The New Century Hymnal ‎#439

439. A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Text Information

• First Line: A mighty fortress is our God
• Title: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
• Translator: Frederick H. Hedge (1853)
• Adapter: Ruth Duck (1981)
• Author: Martin Luther (c. 1529)
• Meter: (isometric)8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7.
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1995
• Scripture:
  Psalm 46
• Topic: Church: Mission in the World; God: Strength and Refuge of; Psalm Paraphrases; Reformation Day; Struggle and Conflict; Year C: Reign of Christ
• Copyright: Word adaptations © 1981 Ruth C. Duck
• Notes: For another version, see 440

Tune Information

• Name: EIN' FESTE BURG
• Composer: Martin Luther (c. 1529)
• Meter: (isometric)8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7.
• Key: C Major
• Source: Harm. The New Hymnal for American Youth, 1930, alt.