A mighty fortress is our God

A mighty fortress is our God, A helper ever near us

Translator (v. 1, 2): Anonymous; Author: Martin Luther; Translator (v. 3): Roger Nachtwey (1964)
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Translator (v. 1, 2): Anonymous

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Author: Martin Luther

Luther, Martin, born at Eisleben, Nov. 10, 1483; entered the University of Erfurt, 1501 (B.A. 1502, M.A.. 1503); became an Augustinian monk, 1505; ordained priest, 1507; appointed Professor at the University of Wittenberg, 1508, and in 1512 D.D.; published his 95 Theses, 1517; and burnt the Papal Bull which had condemned them, 1520; attended the Diet of Worms, 1521; translated the Bible into German, 1521-34; and died at Eisleben, Feb. 18, 1546. The details of his life and of his work as a reformer are accessible to English readers in a great variety of forms. Luther had a huge influence on German hymnody. i. Hymn Books. 1. Ellich cristlich lider Lobgesang un Psalm. Wittenberg, 1524. [Hamburg Library.] This contains 8 German h… Go to person page >

Translator (v. 3): Roger Nachtwey

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Text Information

First Line: A mighty fortress is our God, A helper ever near us
Title: A mighty fortress is our God
Translator (v. 3): Roger Nachtwey (1964)
Author: Martin Luther
Translator (v. 1, 2): Anonymous
Language: English
Copyright: © F. E. L. Publications Ltd.

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