If God Had Not Been on Our Side

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About this hymn

Date: 1524
Tune: Wär Gott nicht mit uns diese Zeit (1524)
Composer: 1524 from Walter's Geistliche Gesangbüchlein
Key: A
Meter: 8 7 8 7 8 8 7

Historical background

This edition is preserved in the Open Hymnal Project at source revision d35811b2d5c9. Contributor and publication details below are reproduced from the score metadata rather than inferred.

Theology & Scripture

The source index associates this text with Christian Life, Courage in Affliction, Faithfulness, God, Care of, God, Creator, Gratitude.

Ps 124:1-8 · Rom 8:31-39

Musical background

Wär Gott nicht mit uns diese Zeit (1524) is presented in the source key of A, with four documented parts.

Sources & rights

Verified for United States on 2026-10-13. Public domain — source score marking

Words: Martin Luther, 1524. Translation composite. Music: 'Wär Gott nicht mit uns diese Zeit (1524)' from Walter's Geistliche Gesangbüchlein, 1524. Setting: Michael Praetorius, 1610. copyright: public domain. This score is a part of the Open Hymnal Project, 2009 Revision.