A mighty Fortress is our God, A trusty Shield and Weapon

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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!


Source: Christian Worship: Hymnal #863

Author: Martin Luther

Luther, Martin, born at Eisleben, Nov. 10, 1483; entered the University of Erfurt, 1501 (B.A. 1502, M.A.. 1503); became an Augustinian monk, 1505; ordained priest, 1507; appointed Professor at the University of Wittenberg, 1508, and in 1512 D.D.; published his 95 Theses, 1517; and burnt the Papal Bull which had condemned them, 1520; attended the Diet of Worms, 1521; translated the Bible into German, 1521-34; and died at Eisleben, Feb. 18, 1546. The details of his life and of his work as a reformer are accessible to English readers in a great variety of forms. Luther had a huge influence on German hymnody. i. Hymn Books. 1. Ellich cristlich lider Lobgesang un Psalm. Wittenberg, 1524. [Hamburg Library.] This contains 8 German h… Go to person page >

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EIN FESTE BURG

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American Lutheran Hymnal #486

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Christian Worship (1993) #200

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Christian Worship (1993) #201

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Christian Worship #863

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Christian Worship #864

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Christian Worship #46D

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Church Book #274

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Church Hymnal for Lutheran Services #14

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Concordia #95

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Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #135

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Hymn Book #45

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Hymnal and Order of Service #193a

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Hymnal and Order of Service #193b

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Hymns of the Evangelical Lutheran Church #17

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Lutheran Service Book #656

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Lutheran Worship #298

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Lutherförbundets Sångbok #E142

Mawl a chân = praise and song #258

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Missionsfestlieder #31

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One and All Rejoice #262

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The Book of Worship #240

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The Chapel Hymnal #129

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The Hymnal and Order of Service #266

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The Hymnal and Order of Service #266

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The Lutheran Hymnal #262

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The Selah Song Book (Das Sela Gesangbuch) (2nd ed) #623a

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Worship Supplement 2000 #774

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