American Lutheran Hymnal ‎#486

486. A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

1 A Mighty Fortress is our God,
A trusty Shield and Weapon!
He is our help in ev'ry need
That hath us now o'ertaken.
The old bitter foe
Now means deadly woe;
Deep guile and cruel 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.
Ask ye, who is He?
Christ Jesus here see.
As Lord of hosts adored,
Our only King and Lord:
He holds the field forever.

3 Tho' devils all the world should fill,
All watching to devour us,
We tremble not, we fear no ill,
They cannot overpow'r us.
This world's prince may still
Scowl fierce as he will;
He yet can harm us none,
For he is judged, undone!
One little word o'erthrows him.

4 The Word of God they shall let stand
Nor any thanks have for it;
Here Christ Himself leads the command
With His good gifts and Spirit.
Take they then our life,
Goods, fame, child and wife;
When they their worst have done,
They yet have nothing won:
The Kingdom ours remaineth.

Text Information

• First Line: A Mighty Fortress is our God
• Title: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
• Author: Martin Luther (1529)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 5 5 6 6 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1930
• Topic: The Church Year: Reformation
• Source: Tr. Composite, 1866

Tune Information

• Name: EIN FESTE BURG
• Composer: Martin Luther (1529)
• Meter: 8 7 8 7 5 5 6 6 7
• Key: C Major