A Mighty Fortress is Our God | story behind the hymn | hymn history | lyrics

Описание: Today we delve into the rich history and profound significance of Martin Luther's iconic hymn, "A Mighty Fortress is Our God." Discover the fascinating origins of this powerful song, written by Luther himself during the tumultuous times of the Reformation. Learn how this hymn became a symbol of faith, resilience, and hope for countless believers over the centuries.

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Sources used for this video:
Price, Carl F. A Year of Hymn Stories; A Primer Of Hymnology. 1914. New York, Cincinnati, Methodist Book concern (https://archive.org/details/yearofhym...)
Emurian, Ernest K. Living Stories of Famous Hymns. 1955. Grand Rapids, MI : Baker Book House (https://archive.org/details/livingsto...)
Adams, Lucy Neely. 52 Hymn Story Devotions. 2000. Nashville: Abdingdon
Kenneth W. Osbeck. 101 Hymn Stories. 1985. Kregal Publications: Grand Rapids
John Mclelland. The Ambassador Book of Great Hymn Stories. 1994. Ambassador Productions Ltd: Belfast

LYRICS:
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!

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