A Mighty Fortress

A Mighty Fortress Lyrics

Verse 1
A mighty fortress is our God,
a bulwark never fail--ing
Our Helper He amidst the flood,
of mortal ills prevail--ing
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 e--qual

Verse 2
Did we in our own strength confide,
our striving would be los--ing
Were not the right Man on our side,
the Man of God's own choo--sing
Dost ask who that may be,
Christ Jesus, it is He
The Lord of hosts His name
from age to age the same
And He must win the battle

Verse 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

Chorus
A mighty fortress, a rock unfailing
The King of Glory forever, amen
For endless ages, enthroned in praises
The King of Glory forever, amen

Verse 4
That word above all earthly powers
no thanks to them abi--deth
The Spirit and the gifts are ours
through Him Who with us si--deth
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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