Mighty Fortress, A
Hymn composed by
Martin LutherContextual information
Martin Luther wrote this text, and composed the tune, between 1527 and 1529.
This hymn appears as #200 in Singing the Living Tradition.
Martin Luther wrote this text, and composed the tune, between 1527 and 1529.
This hymn appears as #200 in Singing the Living Tradition.
Tune Name
EIN' FESTE BURG
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8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7.
10.9.10.9
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Martin LutherHymn Arranger
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Lyrics
A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing;
Our helper sure amid the flood of mortal ills prevailing.
For still our ancient foe doth seek to work us woe;
With craft and power great; and, armed with cruel hate,
On earth is not an equal.
God’s word above all earthly powers, no thanks to them, abideth;
The spirit and the gifts are ours, through God who with us sideth.
Let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also;
The body they may kill, God’s truth abideth still;
Whose kingdom is forever.
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