Glory and Praise (3rd. ed.) ‎#616

616. A Mighty Fortress

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
Doth seek to work us woe;
His craft and pow'r 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 Savior on our side,
The man of God's own choosing:
Dost 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.

Text Information

• First Line: A mighty fortress is our God
• Title: A Mighty Fortress
• Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546
• Translator: Frederick H. Hedge, 1805-1890
• Meter: 87 87 66 66 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2015
• Scripture:
  Psalm 46
• Topic: Confidence; Gathering; Love of God for Us; Power of God; Praise; Refuge; Trust; Service Music for Mass: Entrance Song (Gathering of Processional); Morning Prayer: Hymn; Evening Prayer: Hymn

Tune Information

• Name: EIN FESTE BURG
• Composer: Martin Luther
• Adapter: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750 (alt.)
• Arranger (attributed to): C. Winfred Douglas, 1867-1944
• Meter: 87 87 66 66 7
• Key: C Major