Singing the Faith ‎#623

623. A safe stronghold our God is still

Text Information

• First Line: A safe stronghold our God is still
• Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546
• Translator: Thomas Carlyle, 1795-1881
• Alterer (v. 4): Rupert E. Davies, 1909-1994
• Meter: 87 87 66 66 7
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2011
• Scripture:
  1 Thessalonians 5:1-11
  ;
  Daniel 5:5
  ;
  Genesis 15:1
  ;
  Isaiah 25:1-9
  ;
  Nahum 1:7
  ;
  Psalm 24:8-10
  ;
  Psalm 46
  ;
  Psalm 48:8
• Topic: Conflict, Suffering and Doubt

Tune Information

• Name: EIN` FESTE BURG
• Composer: Martin Luther, 1483-1546
• Harmonizer: Johann Sebastian Bach, 1685-1750 (alt.)
• Meter: 87 87 66 66 7
• Key: C Major
• Source: Adapt.: The Book of Common Praise, Canada, 1938