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A Mighty Fortress is our God – Christian Hymns with Lyrics (Choir) / Martin Luther
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Lyricist: Martin Luther
Lyrics Date: 1529/1528
Translator: Frederick H. Hedge
Key: C
Theme: God: His Faithfulness; Comfort, Victory in Conflict
Composer: Martin Luther
Music Date: 1529/1528
Tune Name: EIN’ FESTE BURG
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Scripture: Psalm 46:1
The one hymn that most symbolizes the Protestant Reformation is “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God.” In it, Martin Luther proclaims his confidence in God and rallies all Christians to war against evil. Basing his words on Psalm 46, he victoriously states “We will not fear, for God has willed His truth to triumph through us.” Those persecuted and martyred for their convictions during the Reformation sang these words.
Luther understood the power of evil: After he posted his ninety-five theses on the door of Wittenberg’s Castle in 1517, he faced years of trials and persecution, he was excommunicated from the Roman church, and he continually faced threats against his life and his freedom. Other reformers had been persecuted and burned at the stake.
But he also knew “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in danger” (Psalm 46:1) and so he wrote “A Mighty Fortress is our God,” proclaiming boldly that “the prince of darkness grim, we tremble not for him . . . one little word shall fell him.”
Since he wrote it in 1529, Luther’s hymn has been translated into nearly every language. There are said to be over eighty English translations alone to this hymn, but the version most used in the United States is the translation by Frederic Henry Hedge in 1852.
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This hymn makes me strong in uncertain times. No weapon shall prosper against us!
GOD IS AT THE HELM
The enemy has no power over us. We are saved by grace everlasting!
One of my favorite hymns. But also for me the hardest to sing and easily the most difficult lyrics to remember
Ive been saying it!
Lovely nice castle
Listening to some of our favorite hymns today in lieu of attending St. James Lutheran Church in downtown Portland
im here for first reformed
AMEN. GOD Bless brothers and sistets
MAY 1st, GLOBAL EVENT: LET YOUR LIGHTS SHINE ALL NIGHT: SHARE CHRIST!!!
On the Edge of Eternity
The knights of old,
With armor, shields, swords, and bows,
Did yield to but one law told –
That life lived truthfully is one to behold.
Beholden indeed was the Creator to these –
Warriors of such who prayed on their knees,
Never shirking the responsibility to be,
Humble before – God Almighty.
They fought campaigns for decades on end,
On the edge of eternity,
With God as their friend.
And from this edge he did defend,
Welcoming those – on Him depend!
He calls to us, even now,
In each man’s heart,
He’s sown and plowed.
So take this time to think it through,
For Heaven’s grasp is now upon you.
Truly truly His Kingdom is FOREVER. Amen.
Such a lovely melody, greetings from Turkey.
Listening in May 2020 during covid 19. "And though this world with devil filled should threaten to undo us. We will not fear for God hath will His Truth to triumph through us" Amen.
So blessed to hear.. beautiful choir..
I grew up singing this song in church. The words are so powerul & the older I get the more I understand them. Especially powerful today in this world wide pandemic fear & confusion. God is growing my faith through this gospel in a song. Thanks to God & Martin Luther.
Just had to hear this hymn again and give God the praise for He is the Mighty fortress to God be the glory always.
This Great Christian Anthem should be on Loud speakers weekly at every Bible Believers Church and Every Sunday school member should be Able on command Recite it. If this was rewarded more young people and older would Profit greatly from it.
Beautiful ❤️, thank you.blessed.
Glory to the Lord Jesus for ever
God hath willed, Amen, that's that, be brave friends & pray for me to do same(i'm not a brave person) <3
“The body they may kill
God’s truth abide the still
His kingdom is forever!”
Love that saying
My earliest childhood memories were hearing my mom play this song on the piano. What a Powerful Hymn
…a bulwark never failing.
What a woow!
The just shall live by faith
Psalm 124:8 Our help is in the name of the Lord, the Maker of Heaven and Earth By the blood of Jesus and the power of the Holy spirit
Thanks be to God for all those who uphold the truth!
This song is so powerful
The song is teaching the five pillars of reformation. So refreshing! Soli Deo Gloria!
"For still our ancient foe,
Doth seek to work us woe!"
This was his sword against the catholic church.
Thank you for posting!! Beautiful Hymn
God bless the Protestant reformation. I don't think the catholic church still knows what hit them.
Light and freedom from the religious tyranny of Roman Catholic dogma. We will not fear He whom defends us. 1550.
Excellent!
Proud to be a Lutheran but a follower of Jesus Christ my Saviour and Redeemer
catholic, but still like this hymn,,
Majestic.
Sad many churches don't even sing many hymns, much less this one. All taken over by Hillsong and Bethel.
Absolutely beautiful and encouraging
Iove you jesus
When you feel down and out this Great Christian Anthem! which is sadly Not sung in churches should be the opening and closing hymn! should Remind you how much Our loving Father and LORD cares for us and the Evil one like Job of old that Coward and his cronies Need permission just to poke us. May this brief summary in Song cause us all in the Body of Christ to Rejoice and remember to be Thankful and Help those without as you can. Thank a brother in Christ.
Who is here 2020 singing for our King and Lord Jesus Christ
Thank you so much for posting this….Amen and Amen!!!!!
Happy Reformation Day !!!!
I love this old hymn because it’s so true and I sing the same song to worship the Lord ✝️ as my ancestors did!
this is amazing!
Indeed our God is mighty! Amen!