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A sure foundation
Staff Notation • Sacred, Hymns
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A sure foundation by Martin Luther — Lyrics
A sure foundation God has laid
On which he builds the church of Christ.
The prophets and the apostles
His word have laid before us all.
His word declares the truth:
One man for us has come,
The real man of God
And God’s anointed one.
Jesus of this man is the name.
Jesus the great defender came
To claim his people as his own.
Once bound they were by sin’s strong power
He saves them in his darkest hour.
When Satan did his worst
On the cross was he cursed
To break the power of sin
And then to enter in
The kingdom which he had been given.
Jesus, the man, with troubled heart
Was vexed by Satan’s cunning art,
But Jesus failed not to perform
The task for which he had been born.
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About A sure foundation
Martin Luther's hymn "A sure foundation" is a profound theological statement, exploring the foundational beliefs of Christianity. The text emphasizes Jesus Christ as the cornerstone of the Church, built upon the teachings of the prophets and apostles. It highlights Jesus' divine mission to liberate humanity from sin's power, a victory achieved through his crucifixion and resurrection. The SATB setting in English allows for a rich harmonic expression of these central tenets, suitable for congregational singing or choir performance. The hymn moves from the church's foundation to Christ's redemptive work and his ultimate triumph over spiritual darkness.
