"Thank you so much for your heartfelt comment! 🙏 It's truly uplifting to know that my arrangement of 'A Mighty Fortress' resonated with you. Indeed, we are blessed to be reminded of God's never-failing love through this timeless hymn. May His love continue to inspire and uplift us. Many blessings to you! ✨🕊" - John
Praise God for our great Reformers and the Reformation of the Christian Faith! Wonderful to hear a great hymn of the faith on this magnificient instrument! I have been truly blessed by this on Reformation Weekend! Sola Deo Gloria!
As a lifelong Lutheran, I've heard this hymn quite often, however, never with such regal beauty as it is given here! Praise God for such heavenly talent!
Thank you so much. Sorry for so late a response, I did not know my comments were turned off until today. Lots of catching up... Thank God for forgiveness :)
I do not seem to hear this in church as much as I would like, but the times that I do, it is a sign of prayers being answered or a special blessing I might be asking for. Happened this weekend at Mass. Love this version so much.
thank you for this beautiful hymn. with all the stuff happening, mucho relevant today as it was in the past. Done with much reverence and joy. CHeeeRsss!!!
"Thanks a lot for the love! 'A Mighty Fortress' really is a special hymn. Glad you enjoyed it! Any favorite parts or ideas for my next piece? Would love to hear your thoughts!"
It is so sad that today's young people and middle age also will never appreciate the sound of a song like this or even feel the power of God. They are so lost in this world and so many never get chance to enjoy music and the power it has.
I've heard a lot of great music from the pipe organ in my day. You have a great talent, this is by far, the best I've ever heard. Wonderful job! Keep this great work flowing. God will certainly have you playing in heaven one day. All Glory and Thanks Be To God.
This is my favorite arrangement of this hymn for the pipe organ on RUclips! So many of them are "interpretations" which demonstrate the organist's skill, but in which the original hymn can hardly be found. Yours is played as well as any of them, yet lets the truth and power of this song speak for itself. Well done.
I can't believe this is my first time hearing this - this is my favorite hymn, and this arrangement for solo organ took my breath away! We have a very talented organist friend and plan on using this as the postlude for our wedding ceremony in a few months. Thank you for sharing your gifts, God bless you!
Thank you so much for your heartfelt comment! I'm truly honored to hear that my arrangement resonated with you so deeply, especially as it's your favorite hymn. It's wonderful to know that it will be part of such a special moment in your life - your wedding ceremony. I wish you and your future spouse a lifetime of happiness and love. May your wedding day be as beautiful and harmonious as the music that fills it. Blessings to you both!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! 'Jai Shree Ram' is a beautiful expression of devotion. Music has a wonderful way of connecting us across different cultures and beliefs. 🙏 Wishing you peace and joy!
Thank you for sharing your delightful improvisation of this wonderful hymn - moments like this where God and music walk hand in hand..... “Music is a fair and glorious gift from God. I am strongly persuaded that after theology there is no art than can be placed on a level with music; for besides theology, music is the only art capable of affording peace and joy of the heart.” ~Martin Luther~
Thank you for this. I first heard this On the children’s show Davey and Goliath when I was young. How beautiful on pipe organ. I’ve asked my family to play this piece when I pass.
Wow! This is awesome! It's been my favorite hymn since I was a teenager and remains so to this day. I've played it on the organ too. But nothing beats a pipe organ for awesome sound!
Thank you so much. I'm sorry but your comments just showed up. I had no idea that my comments were turned off. I apologize for the extremely late response.
My that is Beautiful! Praise God! What a gift you were blessed with which you use to the Glory of God and to bless and inspire others. I love organ music and wish I could play--I bet it is the most difficult instrument to learn.
Thank you for your kind comments. It's never too late to start taking lessons. I once had an organ student who was in her early 70s and determined to learn to play.
Don't you all understand....this is the soundtrack of the Day of Our Lord, of the day when He comes, the day when we rest secured in the arms of those who have gone on before us, nevermore to grieve.
Thanks. I recently recorded a "short" video of my playing an abbreviated version of "A Mighty Fortress." It's scheduled to be released on August 9. I wanted to send you a sneak preview, but RUclips said the video had to remain private until the 9th. Anyway, thanks for your reply.
Best solo organ version I have heard! For anyone who wants to read the words while listening: "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 doth seek to work us woe; His craft and power are great, and, armed with cruel hate, On earth is not his equal. 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: Dost 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. And though this world, with devils filled, should threaten to undo us, We will not fear, for God hath 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. 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."
@@johnmarquardt1991 John those ARE the words on Martin Luther, albeit translated into English for those of us who don't have the renaissance German. The bulwark of Protestantism- God bless Martin Luther- may the "new" Catholic church see fit to revoke it's excommunication! Until rome does this, we all will understand that all their touchy-feely ecumenicism is just hog wash meant to hide the bloody truth of papal evil...
John Marquardt, correct, and the original violent words were mostly from Luther himself, an acknowledged Jew Hater who wrote “Of Jews And Their Lies” in which he called on the provinces of Germany) to confiscate their homes and savings, and force them to live outside the cities in tent encampments. But he added, if they would only accept Christ as their savior, then Luther would forgive them. Nice man.
@@johnmarquardt1991 Let's hear the not "dumbed down" words then? Even if the English words I posed above aren't his original ones, they are certainly edifying for Christians especially the second verse. If Luther's original words are even better though, I'll happily sing them instead.
Bernie; So good to hear from you, and I'm glad you enjoyed the organ. We love up here in Freehold! Judi says hi, and we both wish you a very Happy New Year.
Wow this was a beautiful arrangement. Written by the great Martin Luther during such a trialing time. We don’t hear the organ much these days and it’s sad that it’s a dying instrument to so many. I wish I knew how to play it. I play the piano by ear only. It’d probably be hard to do so on a classic organ because the sound comes out slightly after hitting the keys.
You are very kind. This hymn has always been my favorite, and I just imagine the majesty and power of Christ, as a fortress so super imposing and majestic, but also so powerful
Psalm 46 Luther Bibel 1545 46 (Ein Lied der Kinder Korah, von der Jugend, vorzusingen.) Gott ist unsre Zuversicht und Stärke. Eine Hilfe in den großen Nöten, die uns getroffen haben. 2 Darum fürchten wir uns nicht, wenngleich die Welt unterginge und die Berge mitten ins Meer sänken, 3 wenngleich das Meer wütete und wallte und von seinem Ungestüm die Berge einfielen. (Sela.)
Thanks, Gee. Never had anyone compare it to "dancing mad." Actually that song was released in 1994, I believe. But anyway, I hope you enjoyed. Thanks again. John
A tragedy of this age is the mindless singing of these wonderfully meaningful hymns. I'm afraid that is helped, if not encouraged by music only without the lyrics. I do appreciate this music but feel others would be benefitted more with the corresponding lyrics. Fortunately for me, I've memorized the hymn and believe some others have too. A Mighty Fortress A Mighty Fortress Is Our God a bulwark never failing; Our helper He amidst the flood of mortal ills prevailing. For still our ancient foe, Doth seek to work us woe; His craft and power are great; And armed with cruel hate: On earth is not his equal. 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. Dost 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. And though this world with demons 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. 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. Mull over the last two verses. How meaningful and poignant. Not only was He used of God in establishing the most important tenet of the Protestant Reformation--SOLA SCRIPTURA, he also greatly fostered singing of hymns in the church service. What would the worship service be devoid of song and music? Read about this man so wonderfully used of God in the great book, The Great Controversy by Ellen G. White available from any Adventist Book Center, any Seventh-day Adventist Church and also on line by searching or from the Pacific Press Publishing Association.
You bring up a valid point. Lyrics indeed hold significant meaning and can enhance the experience of the music. It's wonderful that you've memorized the hymn and find solace in it. Let's cherish these meaningful hymns together.
Such a shame many protestants are going back to the catholic church with this movement. Look up the history of the roman catholic church and see what it has done for your seld.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. It's always valuable to consider different perspectives and learn from history. Understanding the past helps us shape a better future.
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AMEN, Thank You Heavenly Father for Your Never Failing Love.
"Thank you so much for your heartfelt comment! 🙏 It's truly uplifting to know that my arrangement of 'A Mighty Fortress' resonated with you. Indeed, we are blessed to be reminded of God's never-failing love through this timeless hymn. May His love continue to inspire and uplift us. Many blessings to you! ✨🕊" - John
Praise God for our great Reformers and the Reformation of the Christian Faith! Wonderful to hear a great hymn of the faith on this magnificient instrument! I have been truly blessed by this on Reformation Weekend! Sola Deo Gloria!
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This arrangement brings tears to my eyes. It is so grand and sounds so full on the pipe organ. What a fitting song to be played as tribute to our God.
chumley7117 Thank you for your kind comments. God bless you
John Cavicchio God bless you too!
chumley7117 , Amen brother.
christopher allsbrook oh yes!!! It is a piece I would love to hear in church
As a lifelong Lutheran, I've heard this hymn quite often, however, never with such regal beauty as it is given here! Praise God for such heavenly talent!
Thank you for comment. I appreciate it.
This song is one of the iconic songs of music. Played on a beautiful organ makes it sound very majestic, powerful.
Thank you so much. Sorry for so late a response, I did not know my comments were turned off until today. Lots of catching up... Thank God for forgiveness :)
It's so sad to see what is happening to our churches today. However, this takes away that sadness temporarily.
Thank you, I understand your concern. Music can indeed provide comfort during challenging times.
Love it! :) A Mighty Fortress Indeed! ✝
Thank you very much. I appreciate your comment
Such and inspirational arrangement! God bless you
Thank you for those kind words, I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
Praise our Great God and His Son our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ the King of Kings, our Great High Priest intercedeing for us. Amen.
Amen
Thanks for the Thumbs up! God bless you in your ministry. I have really enjoyed your site and its message.
Beautiful rendition. So skillfully played.
Thank you very much. I appreciate you taking the time to comment
Thankful this GREAT HYMN OF CHRISTIANITY .....WONDERFUL SIR!! especially this August of Covid fears doubts anxiety! CHRIST! OUR FORTRESS !
Thank you for your kind words.
Thank you so much.
I do not seem to hear this in church as much as I would like, but the times that I do, it is a sign of prayers being answered or a special blessing I might be asking for. Happened this weekend at Mass. Love this version so much.
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WOW! This is absolutely amazing. You have made my day with this hymn. Thank you so much for sharing.
I'm so glad you enjoyed this piece. Thank you for your comment.
thank you for this beautiful hymn.
with all the stuff happening,
mucho relevant today as it was in the past.
Done with much reverence and joy.
CHeeeRsss!!!
You're so very welcome. Your comment just showed up, along with many others. Sorry for the delay, I had no idea they were turned off for so long.
First time hearing it with just an orgran. It's beautiful.
Thank you. You comment just showing up.... Sorry for the delay, I had no idea they were turned off for so long.
This song is the heart of our Christian faith!
"Thanks a lot for the love! 'A Mighty Fortress' really is a special hymn. Glad you enjoyed it! Any favorite parts or ideas for my next piece? Would love to hear your thoughts!"
It is so sad that today's young people and middle age also will never appreciate the sound of a song like this or even feel the power of God. They are so lost in this world and so many never get chance to enjoy music and the power it has.
Never give up hope!
wonderful. you are awesome super
Thank you, I appreciate you taking the time to comment.
I'm all astonishment. This is quite majestic and beautiful.
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I've heard a lot of great music from the pipe organ in my day. You have a great talent, this is by far, the best I've ever heard. Wonderful job! Keep this great work flowing. God will certainly have you playing in heaven one day. All Glory and Thanks Be To God.
Thank you Christopher for your very kind comments. God bless you.
John Cavicchio
John Cavicchio, you're very welcome sir.
This is my favorite arrangement of this hymn for the pipe organ on RUclips! So many of them are "interpretations" which demonstrate the organist's skill, but in which the original hymn can hardly be found. Yours is played as well as any of them, yet lets the truth and power of this song speak for itself. Well done.
Thank you
Now that's organ playing for real! Wow.
Thank you
Best performance on a wonderful instrument!
Thank you for your kind comment
Lovely, majestic arrangement! Well done! What a magnificent sounding instrument as well.
Thank you for your kind words. I am glad you enjoyed my arrangement. God bless you.
I can't believe this is my first time hearing this - this is my favorite hymn, and this arrangement for solo organ took my breath away! We have a very talented organist friend and plan on using this as the postlude for our wedding ceremony in a few months. Thank you for sharing your gifts, God bless you!
Thank you so much for your heartfelt comment! I'm truly honored to hear that my arrangement resonated with you so deeply, especially as it's your favorite hymn. It's wonderful to know that it will be part of such a special moment in your life - your wedding ceremony. I wish you and your future spouse a lifetime of happiness and love. May your wedding day be as beautiful and harmonious as the music that fills it. Blessings to you both!
Jai shree Ram,🙏🙏🌹🌹🚩🚩♥️♥️
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! 'Jai Shree Ram' is a beautiful expression of devotion. Music has a wonderful way of connecting us across different cultures and beliefs. 🙏 Wishing you peace and joy!
Extraordinarily profound, that was beautiful.
Thank you very much for your kind comment
Superb, John. This hymn has so much power and energy. Soli Deo Gloria.
Thanks for listening
WOW! EXCELENT... WONDEFUL, REFORMED HYMN... GLORY TO GOD, SOLI DEO GLORIA.
Thank you very much
Thank you for sharing your delightful improvisation of this wonderful hymn - moments like this where God and music walk hand in hand.....
“Music is a fair and glorious gift from God. I am strongly persuaded that after theology there is no art than can be placed on a level with music; for besides theology, music is the only art capable of affording peace and joy of the heart.”
~Martin Luther~
You're welcome.
Thank you for this. I first heard this On the children’s show Davey and Goliath when I was young. How beautiful on pipe organ. I’ve asked my family to play this piece when I pass.
You're welcome, I'm so glad you enjoyed it.
Wonderful work!
Many thanks, I am glad you enjoyed it. God bless you!
Wow! This is awesome! It's been my favorite hymn since I was a teenager and remains so to this day. I've played it on the organ too. But nothing beats a pipe organ for awesome sound!
Thank you so much. I'm sorry but your comments just showed up. I had no idea that my comments were turned off. I apologize for the extremely late response.
Beautifully done!!
Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it. 😊
John, great song played by great organist. I love it :)
I´m sending you greetings from Slovakia...
Thank you for you kind comments. May God bless you.
My that is Beautiful! Praise God! What a gift you were blessed with which you use to the Glory of God and to bless and inspire others.
I love organ music and wish I could play--I bet it is the most difficult instrument to learn.
Thank you for your kind comments. It's never too late to start taking lessons. I once had an organ student who was in her early 70s and determined to learn to play.
Absolutely beautiful!!! This was one of my Father's favorite hymns.
God bless that soul, dear! He must definitely have well understood and experienced the Divine One's love and power! ....love from India!
Thank you
Don't you all understand....this is the soundtrack of the Day of Our Lord, of the day when He comes, the day when we rest secured in the arms of those who have gone on before us, nevermore to grieve.
Nicely put
My favorite song 🙏
Thanks Rex
Truly majestic!
Thank you so much, Joseph. I really appreciate your comment.
some day I would like to see a video of your playing this
Thanks. I recently recorded a "short" video of my playing an abbreviated version of "A Mighty Fortress." It's scheduled to be released on August 9. I wanted to send you a sneak preview, but RUclips said the video had to remain private until the 9th. Anyway, thanks for your reply.
Muito obrigado. Que Deus os abençoe.
This is absolutely awesome. The best organ rendition on RUclips by far! Glorious!
Thanks
This is my very favorite hymn!!!! Thank you for seeking me out and letting me learn of you. What an outstanding organist you are!!!
Denny
Thank you
Muito imponente, maravilhoso. Apesar de muito simples como Ele era, Jesus merece.
Thanks
Thank you. I am planning on recording some more pieces in the near future and will definitely consider that piece.
FANTASTIC GOD BLESS YOU
Thanks
Nice one😊
Thanks for your comment. I appreciate it.
Best solo organ version I have heard! For anyone who wants to read the words while listening:
"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 doth seek to work us woe;
His craft and power are great, and, armed with cruel hate,
On earth is not his equal.
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:
Dost 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.
And though this world, with devils filled, should threaten to undo us,
We will not fear, for God hath 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.
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."
Those are weak words, not the strong words of Martin Luther.
@@johnmarquardt1991 John those ARE the words on Martin Luther, albeit translated into English for those of us who don't have the renaissance German. The bulwark of Protestantism- God bless Martin Luther- may the "new" Catholic church see fit to revoke it's excommunication! Until rome does this, we all will understand that all their touchy-feely ecumenicism is just hog wash meant to hide the bloody truth of papal evil...
@@ronalddunne3413 Nope those words are the dumbed down version of the hymn because some people thought the original words are violent.
John Marquardt, correct, and the original violent words were mostly from Luther himself, an acknowledged Jew Hater who wrote “Of Jews And Their Lies” in which he called on the provinces of Germany) to confiscate their homes and savings, and force them to live outside the cities in tent encampments. But he added, if they would only accept Christ as their savior, then Luther would forgive them. Nice man.
@@johnmarquardt1991 Let's hear the not "dumbed down" words then? Even if the English words I posed above aren't his original ones, they are certainly edifying for Christians especially the second verse. If Luther's original words are even better though, I'll happily sing them instead.
Bernie;
So good to hear from you, and I'm glad you enjoyed the organ. We love up here in Freehold! Judi says hi, and we both wish you a very Happy New Year.
Thank you. I appreciate your comment. God bless you, also.
Thank you.
Thank you
Thank you. I appreciate your comment.
I can do no other.
Short and powerful statement. Keep being true to yourself!
Amen.
Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Thank you for your reply. I appreciate your comments. Are you also an organist?
Wow this was a beautiful arrangement. Written by the great Martin Luther during such a trialing time. We don’t hear the organ much these days and it’s sad that it’s a dying instrument to so many. I wish I knew how to play it. I play the piano by ear only. It’d probably be hard to do so on a classic organ because the sound comes out slightly after hitting the keys.
Thank you Julie. If you have access to an organ, try playing a couple tunes by ear, and you may be surprised.
cool!!! Thumps up!
Thanks
3:00-3:13 is what the second coming will sound like
You are very kind. This hymn has always been my favorite, and I just imagine the majesty and power of Christ, as a fortress so super imposing and majestic, but also so powerful
Amen
I just want to comment on your thought. What a thought? Highly commendable. Thank you very much.
Much better than most versions I hear on youtube. Much better. Could you do Jesu meine zuversicht? (my favorite)
Thank you
Psalm 46
Luther Bibel 1545
46 (Ein Lied der Kinder Korah, von der Jugend, vorzusingen.) Gott ist unsre Zuversicht und Stärke. Eine Hilfe in den großen Nöten, die uns getroffen haben.
2 Darum fürchten wir uns nicht, wenngleich die Welt unterginge und die Berge mitten ins Meer sänken,
3 wenngleich das Meer wütete und wallte und von seinem Ungestüm die Berge einfielen. (Sela.)
Beautiful words from Psalm 46. Thanks for sharing this uplifting verse.
Despite it being a Luteran hymn, this sounds like something played at the start of Catholic Mass.
I think most churches enjoy this inspiring song.
so this is were the opening for dancing mad came from. huh.
Thanks, Gee. Never had anyone compare it to "dancing mad." Actually that song was released in 1994, I believe. But anyway, I hope you enjoyed. Thanks again. John
is it a Skinner?
It's an Austin 2 manual pipe organ
It is an Austin Organ, built specifically for the church I play at
A tragedy of this age is the mindless singing of these wonderfully meaningful hymns. I'm afraid that is helped, if not encouraged by music only without the lyrics. I do appreciate this music but feel others would be benefitted more with the corresponding lyrics. Fortunately for me, I've memorized the hymn and believe some others have too.
A Mighty Fortress
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God a bulwark never failing; Our helper He amidst the flood of mortal ills prevailing.
For still our ancient foe, Doth seek to work us woe;
His craft and power are great; And armed with cruel hate:
On earth is not his equal.
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.
Dost 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.
And though this world with demons 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.
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.
Mull over the last two verses. How meaningful and poignant.
Not only was He used of God in establishing the most important tenet of the Protestant Reformation--SOLA SCRIPTURA, he also greatly fostered singing of hymns in the church service. What would the worship service be devoid of song and music?
Read about this man so wonderfully used of God in the great book, The Great Controversy by Ellen G. White available from any Adventist Book Center, any Seventh-day Adventist Church and also on line by searching or from the Pacific Press Publishing Association.
You bring up a valid point. Lyrics indeed hold significant meaning and can enhance the experience of the music. It's wonderful that you've memorized the hymn and find solace in it. Let's cherish these meaningful hymns together.
very religious
Thanks Slick, I really appreciate you taking the time to comment. John
a good hearing aids will solve your problem.
Not yet, I hope
Such a shame many protestants are going back to the catholic church with this movement. Look up the history of the roman catholic church and see what it has done for your seld.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. It's always valuable to consider different perspectives and learn from history. Understanding the past helps us shape a better future.
Too many frills and trills!
I appreciated your honesty. Thanks. Sorry for the delay in writing, I did not know my comments were turned off. Lots of catching up to do.