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Psalm 46:1-2
God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way, though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea.

October 31, 1517 is the date when Martin Luther posted his 95 Thesis on the doors of the Cathedral of Wittenberg in Germany. This is perhaps the most important day in Protestant history. With this event the Protestant Reformation was officially born. A hymn that became a rallying cry of the Reformation was written by Martin Luther, the words are typed below.

1

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.

2

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

3

And tho this world, with devils filled,
Should threaten to undo us,
We will not fear, for God hath willed
His truth to triumph thru 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.

4

That word above all earthly pow’rs –
No thanks to them abideth;
The Spirit and the gifts are ours
Thru 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.

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