The Hymnal 1982 ‎#687

687. A mighty fortress is our God

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 power are great,
and, armed with cruel hate,
on earth is not his equal.

2 Did we in our strength confide,
our striving would be losing;
were not the right man 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.

3 And though this world, with devils filled,
should threaten to undo us;
we will not fear, for God hath willed
his truth to triumph through us;
the prince of darkness grim,
we tremble not for him;
his rage we can endure,
for lo! his doom is sure,
one little word shall fell him.

4 That word above all earthly powers,
no thanks to them, abideth;
the Spirit and the gifts are ours
through him who with us sideth:
let goods and kindred go,
this mortal life also;
the body they may kill:
God's truth abideth still,
his kingdom is for ever.

Text Information

• First Line: A mighty fortress is our God
• Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546
• Translator: Frederic Henry Hedge, 1805-1890
• Meter: 87. 87. 66. 66. 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Scripture:
  Psalm 46
• Topic: The Christian Life

Tune Information

• Name: EIN FESTE BURG
• Composer: Martin Luther, 1483-1546
• Harmonizer: Hans Leo Hassler, 1564-1612 (alt.)
• Meter: 87. 87. 66. 66. 7
• Key: C Major