“A Mighty Fortress Is Our God”

A mighty fortress is our God,
a good defense and weapon,
he helps us get free from every difficulty
that befalls us.
The ancient wicked foe,
is determined to get us.
great might and much deceit
are his ruthless weapons,
on earth he has no equal.

With our might naught can be done;
soon were we lost.
But for us fights the valiant one,
whom God himself elected.
Ask ye, who is this?
He is called Jesus Christ;
the Lord of Sabaoth;
and there is no other God;
He holds the field forever.

And if the world were full of devils
eager to devour us,
we would not be all that afraid,
for we would nonetheless succeed.
The prince of this world,
however fierce he may appear,
can do no harm to us,
The result: he stands condemned;
one little word can fell him.

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,
let all these go;
they have won nothing.
The kingdom remains ours.