A Mighty Fortress is Our God (Forrest)

A Mighty Fortress is Our God - Dan Forrest
Southwestern University Singers and Festival Mass Choir perform during the 2018 Southwestern Music Festival at the
Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center in Dallas, Texas.
Jonathan E. L. Wall, director
Dr. Devon Howard, Lay Family Concert Organ
Imperial Brass
Martin Reid, Ann Sauder, Jonathan Blue, Trent Muse,
Hannah Sto Nino, percussion

[stevesawyer]

Incredibly powerful, majestic hymn. Imagine the choirs in Heaven singing this praise to our Savior.

[arlenehensley]

I believe my brother in heaven is hearing this great music.

[susiechilberg]

We performed this at our church today. I knew my brother was singing at Jesus’ throne with us

[sillychess]

I had the privilege of portraying German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer in a production of “The Beams are Creaking”. He sings this song right before his execution. It is very emotional for him, not because of his imminent death, but because he will finally meet his Savior in eternity. This was his favorite hymn. Thank you for performing this wonderful piece. This song now has a very special place in my soul.

[siatzeyuannathan]

I love the hammer knocking metal sound, as if Martin Luther hammers his 95 theses on the door, marks the day of Christianity reformation, sweeps out the cults and false theologies, bolstering the foundations of the truth. Our God truly is the Mighty Fortress!!!!

[alisabonecutter]

God bless you they played that song at my grandmother's funeral

[helenmaksymicz]

My favorite Hymn I play it a lot in church. Excellent

[himerperezgonzalez]

Wow, beautiful song. God is honorable with this kind of interpretation. The view of the place is also majestic.

[julievanderleest]

This was incredible! I noticed that the organist wasn’t even facing the conductor. That’s also very impressive. I do love this ancient hymn. Absolutely beautiful!! I’m sure it was just breathtaking to hear in person. To God be the glory.❤❤❤❤

[garythorington]

I don't have the adequate adjectives to describe this, , makes me think I am already in heaven

[jdbreaux]

I miss "The Mort." I did indeed enjoyed this.

[luiric]

Wonderful song of praise to our wonderful GOD!!! Praise JESUS Amen!!!

[nanikdasani]

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
does seek to work us woe;
his craft and power 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.
You 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 though this world, with devils filled,
should threaten to undo us,
we will not fear, for God has willed
his truth to triumph through 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 powers
no thanks to them abideth;
the Spirit and the gifts are ours
through 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!

[bremick]

I cannot believe that there is only one comment about this beautiful piece of music.. Wonderful..

[geonmzahsan]

Tremendous singing & practice work. Keeping people together & practice is a major managerial task. Great organ

[micheassamuelserafica]

Amazing voices as the Choir sings Martin Luther's hymn. YHWH bless you!

[kimevans]

Okay, WOW! Very powerful and mighty as the message itself.

[johne]

Thank you posting. I have heard the original meter and phrasing only once before, in live performance -- nice contrast for the opening verse. Interesting and original arrangement.

(Nice set of organ and human "pipes, " too.)

[dwightstone]

Absolutely incredible! May God be praised!!

[Chalitohn]

Very majestic, its beautiful! Aleluya 🙌🏽