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A Mighty Fortress

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First Line:
A mighty fortress is our God, A bulwark never failing
Title:
A Mighty Fortress
German Title:
Ein' Feste Burg
Author:
Martin Luther (1529)
Translator:
Frederic Henry Hedge (1852)
Meter:
8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7
Place of Origin:
Germany
Language:
English
Notes:
Spanish translation: See by Juan Bautista Cabrera Ivars
Copyright:
Public Domain
Liturgical Uses:
Closing Songs, Songs of Response

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Title:
EIN FESTE BURG
Composer:
Martin Luther (1529)
Meter:
8.7.8.7.6.6.6.6.7
Copyright:
Public Domain