“A MIGHTY FORTRESS is OUR GOD”
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 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 Sabaoth 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
Through 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!
Martin Luther’s most famous hymn is
“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”
(“Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott”in German), a powerful anthem of faith based on Psalm 46, written between 1527 and 1529, and widely known as the
“Battle Hymn of the Reformation” for its message of divine protection
and unwavering trust in God.
Origin & Inspiration: Luther wrote the words and melody during a dark, tumultuous time, drawing from Psalm 46 for comfort and strength, seeing God as a stronghold against troubles. ��Impact:
It became a central hymn in Lutheran worship, a rallying cry for the Reformation, and remains one of the most recognized hymns across denominations, translated into numerous languages. ��Theme:
The hymn expresses supreme confidence in God’s power to protect believers from evil and suffering, emphasizing that God’s truth triumphs over all.
-Debra
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