Martin Luther, former Augustinian monk, did very much to lead the church away from Rome. Luther's understanding of Romans 1:17, "The just shall live by faith," led him to great feats for the kingdom. He believed correctly that Scripture must be taught and heard in order for the saints to be built up in the faith. Luther also believed that singing the faith (i.e. the Word of God) was crucial to the building up of the believer. Interestingly, music played a very significant role in the spread of the reformation. A Mighty Fortress is our God became the battle hymn of the reformation. Luther actually encouraged his friend Philip Melanchthon (author of The Augsburg Confession) to sing this hymn when all seemed lost. The hymn is a summary of Psalm 46.
As you are able sing this hymn with gusto today and thank God for the work He did for His church and His glory through the lives of men like Martin Luther.
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