A mighty fortress is our god

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 pow'r are great,
And armed with cruel hate,
On earth is not his equal.

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 Sabbaoth His name,
From age to age the same,
And He must win the battle.

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

That Word above all earthly pow'r,
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!