Martin Luther's Reformation October 31, 1517 Freed and Renewed in Christ |
Theologian
"Unless I am convinced by proofs from Scriptures or by plain and clear reasons and arguments, I can and will not retract, for it is neither safe nor wise to do anything against conscience. Here I stand. I can do no other. God help me. Amen."
Luther's Response to the Inquisition at the Diet of Worms
Luther's Response to the Inquisition at the Diet of Worms
"I shall not die, but live and proclaim the works of the Lord."
Luther motet base on Psalm 118:17
Luther motet base on Psalm 118:17
Musician
"Next to the Word of God, the noble art music is the greatest treasure in the world."
Martin Luther
"A Mighty Fortress Is Our God"
Words and music by Martin Luther (click on the title to listen to the song)
Martin Luther
"A Mighty Fortress Is Our God"
Words and music by Martin Luther (click on the title to listen to the song)
Teacher
Martin Luther's Seal/The Luther Rose
While Martin Luther was a professor at Wittenberg University, he designed this seal. He declared that this is the “expression of his theology.”
I put a cross of black inside
The heart that stands for me.
I put it there because I know
Christ died to make me free.
A rose of white holds up my heart
Just like my pillow soft.
God keeps me happy and so safe
I never will feel lost.
Behind the rose the sky is blue
Like heaven’s sky may be.
I plan to live with Jesus there,
But first the world I’ll see.
Around this all I drew a ring
Of gold that has no end.
It’s like a promise God will keep
To always be a friend.
I put a cross of black inside
The heart that stands for me.
I put it there because I know
Christ died to make me free.
A rose of white holds up my heart
Just like my pillow soft.
God keeps me happy and so safe
I never will feel lost.
Behind the rose the sky is blue
Like heaven’s sky may be.
I plan to live with Jesus there,
But first the world I’ll see.
Around this all I drew a ring
Of gold that has no end.
It’s like a promise God will keep
To always be a friend.