Martin Luther was a Protestant priest that initiated the Protestant Reformation. He did not believe that God would offer forgiveness for sin when individuals paid money. He wrote the 95 Theses condemning various teachings and practices of the Church and nailed it to the parish door. Martin Luther became a powerful leader in the Protestant Reformation and was later excommunicated by the Roman Church.

Luther also wrote many popular hymns. One of his most popular hymns is "A Mighty Fortress Is Our God"("Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott"). It was composed between 1527 and 1529 (the two hymnals that it first appeared in have been lost: Joseph Klug's Wittenberg hymnal of 1529 and the Hans Weiss Wittenberg hymnal of 1528). Luther's hymns were printed soon after they were written.

The hymn has been translated into English over 70 times and has also been translated into several other different languages. It became the battle cry for the people who were martyred for their convictions. This hymn has also been called or nicknamed the "Battle Hymn of the Reformation." The lyrics were inspired by Psalm 46:

"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 Sabboth, 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."

This hymn continues to give strength, courage, and support to Christians throughout the world today. It is a constant reminder that God is aware of us and will offer us strength. When all is said and done, God will remain. Wear A Mighty Fortress Is Our God ring as a daily reminder of this truth.