WELCOME, THOU VICTOR IN THE STRIFE
"Victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." 1 Corinthians 15:57
Words: Benjamin Schmolck, 1712; translated from German to English by
Catherine Winkworth, circa 1855.
Music: "Coronation," Oliver Holden, 1793.
Welcome, Thou Victor in the strife,
Welcome from out the grave;
Today we triumph in Thy life
Around Thy empty grave;
Today we triumph in Thy life
Around Thy empty grave.
Our enemy is put to shame,
His short lived triumph o'er;
Our God is with us, we exclaim,
We fear our foe no more;
Our God is with us, we exclaim,
We fear our foe no more.
The dwellings of the just resound
With songs of victory;
For in their midst, Thou, Lord, art found,
And brightest peace with Thee;
For in their midst, Thou, Lord, art found,
And brightest peace with Thee.
O let Thy conquering banner wave
O'er hearts Thou makest free;
And point the path that from the grave
Leads heav'nward up to Thee;
And point the path that from the grave
Leads heav'nward up to Thee.