88 The Strife Is O’er Text—An anonymous Latin hymn from approximately 1695 English Translation—Francis Pott, 1832–1909 Composer—Giovanni P. da Palestrina, c. 1525–1594 Adapted by William H. Monk, 1823–1889 Tune Name—“Victory” Meter—888.4 with Alleluias O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:55, 56, 57 This inspiring,