Author: Martin Luther Hymnal: The Hymnal and Order of Service #266 (1926) Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Lyrics: 1 A mighty Fortress is our God,
A trusty Shield and Weapon,
He helps us in our ev'ry need
That hath us now o'ertaken.
The old malignant foe
Ere means us deadly woe:
Deep guile and cruel might
Are his dread arms in fight,
On earth is not his equal.
2 With might of ours can naught be done,
Soon were our loss effected;
But for us fights the Valiant One
Whom God Himself elected.
Ask ye who this may be?
Jesus Christ, it is He,
As Lord of Hosts adored,
Our only King and Lord,
He holds the field forever.
3 Though devils all the world should fill,
All eager to devour us,
We tremble not, we fear no ill,
They shall not overpower us.
For this world's prince may still
Scowl fiercely as he will,
We need not be alarmed,
For he is now disarmed;
One little word o'erthrows him.
4 The Word they still shall let remain,
Nor any thanks have for it;
He's by our side upon the plain,
With His good gifts and Spirit.
Take they, then, what they will,
Life, goods, yea, all; and still,
E'en when their worst is done,
They yet have nothing won,
The kingdom ours remaineth.
Amen.
Topics: Reformation Scripture: Psalm 46 Tune Title: EIN FESTE BURG IST UNSER GOTT
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God