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A Mighty Fortress

Author: Martin Luther; Frederic Henry Hedge Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Appears in 674 hymnals First Line: A mighty fortress is our God, A bulwark never failing Lyrics: 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 does 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. You 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 has 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! Psalter Hymnal, (Gray), 1987 Topics: Scripture Songs; Worship; Choir; Chorales; God the Father His Sovereignty; Warfare, Christian; liturgical Closing Songs; liturgical Songs of Response

God's Word Is Our Great Heritage

Author: Nikolai F. S. Grundtvig, 1783-1872; Ole G. Belsheim, 1861-1925 Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Appears in 22 hymnals Lyrics: God's word is our great heritage and shall be ours forever; to spread its light from age to age shall be our chief endeavor. Through life it guides our way; in death it is our stay. Lord, grant while time shall last your church may hold it fast throughout all generations. Topics: Word of God Used With Tune: EIN FESTE BURG

God Is Our Refuge and Our Strength

Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Appears in 4 hymnals Lyrics: 1 God is our refuge and our strength, a helper ever near us. We will not fear though earth be moved, for God is nigh to cheer us. Although the mountains quake and earth's foundations shake, though angry billows roar and break against the shore, our mighty God will hear us. 2 God's city is forever blest with living water welling; since God is there, she stands unmoved 'mid tumults round her swelling. God speaks and all is peace, from war the nations cease; the Lord of hosts is nigh. Our father's God Most High is our eternal dwelling. 3 Behold what God has done on earth; his wrath brings desolation. His grace, commanding wars to cease, brings peace in ev'ry nation. Be still, for he is Lord, by all the earth adored; the Lord of hosts is nigh. Our father's God Most High is our strong habitation. Topics: Church; Church As Covenant People; God Omnipotence of; God As Refuge; Mystery of God's Ways; Post-Communion; Reformation Day; Trust and Assurance Scripture: Psalm 46 Used With Tune: EIN' FESTE BURG Text Sources: The Psalter, 1912

Be Strong in God

Author: Susan Peterson Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Be strong in God and in His power Lyrics: 1. Be strong in God and in His power; Put on His armor every day. Thus you can take your stand each hour; The devil’s schemes won’t lead you astray. The battle’s like a flood, Though not ’gainst flesh and blood; But ’gainst the spiritual realm, With Satan at the helm; You face the powers of darkness. 2. Take God’s full armor—your life surround, So when the day of evil appears, You’ll then be able to stand your ground, And after all, to stand without fear. Stand firm, then, in the faith, The belt of truth in place; Breastplate of righteousness, Feet shod with readiness That comes from the true Gospel of peace. 3. Take, over all, the shield of faith, To quench the flaming arrows outpoured. Salvation’s helmet wear over your face, And take the Word, the Spirit’s sword. Pray in the Spirit’s power, All kinds of prayers each hour. Be always on alert, And pray for all the Church. Through God you’ll win the battle! Used With Tune: EIN' FESTE BURG

We Bless the Triune God of Might

Author: Neil Barham Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Appears in 1 hymnal Lyrics: 1. We bless the Triune God of Might, Our Sovereign and our Savior, Who puts our enemies to flight, And guards us with His favor! Our song goes up to Him, Above the seraphim, Where awestruck angels gaze At Him, Ancient of Days, On high He reigns, exalted. 2. Majestic Father, ever supreme, Alone in light and glory, At Your command the heavens gleam And sing creation’s story. The wind and waves obey When Your Word bids them stay; All nature shows Your face Revealed in every place, To every heart and mind of man. 3. Jesus, the Christ, Anointed One, Firstborn of all creation, In human flesh, yet God the Son, The Captain of Salvation! My Righteousness You are! ’Tis written in the scars That beautify Your face, Proclaiming holy grace. In You all truth and love abide. 4. Great Spirit of the living Lord, Our Comforter and faithful Guide— You bring to us God’s out-breathed Word, Suffusing it with increate light. Convict us of our sin! Renew our hearts within! Restore salvation’s joy! Our hearts and minds employ In lives that flame with God-endued fire! 5. Robed in pure light that knew no dawn, Three Persons, yet One Essence, Avenging sin with righteous sword drawn, Yet mercy fills Your presence! Your wrath is great, and just; But in Your grace we trust! Your lovingkindness sure Will hold our souls secure, ’Til we behold Your face at last! Used With Tune: EIN FESTE BURG

Forte Rocha

Author: Martin Luther; João Finotti; Miguel Oliva Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Appears in 1 hymnal First Line: Forte Rocha é Deus Sempiterno Lyrics: 1 Forte Rocha é Deus Sempiterno; Nossa fé só n’Ele se funda; Seu amor celestial e paterno, Na tribulação nos circunda. Do astuto tentador Nos livra o Criador E nos protege; Nada nós temeremos, Pois o Invencível nós temos. 2 Estará para sempre perdido Quem em si somente confia, Mas será lá do céu socorrido, Crendo em Jesus, nosso Guia. O Filho do bom Deus É Defensor dos Seus, É Rei da glória; D’Ele virtude temos, E vitória alcançaremos. 3 Se as hostes do mal desejassem, Com rancor e fúria, tragar-nos, Antes que sobre nós se lançassem, Deus viria para livrar-nos, É grande Seu poder A nos fará vencer Em todo o tempo; Ao mandado do Eterno, Fugirá o rei do inferno. 4 A Palavra que nos dá a vida Deve ser por nós exaltada; Ela é dos fiéis a guarida Que não pode ser abalada. O mal virá tentar A fim de despojar Os resgatados, Mas teremos vitória, Pois é nosso o reino e a glória. Used With Tune: EIN' FESTE BURG

Thanks be to God, for meet and right

Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Appears in 1 hymnal

Rejoice today with one accord

Author: H. W. Baker (1821-1877) Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Appears in 60 hymnals Lyrics: 1 Rejoice today with one accord, sing out with jubilation; rejoice, and praise our mighty Lord — his arm has brought salvation: his works of love proclaim the greatness of his name; for he is God alone, his mercy he has shown — let all his saints adore him! 2 When in distress to him we cried, he heard our sad complaining; O trust in him, our faithful guide — his love is all-sustaining: triumphant songs of praise; to him our hearts shall raise now every voice shall sing, 'O praise our God and king!' let all his saints adore him! Topics: God's Church Praise and Adoration; The Election of God's People Abraham; The Ascension of Christ Used With Tune: EIN'FESTE BURG

All Mankind Fell in Adam's Fall

Author: L. Spengler, 1479-1536 ; M. Loy, 1828-1915 Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Appears in 15 hymnals Lyrics: 1 All mankind fell in Adam's fall, One common sin infects them all; From sire to son the bane descends, And over all the curse impends. 2 Through all man's pow'rs corruption creeps And him in dreadful bondage keeps; In guilt he draws his infant breath And reaps its fruits of woe and death. 3 From hearts depraved, to evil prone, Flow thoughts and deeds of sin alone; God's image lost, the darkened soul Nor seeks nor finds its heav'nly goal. 4 But Christ, the second Adam, came To bear our sin and woe and shame, To be our Life, our Light, our Way, Our only Hope, our only Stay. 5 As by one man all mankind fell And, born in sin, was doomed to hell, So by one Man, who took our place, We all received the gift of grace. 6 We thank Thee, Christ; new life is ours, New light, new hope, new strength, new pow'rs: May grace our ev'ry way attend Until we reach our journey's end! Topics: Law and Gospel; Trinity 18