The Hymnal ‎#266

266. 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 own 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 forever.

Amen.

Text Information

• First Line: A mighty Fortress is our God
• Translator: Rev. Frederick H. Hedge (1853)
• Author: Rev. Martin Luther (1529)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. 6. 6. 6. 6. 7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1950
• Topic: The Life in Christ: Loyalty and Courage; Courage and Loyalty; God: Refuge, our; Loyalty and Courage; Zeal

Tune Information

• Name: EIN' FESTE BURG
• Composer: Rev. Martin Luther (1529)
• Meter: 8. 7. 8. 7. 6. 6. 6. 6. 7.
• Key: D Major