Christian Worship ‎#863

863. A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

1 A mighty fortress is our God,
a trusty shield and weapon;
he helps us free from ev'ry need
that has us now o'ertaken.
The old evil foe
now means deadly woe;
deep guile and great might
are his dread arms in fight;
on earth is not his equal.

2 With might of ours can naught be done,
soon were our loss effected;
but for us fights the valiant one
whom God himself elected.
You ask, "Who is this?"
Jesus Christ it is,
the almighty Lord,
and there's no other God;
he holds the field forever.

3 Though devils all the world should fill,
all eager to devour us,
we tremble not, we fear no ill:
they shall not overpow'r us.
This world's prince may still
scowl fierce as he will,
he can harm us none.
He's judged; the deed is done;
one little word can fell him.

4 The Word they still shall let remain
nor any thanks have for it;
he's by our side upon the plain
with his good gifts and Spirit.
And take they our life,
goods, fame, child, and wife,
though all may be gone,
our victory is won;
the kingdom's ours forever!

Text Information

• First Line: A mighty fortress is our God
• Title: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
• Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546
• Meter: 87 87 55 56 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2021
• Scripture:
  Psalm 46
  ;
  Revelation 19:11-16
  ;
  John 12:31-33
  ;
  Romans 8:31-39
• Topic: Church Militant
• Source: Tr. composite
• Copyright: Public Domain

Tune Information

• Name: EIN FESTE BURG
• Composer: Martin Luther, 1483-1546
• Meter: 87 87 55 56 7
• Key: C Major
• Source: Setting: Neues Choralbuch, 1970, alt.
• Copyright: Setting © 1970 Bärenreiter Verlag