“A mighty Fortress is our God” Psalm 46 (antiphon: v. 7)
The Lord of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.
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God is our refuge and strength,
a very present help in trouble.
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Therefore we will not fear though the earth gives way,
though the mountains be moved into the heart of the sea,
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though its waters roar and foam,
though the mountains tremble at its swelling. Selah
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There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
the holy habitation of the Most High.
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God is in the midst of her; she shall not be moved;
God will help her when morning dawns.
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The nations rage, the kingdoms totter;
he utters his voice, the earth melts.
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The Lord of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
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Come, behold the works of the Lord,
how he has brought desolations on the earth.
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He makes wars cease to the end of the earth;
he breaks the bow and shatters the spear;
he burns the chariots with fire.
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“Be still, and know that I am God.
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!”
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The Lord of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah
Glory be to the Father and I to the Son*
and to the Holy | Spirit;
as it was in the be- I ginning,
is now, and will be forever. I Amen.
The Lord of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our fortress.
1 A mighty fortress is our God,
A trusty shield and weapon;
He helps us free from ev’ry need
That hath us now o’ertaken.
The old evil foe
Now means deadly woe;
Deep guile and great might
Are his dread arms in fight;
On earth is not his equal.
2 With might of ours can naught be done,
Soon were our loss effected;
But for us fights the Valiant One,
Whom God Himself elected.
Ask ye, Who is this?
Jesus Christ it is,
Of Sabaoth Lord,
And there’s none other God;
He holds the field forever.
3 Though devils all the world should fill,
All eager to devour us.
We tremble not, we fear no ill;
They shall not overpow’r us.
This world’s prince may still
Scowl fierce as he will,
He can harm us none.
He’s judged; the deed is done;
One little word can fell him.
4 The Word they still shall let remain
Nor any thanks have for it;
He’s by our side upon the plain
With His good gifts and Spirit.
And take they our life,
Goods, fame, child, and wife,
Though these all be gone,
Our vict’ry has been won;
The Kingdom ours remaineth.
COLLECT OF THE DAY
Almighty and gracious Lord, pour out Your Holy Spirit on Your faithful people. Keep us steadfast in Your grace and truth, protect and deliver us in times of temptation. Defend us against all enemies, and grant to Your Church Your saving peace; through Jesus Christ, Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.