[Verse 1]
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A mighty fortress is our God, A bulwark never failing,
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Our helper He amid the flood Of mortal ills prevailing.
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For still our ancient foe Doth seek to work us woe
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His craft and pow'r are great,
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And armed with cruel hate,
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On earth is not his equal.
[Verse 2]
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Did we in our own strength confide, Our striving would be losing,
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Were not the right man on our side, The man of God's own choosing.
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Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is He
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Lord Sabaoth His name,
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From age to age the same
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And He must win the battle.
[Verse 3]
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And tho' this world, with devils filled, Should threaten to undo us,
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We will not fear, for God hath willed His truth to triumph thro' us.
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The prince of darkness grim, We tremble not for him
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His rage we can endure,
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For lo, his doom is sure:
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One little word shall fell him.
[Verse 4]
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That word above all earthly pow'rs, No thanks to them, abideth;
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The Spirit and the gifts are ours Thro' Him who with us sideth.
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Let goods and kindred go, This mortal life also
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The body they may kill;
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God's truth abideth still:
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His kingdom is forever.