CHRISTIAN LIFE >> FAITH AND TRUST
SDAH 506
A mighty fortress is our God,
a bulwark never failing;
our helper He amid the flood
of mortal ills prevaling.
Text
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A mighty fortress is our God,
a bulwark never failing;
our helper He amid the flood
of mortal ills prevaling.
For still our ancient foe
doth 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.
Dost ask who that may be?
Christ Jesus, it is He;
Lord Sabbaoth, 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 hath 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,
thru 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.
Hymn Info
Biblical Reference
(a) Ps 46:1; 1 Pet 5:8 (b) Jas 5:4 (c) 2 Pet 2:4 (d) 1 Pet 1:23; Dan 7:27
Author
Martin Luther (1483-1546)
Translator / Paraphrase
Frederick H. Hedge, 1852 (1805-1890)
Year Published
1529
Hymn Tune
EIN’ FESTE BURG
Metrical Number
8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7.
Composer
Martin Luther
Year Composed
1529
Theme
FAITH & TRUST
Hymn Score
Piano Accompaniment
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