Quotes from Martin Luther
In the bonds of Death He lay Who for our offense was slain; But the Lord is risen today, Christ hath brought us life again, Wherefore let us all rejoice, Singing loud, with cheerful voice, Hallelujah!
- Martin Luther
Here I stand. I can do no otherwise. God help me. Amen.
- Martin Luther
A mighty fortress is our God, A bulwark never failing, Our helper he amid the flood Of mortal ills prevailing.
- Martin Luther
God wants to be praised for nourishing and cherishing, for He cherishes all creatures. He is not only the Creator, but He is also the Sustainer and Nourisher.
- Martin Luther
War for the sake of war is sin, but war for the sake of defense is duty.
- Martin Luther
A safe stronghold our God is still. A trusty shield and weapon.
- Martin Luther
I never work better than when I am inspired by anger; when I am angry, I can write, pray, and preach well, for then my whole temperament is quickened, my understanding sharpened, and all mundane vexations and temptations depart.
- Martin Luther
The devil does not stay where music is.
- Martin Luther
Some plague the people with too long sermons; for the faculty of listening is a tender thing, and soon becomes weary and satiated.
- Martin Luther
Our Lord commonly giveth Riches to such gross asses, to whom he affordeth nothing else that is good.
- Martin Luther
I was increasingly compelled to see the war as an enemy of the poor and to attack it as such.
- Martin Luther
Without armaments peace cannot be kept; wars are waged not only to repel injustice but also to establish a firm peace.
- Martin Luther