Breaking Bread (Vol. 39) ‎#440a

440a. A Mighty Fortress

1 A mighty fortress is our God,
A bulwark never failing;
Our helper he amid the flood
Of mortal ills prevailing:
For still our ancient foe
Doth seek to work us woe;
His craft and pow'r are great,
And armed with cruel hate,
On earth is not his equal.

2 Did we in our own strength confide,
Our striving would be losing,
Were not the Savior on our side,
The man of God's own choosing:
Dost ask who that may be?
Christ Jesus, it is he;
Lord Sabaoth, his name,
From age to age the same,
And he must win the battle.

Text Information

• First Line: A mighty fortress is Our God
• Title: A Mighty Fortress
• Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546
• Translator: Frederick H. Hedge, 1805-1890
• Meter: 87 87 66 66 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2019
• Scripture:
  Psalm 46
• Topic: General Music for Worship: Trust

Tune Information

• Name: EIN' FESTE BURG
• Composer: Martin Luther
• Meter: 87 87 66 66 7
• Key: C Major