Singing the Living Tradition ‎#200

200. A Mighty Fortress

1 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.

2 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.

Text Information

• First Line: A mighty fortress is our God
• Title: A Mighty Fortress
• Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546
• Translator: Frederick Henry Hedge, 1805-1890
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1993
• Topic: Jewish and Christian Teachings: Worship; The Bible; The Living Tradition

Tune Information

• Name: EIN' FESTE BURG
• Composer: Martin Luther, 1483-1546
• Harmonizer: J. S. Bach, 1685-1750
• Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7.
• Key: C Major