A mighty Fortress is our God

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
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 God’s 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
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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Cyrus

North York, Ontario, Canada

That word above all earthly powers,

(The word of God is above all earthly powers)

No thanks to them, abideth;

(The word abides, when the earthly powers fight against it, no thanks to the earthly powers: the earthly powers can’t determine the life of the word)

The Spirit and the gifts are ours

(The Holy Spirit and His gifts are forever given unto us)

Through Him who with us sideth:

(Due to Jesus who died for us, who sides with us)

Let goods and kindred go,

This mortal life also;

The body they may kill:

God’s truth abideth still,

His Kingdom is forever.


Jon

I don’t understand the beginning of the fourth verse.


Mary Lou Bradbury

Tucson, AZ, United States

I love that song it stirs my heart! I’ve sung that song from a very early age in church and church camp. He is my protector!


Marilyn Rutledge

Copley, Ohio, United States

This was my Grand father's favorite hymn. I have sung it to myself over and over. The words are powerful and true!! Much strength to encourage us to press on for Him


Anonymous

Good song


Dee Stiles

Amherst, NH, United States

I often Google and listen to Steve Green sing this song years ago. Absolutely awesome!

A song sung by generations of believers who know that the Lord God Almighty absolutely will prevail over the enemy!! Let's walk in faith and confidence in Christ today!


Lynda Spencer

United Kingdom

I have not sung this hymn since I was a student in the seventies, but came across it again this morning through my daily Bible reading and study. Wow! Truths, unchanged from the dawn of time, that will echo down through eternity!


Bruce Lynn McCarty

Jacksonville, FL, United States

I sought the Lord and he heard my cry and delivered me from all my fears. I heard from a Pastor who was at Pat Robertson’s Memorial service that this song was sung and wanted to sing it to remember having loved this song. Pleasantly surprised to find the words and the music to help me sing along this blessed morning.


Kelvin Cribvs

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

I love it, I just love it, singing hymns to my Lord and My God Jesus Christ forever and forever, I love to sing His praise, I love to praise Him, I love to praise His name, He's my rock, my rock my sword and shield. He's got wheels in the middle of a wheel, He's just a jewes that I have found, O! HALLELUJAH! HALLELUJAH! Hallelujah! I love to praise His name, O Jesus! I love to praise your Holy name! 🎵🎼🎵🔥🙏🎵🎼🔥😊🎵🎵


Candi Hagler

Land O Lakes, FL, United States

Love singing this hymn over and over!

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