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.
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
Translator: Frederick H. Hedge
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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:
- Innes, John. Hymn Accompaniments for Organ
- Hymn Introductions and Alternate Harmonizations
- 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
- Weber, Paul D. A Mighty Fortress Is Our God for choir, congregation, organ and percussion
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Preludes and Postludes:
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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 |
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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: Frederic H. Hedge; Martin Luther Meter: Irregular Scripture: Psalm 46:1 Date: 1991
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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: Irregular meter Date: 2008 Subject: Faith, Trust | ; God, Deliverer |
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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: Psalm 46 Date: 2010 Subject: Affirmation of Faith | ; God-Majesty and Power | ; Proclamation | ; The Church at Worship | Proclamation
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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; 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 |
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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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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
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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: Martin Luther, 1483-1546 Meter: 8 7 8 7 66 66 7 Scripture: Psalm 46; 1 Peter 5:6-11 Date: 2011 Subject: Comfort | ; Courage | ; Ecuminism | ; Faith | ; God the Father/Creator | ; Hope | ; Jesus Christ | ; Kingdom/Reign of God | ; Majesty and Power | ; Praise | ; Providence | ; Struggle | ; Trust | ; Word of God | Source: Tr. Lutheran Book of Worship, alt.
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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 |
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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: 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 |
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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 Scripture: Psalm 96 Date: 1992 Source: Ein feste Burg ist under Gott, Geistliche Lieder, 1529, 1531
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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: 8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7 Scripture: Psalm 46; Psalm 46:7 Date: 2007 Subject: Adoration and Praise | ; Assurance | ; Comfort | ; Confidence | ; Courage | ; Encouragement | ; Faithfulness | ; Funeral | ; Hope | ; Kingdom | ; Presence of God | ; Providence | ; Reformation Day | ; Word of God |
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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
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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. Date: 2015 Subject: Praise to God |
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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 |
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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
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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. Date: 2011 Subject: Assurance and Confidence | ; Comfort and Care | ; God | Majesty and Power; God | Refuge and Rock; Spiritual Warfare |
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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: 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
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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 Date: 1995 Subject: Worship & Praise | God Our Father
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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: 1997 Subject: Assurance and Trust | ; Worship the Lord |
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
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 Date: 1985
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 (//www.hymntime.com/tch/htm/m/i/mightyfo.htm); Timeless Truths (//library.timelesstruths.org/music/A_Mighty_Fortress_Is_Our_God)
Timeless Truths #760
Total Praise #119
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 |
Total Praise #119
Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #92
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 |
Trinity Hymnal (Rev. ed.) #92
Trinity Psalter Hymnal #244
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; Psalm 46:1 Date: 2018 Subject: Christian warfare | ; Confidence | ; Family Worship | ; Fear | ; God | ; God | As Refuge; God | Faithfulness of; God | Truth of; God's Word and Law | ; Reformation Day | ; Satan |
Trinity Psalter Hymnal #244
Voices Together #421
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
Voices Together #421
Voices United #262
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 Date: 1996 Subject: Assurance | ; Change | ; Christian Year | Reformation Day; Confidence | ; Conflict and Struggle | ; Courage | ; Empowerment | ; Epiphany 3 | Year C; Epiphany 4 | Year C; Evil | ; Faith | ; Funerals and Memorial Services | ; God | Creator; God | Guardian/Help; God | Images; God | Kingdom, Majesty, Realm; God | Nature; God | Nature of God; God | Power/Might; God | Presence; God | Protection; God | Reign; God | Sovereignty; God | Strength and Refuge; God | Truth; Heritage | ; Holy Spirit | Gifts; Jesus Christ | name; Jesus Christ | Strength and Refuge; Joy | ; Kingdom of God | ; Lent 1 | Year B; Lent 1 | Year C; Lent 5 | Year B; Pilgrimage and Conflict | ; Praise | ; Processionals (Opening of Worship) | ; Proper 16 | Year A; Proper 16 | Year B; Proper 16 | Year C; Proper 17 | Year B; Proper 20 | Year C; Proper 24 | Year C; Proper 26 | Year B; Proper 6 | Year A; Providence | ; Psalter/Psalm Paraphrases | ; Reign of Christ | Year C; Risk | ; Satan/Demonic Forces/Devil | ; Security | ; Sin | ; Struggle and Conflict | ; Trust | ; Truth | ; Tuesday in Holy Week | Year ABC; Victory | ; Word of God | ; Worship |
Voices United #262
Voices United #770b
Display Title: Psalm 46 First Line: A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing Tune Title: [A mighty fortress is our God] Scripture: Psalm 46 Date: 1996 Subject: Assurance | ; Change | ; Christian Year | Reformation Day; Confidence | ; Conflict and Struggle | ; Courage | ; Empowerment | ; Evil | ; Funerals and Memorial Services | ; God | Creator; God | Eternity and Power; God | Guardian/Help; God | Images; God | Kingdom, Majesty, Realm; God | Power/Might; God | Presence; God | Protection; God | Reign; God | Sovereignty; God | Strength and Refuge; God | Truth; Heritage | ; Holy Spirit | Gifts; Jesus Christ | Lord of Life; Jesus Christ | name; Jesus Christ | Strength and Refuge; Kingdom of God | ; Pilgrimage and Conflict | ; Praise | ; Processionals (Opening of Worship) | ; Providence | ; Psalter/Psalm Paraphrases | ; Risk | ; Satan/Demonic Forces/Devil | ; Security | ; Sin | ; Struggle and Conflict | ; Trust | ; v | ; Victory | ; Word of God | ; Worship |
Voices United #770b
Voices United #789
Display Title: Psalm 71 First Line: A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing Tune Title: [A mighty fortress is our God] Scripture: Psalm 71 Date: 1996 Subject: Assurance | ; Change | ; Christian Year | Reformation Day; Confidence | ; Conflict and Struggle | ; Courage | ; Empowerment | ; Eternal Life | ; Evil | ; Funerals and Memorial Services | ; God | Creator; God | Eternity and Power; God | Guardian/Help; God | Images; God | Kingdom, Majesty, Realm; God | Power/Might; God | Presence; God | Protection; God | Reign; God | Sovereignty; God | Strength and Refuge; God | Truth; Heritage | ; Holy Spirit | Gifts; Jesus Christ | Lord of Life; Jesus Christ | name; Jesus Christ | Strength and Refuge; Kingdom of God | ; Pilgrimage and Conflict | ; Praise | ; Processionals (Opening of Worship) | ; Providence | ; Psalter/Psalm Paraphrases | ; Risk | ; Satan/Demonic Forces/Devil | ; Security | ; Sin | ; Struggle and Conflict | ; Trust | ; Truth | ; Victory | ; Word of God | ; Worship |
Voices United #789
With Heart and Voice #128
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 66 7 Scripture: Psalm 46 Date: 1989 Subject: The Church in the World |
With Heart and Voice #128
Worship and Rejoice #507
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 |
Worship and Rejoice #507
Worship and Service Hymnal #1
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 Date: 2006 Subject: Choir | ; Chorales | ; God the Father | His Sovereignty; Warfare, Christian |
Worship and Service Hymnal #1
Worship in Song #239
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
Worship in Song #239
Yes, Lord! #144
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: 1982 Subject: Refuge |
Yes, Lord! #144
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