial favourite!
Absolutely inspiring.. very nice hymn beautifully sang in tune with the sweet choral music
Easter hymns are very underrated!
My heart is full of joy. Graceful sang. Someone remind me of the difference between Catholics and protestants/anglicans. We are Christians.
Lots of differences in belief and doctrine and practice.
We are both Christian....just have a few confusions
God bless king's college choir
another great Anthem from no other but the great king`s college choir, magnificant singing
Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluiaaaaaa!
I just love this song..
CHRIST IS RISEN, ALLELUIA!
HE IS RISEN INDEED, ALLELUIA!
There is as beautiful obituary for Sir Stephen Cleobury in the current
year-end issue of The Economist . Everyone that loves this music should
read it. He was an extraordinary man. I especially appreciate the
final paragraph:
"At the same time, he made sure the choir did not lose its otherworldly
sound. He treasured the thought that anyone who heard it might find
peace and consolation there. For behind music, especially the music of
Bach, lay something wondrous and beautiful that could be touched. Over
the years he felt increasingly uncertain what to call it. But he found
himself getting keener on the idea of the Holy Spirit, something around
int he air and in the silences between the notes, as the choir sang."
Beautiful Hymn! I love the arrangement.
Wonderful,beautiful,moving!!!!!!!!!!!!
The text of the hymn extols the triumphant Christ whose victory over death and Hell is described as a battle, as related in the Harrowing of Hell. The hymn also makes reference to Christ breaking the chains of hell and to Christ in Majesty. Each verse concludes with an Alleluya! refrain.[1][2][3]
The strife is o'er, the battle done;
Now is the Victor's triumph won;
O let the song of praise be sung.
Alleluya!
Death's mightiest powers have done their worst,
And Jesus hath his foes dispersed;
Let shouts of praise and joy outburst.
Alleluya!
On the third morn he rose again
Glorious in majesty to reign;
O let us swell the joyful strain.
Alleluya!
He brake the age-bound chains of hell;
The bars from heaven's high portals fell;
Let hymns of praise his triumph tell.
Alleluya!
Lord, by the stripes which wounded thee
From death's dread sting thy servants free,
That we may live, and sing to thee.
Alleluya![1]
Thank you for the text to this beautiful Easter hymn, may the good Lord always be your Shepherd.❤💯❤
Very well done!
Anything performed by King's College is worth experiencing! I ADORE ALL you give us! Simply spiritual and uplifting! Wish I could find the $ to visit England, my heritage, from Vermont USA~
베타버스 세계에 이 영감도 동참했시유. 지금 Spatical 강의 준비하고 있고요. 좋은 공유해요.
The Gloria melody from Palestrina's Magnificat Tertii Toni (1591) is the source of the tune here
Cool! I'd never heard that. Thanks!
Actually, this hymn tune is Gelobt Sei Gott by Melchior Vulpius. Melchior Vulpius (b. Wasungen, Henneberg, Germany, c. 1570; d. Weimar, Germany, 1615) composed this tune as a setting for Michael Weisse's hymn "Gelobt sei Gott in höchsten Thron." Weisse's text was published with the tune in Vulpius's Ein Schon Geistlich Gesangbuch (1609).
I enjoyed the hymn but I do remember this hymn having a glorious descant . Wherever is it ?
Interesting choice of music/melody for this hymn. Here in the states, almost all denominations use "Victory" as the musical tune for this hymn and there are all kinds of videos on youtube to prove it. Is the German music known as "Vulpius" common in the Ch. of England? It works as this video proves, but it is unusual to hear.
It is the usual music in the Church of England, sung it tonight at Evensong, accompanied by some visiting American Evangelists
I am just curious, why is it always dark in this chapel? GOD BLESS
Because it's a very old Cathedral built before the advent of electric light it was always illuminated by candles, as we see here for the Easter Festival Service.
@@DavidNesbit_theTHINKER thanks. I belong to a church that has a building dating back to 1180. It is much brighter but then there are lots of lights and windows. God bless you
@@DavidNesbit_theTHINKER King's College Chapel is not a cathedral. It is a collegiate Chapel in the ownership of the Provost and Fellows of King's College. The nearest cathedral to the City of Cambridge is Ely Cathedral.
@@lucastodd2052 There is plenty of light during the day as the windows are enormous. This was recorded approaching sunset and the lighting in the Quire is by candle light only. Electric lighting is provided in the altar space and at points east of the screen, notably the electric lumination of the Tudor crowns inset in the walls. The lighting in King's is therefore 'traditional' and isn't going to change.
Lol I know this because of Fantasy General
Ahh huh ahh huh ahh huh
Why are organist always appointed choirmasters? Why not appoint a true choral expert? And most organist and so called choral experts these day, don't know how to correctly train boys and girls how to sing correctly; lowered relaxed jaw, throat and Adam's apple.
CAPOLAVORO.
wrong tune
What's «wrong» about it? Certainly has more «spirit» than the dreary old Palestrina dirge.
Wow. Never heard this version
Much prefer this tune!
Cool stuff 😂😂😂😂😂
There is as beautiful obituary for Sir Stephen Cleobury in the current
year-end issue of The Economist . Everyone that loves this music should
read it. He was an extraordinary man. I especially appreciate the
final paragraph:
"At the same time, he made sure the choir did not lose its otherworldly
sound. He treasured the thought that anyone who heard it might find
peace and consolation there. For behind music, especially the music of
Bach, lay something wondrous and beautiful that could be touched. Over
the years he felt increasingly uncertain what to call it. But he found
himself getting keener on the idea of the Holy Spirit, something around
int he air and in the silences between the notes, as the choir sang."
Good catch! The full article is here (sadly behind paywall) www.economist.com/obituary/2019/12/18/obituary-stephen-cleobury-died-on-november-22nd
@@spiritdei Thank you for your reply! So many times I make a comment here and no one responds. How is your Christmas coming along? I live in California, a few miles south of Disneyland and not far from the ocean.
There is as beautiful obituary for Sir Stephen Cleobury in the current
year-end issue of The Economist . Everyone that loves this music should
read it. He was an extraordinary man. I especially appreciate the
final paragraph:
"At the same time, he made sure the choir did not lose its otherworldly
sound. He treasured the thought that anyone who heard it might find
peace and consolation there. For behind music, especially the music of
Bach, lay something wondrous and beautiful that could be touched. Over
the years he felt increasingly uncertain what to call it. But he found
himself getting keener on the idea of the Holy Spirit, something around
int he air and in the silences between the notes, as the choir sang."
Hallelujah! Hallelujah!❤❤❤❤❤❤
@@elle5680 Wow! Three years later! Thanks for the reply.