Martin Luther wrote A Mighty Fortress is Our God in the sixteenth century. It’s been a faith-anchoring hymn for many Christians, reminding them that the bedrock of faith is the transcendent God of the universe. The words are remarkably powerful both in German and in English.
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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 does seek to work us woe; His craft and power are great, and armed with cruel hate, On earth is not his equal. Did we in our own strength confide, our striving would be losing, And though this world, with devils filled, should threaten to undo us, That Word above all earthly powers no thanks to them abideth; |
Ein’ feste Burg ist unser Gott / Ein gute Wehr und Waffen; Er hilft uns frei aus aller Not / Die uns jetzt hat betroffen. Der alt’ böse Feind / Mit Ernst er’s jetzt meint, Gross’ Macht und viel List / Sein’ grausam’ Ruestung ist, Auf Erd’ ist nicht seingleichen. Mit unsrer Macht is nichts getan / Wir sind gar bald verloren; Und wenn die Welt voll Teufel wär’ / Und wollt’ uns gar verschlingen, Das Wort sie sollen lassen stahn / Und kein’n Dank dazu haben; |
Church Calendar: Harvest/Thanksgiving
Hymn Tune: EIN’ FESTE BURG
Find metrically-matched hymn texts
Hymn texts:
- A Mighty Fortress is Our God
- God’s Word is Our Great Heritage
- Rejoice Today with One Accord
- In Unity We Lift Our Song
- Christ’s Church Shall Glory in His Power
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