Author: Martin Luther Hymnal: CWP2021 #46D (2021) Meter: 8.7.8.7.5.5.5.6.7 Lyrics: 1 A mighty fortress is our God,
a trusty shield and weapon;
he helps us free from ev'ry need
that has us now o'ertaken.
The old evil foe
now means deadly woe;
deep guile and great might
are his dread arms in fight;
on earth is not his equal.
2 With might of ours can naught be done,
soon were our loss effected;
but for us fights the valiant one
whom God himself elected.
You ask, "Who is this?"
Jesus Christ it is,
the almighty LORD,
and there's no other God;
he holds the field forever.
3 Though devils all the world should fill,
all eager to devour us,
we tremble not, we fear no ill:
they shall not overpow'r us.
This world's prince may still
scowl fierce as he will,
he can harm us none.
He's judged; the deed is done;
one little word can fell him.
4 The Word they still shall let remain
nor any thanks have for it;
he's by our side upon the plain
with his good gifts and Spirit.
And take they our life,
goods, fame, child, and wife,
though all may be gone,
our victory is won;
the kingdom's ours forever! Topics: Assurance; Danger; Epiphany Season; Fear; God as Fortress; God as Help; God as Refuge; God as Strength; Installation; Lenten; Military Service; Ordination; Peace; Persecution; Prayer; Reformation; Suffering; Trouble; Witness Scripture: Psalm 46 Languages: English Tune Title: EIN FESTE BURG
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