A Mighty Fortress Is Our God (Virtual Choir #4)

Words and Music by Martin Luther (1529)
Translated by Frederick H. Hedge (1852)
Arrangement and Additional Chorus by Don Hart
Brass Arrangement by David Wesley
This virtual choir piece features the performances of 176 singers and musicians from 34 countries, recorded individually and assembled by David Wesley into what you see and hear!
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[@thebeatagp]

The reason people are in tears is not just because of the music. It’s because in a day where division permeates our culture you are finding a way to bind us all together not matter race, denomination or political differences. We are united through music and worship of our great God!

[@bobapjok4241]

exactly. we are all one in Christ

[@hopealivewithevang.olubunm2287]

THE BEAT by Allen Parr . Absolutely ! Thanks. God bless you all.

[@AZ-nr1id]

Amen!!!! ❤️

[@mattsteiner19]

Amen

[@SOULRELIEF22]

SO VERY GREAT! 🙏🙌💓

[@rubenlipoan1324]

I see people of different nations, age, and races, but God sees His bride!

[@trueheart8739]

Ruben Lipoan looks like mostly white to me! God’s bride will be a much better representation of ALL people.

[@dinerdashing]

Amen, Ruben! Happy New Year to you! 😊

[@shadowandreality]

It is strange to see different race though. There is only 1 human race. You mean different skin colour!

[@garywalsh3141]

@@trueheart8739 YOU STILL DON'T "GET IT" DO YOU? Maybe at the Great White Throne Judgement you will. God looks at the heart...

[@smartlamb0]

this is what God means in John 3:16 !

[@karisgranger6013]

This is what Heaven's gonna be like. People from every nation all praising God together! Except no computer screens involved! Love this. 💞💖✝️🙌🙌

[@patriciaglover703]

why wait for heaven we have the light love to change the world and create it in the now.

[@karisgranger6013]

@@patriciaglover703 Very true, we can certainly bring the kingdom of Heaven to Earth, like we should as Christians. Or Heaven culture, as I like to call it. But I'm also super excited to worship with all the Christians around the world in all the ages past, when we get to Heaven after we die. What a wonderful experience that will be! 🙌☀️🎶

[@user-mv6cl5yn4v]

I'm a South Korean Lutheran! I feel so proud after listening to this masterpiece!

[@dkdeady17]

Awesome! Like a “giant crowd of witnesses” from all over the globe combining their voices in praise to our mighty God!

[@dkdeady17]

God’s continued blessings upon you, David!

[@MegaCricket7]

Absolutely what I was thinking! We are one church in Christ!

[@Valentinaestla]

It got me in tears. Lets keep adoring. Because while we do it, nothing will stop the Gospel 💖💫💌

[@SamuelErnest]

you words touches me

[@Juan-kw6iw]

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[@mikemuchimba2825]

Indeed God has His people in every nation, race, kindred and tongue and people! Its amazing i have run out of words. God bless this ministry.

[@treythoven5582]

But why would there be a group like you described?

[@treythoven5582]

But what would Christians gain from being Christians if we did not really believe what we say we believe?

[@treythoven5582]

Are you saying that Christians are being ostracized?

[@treythoven5582]

But what about the people who stand against some popular ideas, such as transgenderism and gay marriage? Or the Christians who have been martyred? Google suggested that there were roughly 2.4 billion people who called themselves Christians. Isn't that a big number to be entirely made up of people who are afraid of each other?

[@NPatte1071]

This is how humans are really. Not what's in the news. 💘

[@thebeatagp]

Beautiful job on this! So talented and gifted man.

[@felecialee]

I cried throughout this!!! Can't wait for Heaven!

[@glennatkinson698]

God, was, is, and will ALWAYS will be our MIGHTY FORTRESS🙏🙏🙏

[@Narrow-Pather]

Praise JAH/GOD.. Amen!! 🍃💜🙏🏾💜🍃

[@Narrow-Pather]

Psalm 68:4 is where we find the name JAH. 😊

[@jimr8198]

Hardly anyone believes me when I tell them this: When I was in public high school in 1959-1963 in New York State, we all got to school on Wednesday morning , took attendance, then we all boarded school buses again. The Catholic kids were taken to the local Catholic church, the Jewish kids to the synagogue, and we Protestant kids to the local Methodist church. It was called "Religious Instruction" and it happened every Wednesday morning. This Hymn was one of the many we learned and sang as a group, and we memorized Bible verses and the 23rd Psalm, The Lord's Prayer and others. My kids still think I made it up, but it was real. Does anyone else remember doing this?

[@옒빠]

저 천국에서 우리는 모두 만날 수 있겠죠! 사랑하는 우리 구주 예수 그리스도를 마음껏 찬양하면서요!! 너무나 감동입니다!!! 은혜 충만한 프로젝트 위에 끊임없는 하나님의 기름부으심이 있길 소망합니다

[@johnsonfamilynaturals]

My sister participated in this, very neat how you did that! Great job to all! God bless

[@ThePamelabebe]

"Every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people..."

[@paulburrell1062]

Revelation 7:9-10 After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation to our God which sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb.

[@brandondavidson4085]

I love the international Kingdom of God. Matthew 18:20, "For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them."

[@TheMrAshley2010]

It is quite a thing, that once science fiction-like technologies now make this kind of 'communication' possible. Thank you , David for working so much to bring this about. ...in all things God works together with those who love him to bring about what is good... Rom 8:28

[@charray6867]

Amen, that's The Word 🀄 and I agree with it.

[@charlesngoda2511]

Good singings

[@ksteak27]

A tiny picture of our future home... where the redeemed from every time, every nation, every color, and every age will sing with one deafening voice! May God be forever praised! Thank you for creating this, brother. We need to be reminded often of what is our true purpose - to give glory to God with our fellow redeemed!

[@barbaramcclelland5394]

The Underground church in virtual reality! Come Lord Jesus for your bride!

[@redeemyourtimetictoc7905]

What a JOY will it like this in our HEAVENLY HOME?🎶🎶🎶🎺

[@cdd7629]

It's finally here

[@ginalouise1985]

Wow! I definitely want to join the choir for the next one!

[@SammyWenio-sz9yd]

Lord Jesus bless all ❤🧠bless all🌏

[@carolinetreasure3198]

Who knew that God was preparing us for the New Normal. Thank you JESUS YOU had a man for a time such as this!

[@apronacres7292]

perhaps next time include a person doing sign language? wonderful work! thank you!

[@DavidWesley]

That could be hard to coordinate, but if someone volunteers I won’t say no.

[@pjp9383]

@@DavidWesley I could probably help you with that - not to do it myself, mind you! But to connect you with a wonderful friend of our church in Scarborough, ON. Will try to bear it in mind and reach out when you start to post about the next VC. Could also reach out via the Bob Rumball Centre in Toronto?

[@andymyles3512]

I can interpret into Australian Sign Language (Auslan) for you.

[@pianosenzanima1]

Sorry, don't want to be rude, but what would be the point if the person can't hear the music??! This is a music video..

[@pjp9383]

@@pianosenzanima1 Both deaf and hard of hearing people may use sign language to communicate, so a) they may actually be able to hear the music, if loud enough b) they may be able to feel the rhythm / beat / bass of the music even if they can't "hear" it c) the words themselves have a rhythm that's worth being communicated and d) deaf and HOH folks should be able to be part of things if they want and we can include them even of their experience is different from ours. I hope that doesn't come across as snarky - tone is hard to assess in electronic communication. I just tried to think of as many examples as I could of why it would be worthwhile doing. It's basically all the same reasons why, when I post a picture or image on Twitter, I always add a caption for those who are visually impaired and using a screen reader - they may not be able to see the picture, but they'll know it's there, and what's in it. Have a good night!

[@cdd7629]

1 A mighty fortress is our God, A bulwark never failing; Our helper He amid the flood Of mortal ills prevaling. 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. 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. Dost ask who that may be? Christ Jesus, it is he; Lord Sabbaoth, 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 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. 4 That word above all earthly powers, No thanks to them, abideth; The Spirit and the gifts are ours, Thru 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.

[@tinac945]

God Bless and thank you for the words!

[@singmysong1167]

Now so many more hundreds if not thousands can sing along and join with Martin Luther and David Wesley and the angels, offering praise unto God and doom to satan!! A greater cloud of witnesses!

[@rebeccasthought2443]

Cdd• *THANKS* ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@cdd7629]

You're welcome guys

[@julieclemons6701]

Thanks from a life-long Lutheran familiar only with the original LCMS words. For me, this translation lacks some of the majesty, perhaps it's just not what I learned as a child! Luther wrote in German, originally, so it's all good!!....eg, v. 3, the blue book#262... "Tho' devils all the world should fill, ALL eager to devour us, We tremble not, we fear not ill, They shall NOT overpower us! This world's prince may still Scowl fierce as he will, he can harm us none, he's judged; the deed is done. One little word can fell him." Since childhood, I have wondered what word? ? And then I heard some scholarly guy on LPR claim Luther was asked that, too. He'd laughed and said "Boo!"

[@toxicreaction6]

brothers and sisters in christ, rejoice, for our King is coming soon in all his Glory and he has his rewards with him!

[@CutieSheba]

Wowww!!! Watching this virtual choir keeps hitting my mind; 'How beautiful heaven must b' wit all saints together... 🥰❤👌 God bless Ya'll!!! 💐

[@ireneachieng8606]

Yes every knee, nation & tribe will bow down at the feet of JESUS CHRIST our King of kings. Our mighty fortress I love you.♥️

[@1955dmb]

Beautiful voices.....beautiful faces...………...beautiful words...………...beautiful accompaniment......beautiful editing......a gift!

[@prairiegirl5165]

Canada represents!!

[@greggruenwald1330]

(Chicago) - Apri 4, 2020 - Saturday ... in the midst of COVID-19. "Lord, please return your protection and 'mighty fortress' to our world. We are most evil...totally undeserving. Please, we plead for your grace. Amen."

[@meganbos55]

I love the little flags in the corner of the singers’ boxes! It’s amazing seeing people from all over the world come together to celebrate the Lord Almighty.

[@renujames4411]

Beautiful !!!

[@annaebert135]

A taste of what it will be like praising the Lord in heaven. When we are all together with Christ

[@janellestoermer5479]

Encouraging! Especially since today is Pearl Harbor Day in the US...the day we were brought into WWII. God was our fortress...and still is.

[@WaynoGur]

Well done good and faithful servant. Matt 25:23

[@funmif30]

Heavenly! If this can be created on Earth just think of the joyous sounds we are yet to hear in Heaven awaiting us! God bless you David and cause your ministry to increase 😊. Didn't partake this time but most definitely will in the next as this is an amazing thing to be part of.

[@josefinajuatco6828]

The truth of Romans 8:28-35. To God be the glory forever and ever. Amen

[@lucdes347]

☆♡JESUS♡☆♡CHRIST♡☆ ☆♡AMEN♡☆

[@DannyMcKinney79]

Yes Jesus Is the light that he is sent to earth as a child to be born in a manger on Christmas Eve to save everyone from their sinful nature. So one day every tongue will confess that he is God and every knee will bow at the mention of his name.

[@TheBiblicalHebrewChallenge]

Words cannot describe how Amazing this is!! God is magnified by each and everyone of you beloved people! Glory to our Mighty God!

[@DanKoning777]

*Just wait until we hear/see the sounds of Kingdoms Glory when we are singing to Jesus Christ the KING!*

[@Lorac73]

God bless you all.

[@arirveo641]

This is what it must be like when we will all be finally one people under the King ♥

[@mamabear310]

He's already won the battle! We are just walking it out! Praise to our King! Our Lord and Saviour Jesus the Christ!

[@vickitreat6558]

Would we be having all these virtual choirs without this pandemic. God is using this for His glory.

[@DavidWesley]

Yes! I made 5 virtual choir projects long before all of this. :)

[@dianehovey4572]

A sermon in song.

[@lucasfigueiredo3538]

David.... just WOW I think that was the best virtual choir by far. All glory to God that made everything work out, you know David I was born a premi with CP doctors said I wouldn’t reach the age of three I am now by the glory of God nineteen, I’ve had scoliosis and every tine I felt that horrible pain, my mom went to your songs and hearing you sing would calm me down, it was the Lord and you there with me singing those songs so that I can heal, all I can say is, thank you, for everything.God has used your ministry to inspire me in ways I can hardly imagine, God bless, my friend, keep up the great work

[@DavidWesley]

Blessed to be a blessing. ;)

[@gcobisamajobela6983]

Wow it’s amazing! 🤩 I’m in tears

[@pianosenzanima1]

176 people from 34 countries: Awesome!!! Congrats to all, this is an awesome project! God bless!

[@michellewilson8211]

I’m new-such a blessing-just shared it with 10 friends!!! Thank you to everyone!!

[@xavierlee5578]

This is amazing! I am amazed especially by the synchronization of the instruments with the voices. 😊

[@emily-sharingChrist]

So enjoyed listening to this! You have such a talented group of singers and instrumentalist! God has deffinately gifted you tremendously! God bless you David!!!

[@DIYOneForAll]

A beautiful picture seeing all nations represented.

[@nneoma1027]

176 people! God is good. Thank you!

[@kevinrusche4547]

David - my first 'virtual choir' of hopefully many more to come! First - THANK YOU - your talent, patience, coaching, persistence, and wonderful production is beyond words!! So awesome!! Tears, joyful singing of this over and again already inspire me to much, much more of exactly what I want to do. Brilliant - can't wait for #5!! I now also follow all of the talented lead singers! Whether I meet any of the other 175 other brothers and sisters singing FtF ever on earth - I trust I will sing "A Mighty Fortress" under your leadership in heaven - FOREVER!! WOW - what a joy!! THANK YOU!!!

[@10S4U2]

This is the Church! Thank you and God Bless.

[@johnfoster3736]

Martin Luther would totally be rocking out to this.

[@abelstephen24]

really gives me motivation during these times

[@Jacki417]

“1万国啊，你们都当赞美耶和华！ 万民哪，你们都当颂赞他！ 2因为他向我们大施慈爱， 耶和华的诚实存到永远。 你们要赞美耶和华！” 诗篇117:1

[@SamuelErnest]

Amen!

[@judithgratitude7098]

Absolutely beautiful ♥️♥️ Glory to our God 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@Yippe-1000]

This was posted the day my great grandma died 😢❤

[@Raywcastro]

It was amazing! Congratulation to all participants! I would like to participate in some! Great!

[@LizisLOL]

The virtual choir is incredible and such a beautiful treasure to hear!!

[@soultouchin]

Yesssss. Yesssss. Yesss. David sure hasn't disappointed...Glory to Jesus

[@rosariob9426]

The Lord Almighty is our mighty fortress!

[@Vamosfugir-]

Awesome!! Wonderful! I'll be the first Brazilian woman in the next project. Count on me 😁

[@iamhis5580]

I’m in tears watching! Praise God for our family in Christ!!!!🙏🏻

[@kampnairobi2]

This brought tears to my eyes! Wonderful job everyone!!!!

[@rudiheriantosihombing5679]

Puji Tuhan

[@williamnolantabor8809]

Great Production!! Still as relevant today as when it was written back in 1529 by Martin Luther. He also wrote in a forward for a book, "Next the the Word of GOD, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world"

[@TheMomoLuv]

This was so much fun to be a part of God bless 🎉 A Mighty Fortress is our God 💖

[@johndena2882]

All praise to our Father , Elder Brother and Spirit that joins us . Thanks to all for the beautiful song.

[@mbabaziirene6997]

Amazing song freinds God will bless u

[@anitov3591]

absolutely absolutely beautiful for a time such as this where we are divided in so many ways. God is so good, our nations need to stand together. divided we SHALL fall but united we WILL stand as one in Christ. Please pray for me as i pray for u. My heart is truly blessed......

[@sheilamason4386]

Well done to everyone, you did a brilliant job, and my wonderful dad Barry Snowball who took part also, love you Papa.

[@howardproductscontractfabr9218]

OH MY GOSH! Oh my gosh!!!!! So well Done. Praise GOD! What a mighty work you have put together!!!

[@me-andizon3367]

Awesome! We can be united using the technology to praise God.

[@davidkimani3784]

Thank God for the beautiful voices and the harmony.

[@Devin3Anthologie]

I AM SO EXCITED! You did an awesome job David! Good job everyone!🇺🇸👍🏾🥳😆

[@tedmiller2219]

Beautiful work. It's amazing how music brings people from all over the world together!

[@CreatorofWhat]

Awesome, Thank you.

[@camilleriggan9555]

Smile!!!!!!!!! You are singing about the God of Glory!!!! greAt song!!!!!!!!!!!! Christians are rising up!!!!!!!!!!praise our God!!!!

[@DavidWesley]

They’re just concentrating!

[@lfulord]

I’m so proud of your growth as a creator and the beautiful things you create for your community. Congrats, David and everyone involved with this beautiful project.

[@uelzen75]

I feel so blessed being part of it. ♥️

[@Mary-ws8zh]

I'm so looking forward to being in the heavenly choir with all of you!!!

[@arcticyeti2528]

A Mighty Fortress Is our God

[@NiDasia2984]

I Have to press the Golden Buzzer❤😁

[@iampears]

A wonderful and inspirational hymn and virtual choir performance! Kudos to all and David Wesley!

[@marklenz7065]

Amen and Amen

[@rosehunter4789]

Man looks at the outward appearance, but God looks at the heats, and these hearts are surely His!

[@DavidWesley]

Alas, not all of them! I hope that as they preach the gospel to themselves through song, some of it will sink in. 😇

[@jerihartzell9300]

Beautiful. Love to hear what's coming up next

[@francoisbessing]

I could not help but well up with tears. The Lord's anointing is on you to minister to the world in song. Great job brother. I hope to join a future virtual choir.

[@DorianParpari]

Amen yall? Amen!!!

[@100-pourcent-Bible]

One day, and very soon, we will sing together in the presence of our almighty God, glory and Hossanna to Jesus-Christ.

[@SamuelErnest]

Oh My God! It's a beautiful song I never imagine! Truly A Mighty fortress is our God! I like how the vocals, music, and video is arranged! Tenor sounds Great! In Swahili language (kiswahili) The song is called "Mungu kwetu ndiye Boma" God bless you Mr.David Wesley for this choir project!

[@50andCountingcom]

What comes to mind is "in God's image he made man". What a beautiful foretaste of praising our Savior in heaven, all saints together!

[@kylecoughenour2441]

While im kind of going stir crazy with the lock down this song is helping me remember how strong my Creator is

[@fienadykstra976]

Absolutely WONDERFUL, PRAISING OUR AWESOME GOD!!