Today is Reformation Day. The following lyrics come from my friend Martin Luther. 110. A Mighty Fortress Is Our God Text: Martin Luther Trans. by Frederick H. Hedge Music: Martin Luther Harmony from The New Hymnal for American Youth Tune: EIN FESTE BURG, Meter: 87.87.66.667 1. A mighty fortress is our God, a bulwark never failing; our helper he amid the flood of mortal ills prevaling. For still our ancient foe doth 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 Gods own choosing. Dost 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 hath 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, thru him who with us sideth. Let goods and kindred go, this mortal life also; the body they may kill; Gods truth abideth still; his kingdom is forever.
Posted on: Thu, 31 Oct 2013 18:57:42 +0000