A Mighty Fortress Is Our God

Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott

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About this hymn

Historical background

Luther’s paraphrase of Psalm 46 entered print during the early Reformation and became one of its defining chorales.

Theology & Scripture

The text confesses God as defender and places the Christian’s confidence in Christ and the enduring Word rather than human strength.

2Sam 22:2-3 · Ps 18:1-2 · 1Cor 15:55-57 · Rom 8:37-39

Musical background

Ein feste Burg is presented in the documented public-domain setting named by the source score. This edition contains four-part SATB harmony in D.

Sources & rights

Verified for United States on 2026-10-12. Public domain — source score marking

Words: Martin Luther, 1529. Translation composite circa 1868 Pennsylvania Lutheran Church Book. Music: 'Ein Feste Burg (Rhythmic)' Martin Luther, 1529. Setting: "Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-Book", 1931. copyright: public domain.
Music source and setting: 'Evangelical Lutheran Hymn Book', 1931 Edition Hymn 273.