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Q: What is the story behind A Mighty Fortress Is Our God?

It is a paraphrase of Psalm: 46. On the base of Luthers tomb is inscribed, A Mighty Fortress Is Our God. It is said to be the greatest hymn of the greatest man in the greatest period in German history. Historians declare that it has been sung by persecuted people on their way to exile, and by martyrs at their death.

Representative Text

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
does seek to work us woe;
his craft and power are great,
and armed with cruel hate,
on earth is not his equal.

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Author: Martin Luther
Translator: Frederick H. Hedge
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The United Methodist Hymnal #110
The United Methodist Hymnal #764
The United Methodist Hymnal #780
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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.
You 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 has 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!

Psalter Hymnal, (Gray), 1987

Author: Martin Luther

Luther, Martin, born at Eisleben, Nov. 10, 1483; entered the University of Erfurt, 1501 (B.A. 1502, M.A.. 1503); became an Augustinian monk, 1505; ordained priest, 1507; appointed Professor at the University of Wittenberg, 1508, and in 1512 D.D.; published his 95 Theses, 1517; and burnt the Papal Bull which had condemned them, 1520; attended the Diet of Worms, 1521; translated the Bible into German, 1521-34; and died at Eisleben, Feb. 18, 1546. The details of his life and of his work as a reformer are accessible to English readers in a great variety of forms. Luther had a huge influence on German hymnody. i. Hymn Books. 1. Ellich cristlich lider Lobgesang un Psalm. Wittenberg, 1524. [Hamburg Library.] This contains 8 German h… Go to person page >

Translator: Frederick H. Hedge

Hedge, Frederick Henry, D.D., son of Professor Hedge of Harvard College, was born at Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1805, and educated in Germany and at Harvard. In 1829 he became pastor of the Unitarian Church, West Cambridge. In 1835 he removed to Bangor, Maine; in 1850 to Providence, and in 1856 to Brookline, Mass. He was appointed in 1857, Professor of Ecclesiastical History at Cambridge (U.S.), and in 1872, Professor of German Literature at Harvard. Dr. Hedge is one of the editors of the Christian Examiner, and the author of The Prose Writers of Germany, and other works. In 1853 he edited, with Dr. F. D. Huntington, the Unitarian Hymns for the Church of Christ, Boston Crosby, Nichols & Co. To that collection and the supplement (1853) he con… Go to person page >

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First Line:	A mighty fortress is our God, A bulwark never failing
Title:	A Mighty Fortress
German Title:	Ein' Feste Burg
Author:	Martin Luther (1529)
Translator:	Frederick H. Hedge (1852)
Meter:	8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7
Place of Origin:	Germany
Language:	English
Publication Date:	1852
Copyright:	Public Domain
Liturgical Uses:	Closing Songs, Songs of Response
Article:	The Earliest Lutheran Hymn Tradition as Illustrated by Two Classic Sixteenth-Century German Chorales by Vincent A. Lenti (from "The Hymn")

Notes

Scripture References:
all st. = Ps.46
st. 3 = 1 Pet. 5:8

See PHH 468 for a brief history of the original text and tune. This English translation of Luther's German text is by Frederick H. Hedge (b. Cambridge, MA, 1805; d. Cambridge, 1890); it was published in Furness's Gems of German Verse (1852) and in Hymns for the Church of Christ (1853), a hymnal edited by Hedge and Frederick Huntington. Hedge's translation, which closely follows Luther's words, is the one usually found in North American hymnals.

Hedge was a precocious child who read Latin and Greek classics at an early age. Between the ages of twelve and sixteen he was in Germany, where he studied German literature. Educated at Harvard University and Divinity School, he became a Unitarian minister in 1829. Hedge served congregations in Maine, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts, and taught church history at Harvard Divinity School (1857-1876) and German literature at Harvard University (1872-1884). A respected transcendentalist and a famous German scholar, he published the monumental Prose Writers of Germany 0848). His original hymns and translations were published in Hymns for the Church of Christ (1853), which he compiled with F. Dan Huntington. He is remembered primarily for his translation of Luther's famous hymn.

Stanzas 1-3 of the original text were inspired by Psalm 46; stanza 4 arose directly from Luther's persecution experience. The text expresses trust in God's protection amidst the battle that Christians wage against the devil. "Earthly powers" in stanza four undoubtedly referred to the Roman Catholic authorities of Luther's day, but modern Christians may identity other "powers" that oppose the rule of Christ. The closing line of the text provides much comfort: "God's truth abideth still; his kingdom is forever!"

Liturgical Use:
See PHH 468.

--Psalter Hymnal Handbook

Tune

EIN FESTE BURG

The original rhythms of EIN FESTE BURG (see 469) had already reached their familiar isorhythmic (all equal rhythms) shape by the time of Johann S. Bach (PHH 7) in the eighteenth century. The harmonization is taken from his Cantata 80. Many organ and choral works are based on this chorale, including…

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This hymn is often referred to as “the battle hymn” of the Reformation. Many stories have been relayed about its use. Albert Bailey writes, “It was, as Heine said, the Marseillaise of the Reformation…It was sung in the streets…It was sung by poor Protestant emigres on their way to exile, and by martyrs at their death…Gustavus Adolphus ordered it sung by his army before the battle of Leipzig in 1631…Again it was the battle hymn of his army at Lutzen in 1632…It has had a part in countless celebrations commemorating the men and events of the Reformation; and its first line is engraved on the base of Luther’s monument at Wittenberg…An imperishable hymn! Not polished and artistically wrought but rugged and strong like Luther himself, whose very words seem like deeds” (The Gospel in Hymns, 316). As you can see, this is a hymn close to the hearts of Protestants and Lutherans, a source of assurance in times of duress and persecution. The text is not restricted, however, to times of actual physical battles. In any time of need, when we do battle with the forces of evil, God is our fortress to hide us and protect us, and the Word that endures forever will fight for us.

Text:

Luther wrote this text sometime between 1527 and 1529 as a paraphrase of Psalm 46, though stanza four comes directly from Luther’s own persecution experience. The most commonly used English version is a translation by Frederick H. Hedge in 1853. The text is full of battle imagery; this, coupled with the historic use of the hymn in actual battles, can be troubling for Christians who struggle with making sense of warfare. There is a case for arguing that we need to see this hymn in light of the history in which it was written, when Christians were fighting to defend their faith. However, this text also needs to be understood in terms of a spiritual struggle against the powers of darkness. Whether we believe in very real, physical demons and tempters, or less concrete forces, we are in the midst of a very real war between good and evil. That sounds very dramatic and almost cliché, but it is important to remember. Luther reminds us that we can’t simply sit back and watch as horrible things unfold in our world, but that we must join the battle, knowing that God is on our side, and that we fight for a side that has, in a sense, already won.

Tune:

This tune of Luther’s EIN FESTE BURG, was, like most tunes written around the time, originally scored in rhythmic form, which can be found in Psalter Hymnal 468. This rhythmic form, as described by Paul Westermeyer, was “a secure and jubilant textual dance that trips up the foe.” Westermeyer goes on to describe the isometric version we’re all used to as “a partisan battle cry that mistakenly turned Luther’s energetic paradox (a fortress moves and fights for us) into immobile stasis” (Let the People Sing, 59). The solid and majestic rhythm we sing today definitely exemplifies the theme of “fortress,” but misses this paradox as Westermeyer describes it. A fighting fortress must be agile, and, as Calvin Seerveld writes, “If we can reinstate the original rhythm and spirited lilt of Luther’s stirring song, maybe we can also bestir ourselves today to hear and sing the song Luther gave us, not just in its dogmatic strength, but with the charismatic faith vitality he gave it” (“Getting into Martin Luther’s Groove,” reformedworship.com).

Seerveld suggests having a choir perform the rhythmic setting first, since it will most likely seem very foreign to your congregation. Another option is to use the isometric structure, but swing the quarter notes, dotting every first and third beat.

When/Why/How:

Because of the hymn’s close connection to the Reformation, it is one of the favorites to be sung on Reformation Day. However, since the subject matter is much broader than any one historic event, it can be sung any time during the year when a hymn of assurance is needed.

Other worship resources:

Alternative Harmonizations:

Innes, John. Hymn Accompaniments for Organ
Hymn Introductions and Alternate Harmonizations

Preludes and Postludes:

Built on the Rock (A Reformation Celebration for Piano Solo)
Toccata on A Mighty Fortress (organ)
Raney, Joel. Expressions For Solo Piano
Petz, Walter. Fanfare for Reformation
Evans, Charles. Fantasie on EIN' FESTE BURG for Brass Quartet

Choral:

Weber, Paul D. A Mighty Fortress Is Our God for choir, congregation, organ and percussion

Laura de Jong,
Hymnary.org

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50 Favorites #3

Display Title: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Tune Title: EIN' FESTE BURG Author: Frederick H. Hedge; Martin Luther Date: 2013

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A Teaching Hymnal #52

Display Title: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Tune Title: EIN FESTE BURG Author: Martin Luther, 1483-1546 Date: 2018 Subject: Word |

A Teaching Hymnal #52

Ambassador Hymnal #141

Display Title: A Mighty Fortress First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Tune Title: EIN' FESTE BURG Author: Frederick H. Hedge, 1805-1890; Martin Luther, 1483-1546 Meter: 87 87 66 66 7 Date: 1994 Subject: Assurance | ; Closing Hymns | ; Courage | ; Faith | ; Jesus Christ | Lordship; Reformation Day |

Ambassador Hymnal #141

Baptist Hymnal 1991 #8

Display Title: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Tune Title: EIN FESTE BURG Author: Frederic H. Hedge; Martin Luther Meter: Irregular Scripture: Psalm 46:1 Date: 1991

Baptist Hymnal 1991 #8

Baptist Hymnal 2008 #656

Breaking Bread (Vol. 39) #440a

Display Title: A Mighty Fortress First Line: A mighty fortress is Our God Tune Title: EIN' FESTE BURG Author: Frederick H. Hedge, 1805-1890; Martin Luther, 1483-1546 Meter: 87 87 66 66 7 Scripture: Psalm 46 Date: 2019 Subject: General Music for Worship | Trust

Breaking Bread (Vol. 39) #440a

Celebrating Grace Hymnal #418

Display Title: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Tune Title: EIN' FESTE BURG Author: Frederick H. Hedge; Martin Luther Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Scripture: Psalm 46 Date: 2010 Subject: Affirmation of Faith | ; God-Majesty and Power | ; Proclamation | ; The Church at Worship | Proclamation

Celebrating Grace Hymnal #418

Chalice Hymnal #65

Display Title: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Tune Title: EIN' FESTE BURG Author: Frederick H. Hedge; Martin Luther; Ruth Duck Meter: 87.87.66.667 Scripture: Psalm 46 Date: 1995 Subject: Assurance | ; Empowerment | ; Evil | ; Funerals and Memorial Services | ; God | ; God | Majesty and Power; God Beyond All Name and Form | Majesty and Power; God: Majesty | ; God: Power | ; God: Reign |

Chalice Hymnal #65

Chalice Hymnal #738

Display Title: Psalm 31:1-8 First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Tune Title: [A mighty fortress is our God] Author: Frederick H. Hedge; Martin Luther Date: 1995

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Chalice Hymnal #742

Display Title: Psalm 46 First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Tune Title: [A mighty fortress is our God] Author: Frederick H. Hedge; Martin Luther Date: 1995

Chalice Hymnal #742

Gather (3rd ed.) #687

Gather (3rd ed.) #687

Glory and Praise (3rd. ed.) #616

Display Title: A Mighty Fortress First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Tune Title: EIN FESTE BURG Author: Frederick H. Hedge, 1805-1890; Martin Luther, 1483-1546 Meter: 87 87 66 66 7 Scripture: Psalm 46 Date: 2015 Subject: Confidence | ; Evening Prayer | Hymn; Gathering | ; Love of God for Us | ; Morning Prayer | Hymn; Power of God | ; Praise | ; Refuge | ; Service Music for Mass | Entrance Song (Gathering of Processional); Trust |

Glory and Praise (3rd. ed.) #616

Glory to God #275

Display Title: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Tune Title: EIN’ FESTE BURG Author: Frederick Henry Hedge; Martin Luther Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:27; 2 Samuel 22:2; Psalm 18:2; Psalm 31:3; Psalm 46:1; Psalm 71:3; Psalm 91:2; Psalm 144:2; Isaiah 26:4; Isaiah 40:28; Jeremiah 16:19; Daniel 4:3; Luke 1:33; Colossians 2:15; Hebrews 2:14-18 Date: 2013 Subject: Assurance | ; Funeral | ; Jesus Christ | Ascension and Reign; Salvation | ; Sovereignty of God |

Glory to God #275

Hymnal #165

Display Title: A mighty fortress is our God First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Tune Title: EIN FESTE BURG Author: Frederick H. Hedge; Martin Luther Scripture: Psalm 96 Date: 1992 Source: Ein feste Burg ist under Gott, Geistliche Lieder, 1529, 1531

Hymnal #165

Hymns for a Pilgrim People #382

Hymns for a Pilgrim People #382

Hymns of Faith #11

Display Title: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Tune Title: [A mighty fortress is our God] Author: Frederick H. Hedge; Martin Luther Scripture: Psalm 46 Date: 1980 Subject: Church | Militant and Triumphant; God | Majesty and Power

Hymns of Faith #11

Hymns of Promise #5

Hymns of the Christian Life #11

Display Title: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Author: Frederic H. Hedge, 1805-1890; Martin Luther, 1483-1546 Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7. Scripture: Psalm 46:1 Date: 1992 Subject: God In Creation | ; Providence | ; Redemption |

Hymns of the Christian Life #11

Hymns of the Saints #142

Hymns of the Saints #142

Hymns to the Living God #302

Lift Up Your Hearts #776

Display Title: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Tune Title: EIN FESTE BURG Author: Frederick H. Hedge; Martin Luther Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Scripture: Psalm 46; 2 Corinthians 4; 2 Thessalonians 2:9; 1 Peter 5:8 Date: 2013 Subject: Elements of Worship | Profession of Faith; Eternal Life | ; God's | Faithfulness; God's | Power; God's | Protection; God's | Truth; God's | Word; Kingdom | ; Perseverance | ; Powers of Darkness |

Lift Up Your Hearts #776

Living Hymns #33

Display Title: A mighty fortress is our God First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Tune Title: [A mighty fortress is our God[ Date: 2019

Living Hymns #33

One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism #91

Display Title: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Tune Title: EIN' FESTE BURG Author: Frederick H. Hedge, 1805-1890; Martin Luther, 1483-1546 Meter: 8 7 8 7 66 66 7 Scripture: Psalm 46; 1 Peter 5:6-11 Date: 2018 Subject: Jesus Christ | Lord; Kingdom of God | ; Power of God | ; Providence of God | ; Satan | ; Spiritual Warfare | ; The Assembly at Worship | Grace, Mercy, Assurance; Triumph |

One Lord, One Faith, One Baptism #91

Praise y Adoración #24a

Display Title: A Mighty Fortress is Our God First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Author: Frederick H. Hedge, 1805-1890; Martin Luther, 1483-1546 Date: 2016 Subject: Dios | ; God | Source: German

Praise y Adoración #24a

Redeeming Love #183

Display Title: A Mighty Fortress First Line: A mighty fortress is our God, A bulwark never failing Tune Title: EIN FESTE BURG Author: F. H. Hedge; Martin Luther Date: 2021

Redeeming Love #183

Rejoice Hymns #172

Display Title: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Tune Title: EIN' FESTE BURG Author: Frederick H. Hedge, 1805-1890; Martin Luther, 1483-1546 Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7. Date: 2011 Subject: Assurance and Confidence | ; Comfort and Care | ; God | Majesty and Power; God | Refuge and Rock; Spiritual Warfare |

Rejoice Hymns #172

Rejoice in the Lord #179

Display Title: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Tune Title: EIN' FESTE BURG Author: F. H. Hedge; Martin Luther Meter: 8.7.8.7.66.66.7 Scripture: Psalm 46:1; Matthew 10:28 Date: 1985 Subject: God | Eternity and Power; Pilgrimage and Conflict | ; Processional Hymns | ; Reformation Day | Source: Ein' Feste Burg

Rejoice in the Lord #179

Rejoice #17

Display Title: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Tune Title: EIN' FESTE BURG Author: Frederick H. Hedge; Martin Luther Date: 1995 Subject: Worship & Praise | God Our Father

Rejoice #17

Santo, Santo, Santo #651

Display Title: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God (Castillo fuerte es nuestro Dios) First Line: A mighty fortress is our God (Castillo fuerte es nuestro Dios) Tune Title: EIN' FESTE BURG Author: Frederick H. Hedge, 1805-1980; Juan Bautista Cabrera, 1837-1916; Martin Luther, 1483-1546 Meter: 8 7 8 7 66 66 7 Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:2-4; Psalm 46; Matthew 10:28; 2 Corinthians 4; 2 Thessalonians 2:9; 1 Peter 5:8 Date: 2019 Subject: Dios | Poder de; Dios | Reinado de; Faith | ; Fe | ; God | Power of; God | Reign of; Kingdom of God | ; Reino de Dios |

Santo, Santo, Santo #651

Sing Joyfully #1

Display Title: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Tune Title: [A mighty fortress is our God] Author: Martin Luther Date: 1989 Subject: Scripture Songs | ; Worship |

Sing Joyfully #1

Singing the Living Tradition #200

Display Title: A Mighty Fortress First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Tune Title: EIN' FESTE BURG Author: Frederick Henry Hedge, 1805-1890; Martin Luther, 1483-1546 Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7. Date: 1993 Subject: Jewish and Christian Teachings | Worship; The Bible | ; The Living Tradition |

Singing the Living Tradition #200

The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #57

Display Title: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Tune Title: EIN FESTE BURG Author: Frederick H. Hedge, 1805-1890; Martin Luther, 1483-1546 Meter: 8 7 8 7 6 6 6 6 7 Date: 1999 Subject: Glorifying God |

The A.M.E. Zion Hymnal #57

The Book of Praise #315

Display Title: A mighty fortress is our God First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Tune Title: EIN' FESTE BURG Author: Frederick H. Hedge, 1805-1890; Martin Luther, 1483-1546 Meter: 8 7 8 7 6 6 6 6 7 Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:9; Psalm 33:16; Psalm 46; Isaiah 40:30-31; Matthew 16:18; Matthew 24:35; Galatians 5:22-23; Hebrews 13:8; 1 Peter 5:8 Date: 1997 Subject: Canticles and Scripture Paraphrases | ; God | Refuge and Strength; God | Word of; God Creator and Ruler | ; Jesus Christ | Redeemer and Savior; Victory / Triumph |

The Book of Praise #315

The Book of Praise #316

Display Title: A mighty fortress is our God First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Tune Title: EIN' FESTE BURG Author: Frederick H. Hedge, 1805-1890; Martin Luther, 1483-1546; Omer Westendorf, 1916- Meter: 8 7 8 7 6 6 6 6 7 Scripture: Psalm 46 Date: 1997 Subject: God | Compassion / Tenderness; God | Goodness of; God | King; God Creator and Ruler | ; Nations | ; Peace | ; Water |

The Book of Praise #316

The Celebration Hymnal #151

The Covenant Hymnal #464

Display Title: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Tune Title: EIN' FESTE BURG Author: Frederick H. Hedge, 1805-1890; Martin Luther, 1483-1546 Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7. Scripture: Psalm 46; 1 John 4:4 Date: 1996 Subject: Evil | ; Holy Trinity | ; Protection | ; Victory in Conflict |

The Covenant Hymnal #464

The Cyber Hymnal #4259

Display Title: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God First Line: A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing Tune Title: [A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing] Author: Frederic H. Hedge; Martin Luther

The Cyber Hymnal #4259

The Hymnal 1982 #687

Display Title: A mighty fortress is our God First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Tune Title: EIN FESTE BURG Author: Frederic Henry Hedge, 1805-1890; Martin Luther, 1483-1546 Meter: 87. 87. 66. 66. 7 Scripture: Psalm 46 Date: 1985

The Hymnal 1982 #687

The Hymnal 1982 #688

The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration #26

Display Title: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Tune Title: EIN' FESTE BURG Author: Frederick H. Hedge; Martin Luther Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.7. Date: 1986 Subject: Adoration and Praise | God the Father; Assurance | ; Comfort and Encouragement | ; Funeral Hymns | ; God | Guidance and Care; God | Majesty and Power; Spiritual Warfare |

The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration #26

The New Century Hymnal #439

Display Title: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Tune Title: EIN' FESTE BURG Author: Frederick H. Hedge; Martin Luther; Ruth Duck Meter: (isometric)8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7. Scripture: Psalm 46 Date: 1995 Subject: Church | Mission in the World; God | Strength and Refuge of; Psalm Paraphrases | ; Reformation Day | ; Struggle and Conflict | ; Year C | Reign of Christ

The New Century Hymnal #439

The Presbyterian Hymnal #260

Display Title: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Tune Title: EIN' FESTE BURG (ISOMETRIC) Author: Frederick Henry Hedge; Martin Luther Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Scripture: Psalm 46 Date: 1990

The Presbyterian Hymnal #260

The United Methodist Hymnal #110

Display Title: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Tune Title: EIN' FESTE BURG Author: Frederick H. Hedge; Martin Luther Meter: 87.87.66.667 Scripture: Psalm 46 Date: 1989 Subject: Adoration and Praise | ; Funerals and Memorial Services | ; Heritage | ; Kingdom of God | ; Particular Times of Worship | Special Days; Presence (Holy Spirit) | ; Sanctifiying and Perfecting Grace | Strength in Triublation; The Glory of the Triune God | God's Nature

The United Methodist Hymnal #110

The United Methodist Hymnal #764

Display Title: Psalm 31:1-16 First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Tune Title: [A mighty fortress is our God] Author: Frederick H. Hedge; Martin Luther Scripture: Psalm 31:1-16 Date: 1989 Subject: Christian Year | Easter; Christian Year | Passion/Palm Sunday; Psalter |

The United Methodist Hymnal #764

The United Methodist Hymnal #780

Display Title: Psalm 46 First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Tune Title: [A mighty fortress is our God] Author: Frederick H. Hedge; Martin Luther Scripture: Psalm 46 Date: 1989 Subject: Christian Year | Easter; Christian Year | Easter Vigil; Psalter |

The United Methodist Hymnal #780

The Worshiping Church #43

Display Title: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Tune Title: EIN' FESTE BURG Author: Frederick H. Hedge; Martin Luther Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7. Scripture: Psalm 18:2; Psalm 46; Mark 2:28; Romans 8:39; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Philippians 3; Philippians 3:18; 2 Thessalonians 2:9; 1 Peter 5:8; 1 Peter 5:9 Date: 1990 Subject: God | Strength; God's Word | ; Reformation Day |

The Worshiping Church #43

Timeless Truths #760

Display Title: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God First Line: A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing Tune Title: EIN' FESTE BURG Author: M. L. Meter: 15.15.12.12.7 Scripture: Psalm 46:1 Source: The Cyber Hymnal (http://www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/m/i/mightyfo.htm); Timeless Truths (http://library.timelesstruths.org/music/A_Mighty_Fortress_Is_Our_God)

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Display Title: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Tune Title: EIN' FESTE BURG Author: Frederick H. Hedge, 1806-1890; Martin Luther, 1483-1546 Meter: 8 7 8 7 66 66 7 Scripture: Psalm 18:2 Date: 2011 Subject: Burdens | ; God | Glory and Power; Holy Spirit | ; Jesus Christ | Lordship; Kingdom | ; Truth |

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Display Title: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Tune Title: EIN FESTE BURG Author: Frederick Henry Hedge; Martin Luther Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7. Scripture: Psalm 46 Date: 1990 Subject: Cast Out Fear | ; Family Worship | ; God | Fortress; God | His Faithfulness; God | Truth of; Reformation Day |

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Display Title: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Tune Title: EIN FESTE BURG Author: Frederick H. Hedge; Martin Luther Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:2-7; Psalm 18:1-3; Psalm 46; Psalm 91:1-2; Psalm 144:1-2 Date: 2020 Subject: Courage | ; Evil | ; Faith | ; God | Images and Names of; God | Power of; Heritage | 16th-Century; Protection | ; Psalms | ; Reign of God | Source: “Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott,” 1529, 1531; Based on Psalm 46

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Display Title: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Tune Title: EIN' FESTE BURG Author: Frederick H. Hedge, 1805-1890; Martin Luther, 1483-1546 Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7. Scripture: Psalm 18:2; Psalm 45; Mark 2:28; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Philippians 3:18; 2 Thessalonians 2:9; 1 Peter 5:8 Date: 2003 Subject: Conflict | Spiritual; Conflict & Victory |

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Display Title: A Mighty Fortress Is Our God First Line: A mighty fortress is our God Tune Title: EIN' FESTE BURG Author: Frederick Henry Hedge; Martin Luther Meter: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7. Scripture: Psalm 46 Date: 1996 Subject: Gifts | ; God's power | ; Kingdom of God | ; Living Christ | ; Trust | Source: Geistliche Lieder, 1529

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Who wrote A Mighty Fortress Is Our God lyrics?

Martin Luther

What is the story behind A Mighty Fortress Is Our God?

It is a paraphrase of Psalm: 46. On the base of Luther's tomb is inscribed, A Mighty Fortress Is Our God. It is said to be the greatest hymn of the greatest man in the greatest period in German history. Historians declare that it has been sung by persecuted people on their way to exile, and by martyrs at their death.

What is the theme of the poem A Mighty Fortress Is Our God?

See More. 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.

Did Bach write a mighty fortress?

As with so many chorales, Bach wrote a short organ prelude on Martin Luther's “A Mighty Fortress is Our God.” Here is organist Christopher Herrick with that piece, performed at the Jesuit Church in Lucerne, Switzerland.

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A mighty fortress is our god lyrics pdf

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Author: Martin Luther

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