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Martin Luther

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Martin Luther (1483–1546) was a German theologian and religious reformer who sparked the Protestant Reformation by challenging the practices of the Catholic Church. His Ninety-Five Theses, posted in 1517, and his translation of the Bible into German transformed Christianity and helped shape the modern world.

“My heart, which is so full to overflowing, has often been solaced and refreshed by music when sick and weary.”

— Martin Luther

Music

All Quotes by Martin Luther

“Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.”

— Martin Luther

Inspirational

“For in the true nature of things, if we rightly consider, every green tree is far more glorious than if it were made of gold and silver.”

— Martin Luther

Nature

“To gather with God's people in united adoration of the Father is as necessary to the Christian life as prayer.”

— Martin Luther

God

“Be a sinner and sin strongly, but more strongly have faith and rejoice in Christ.”

— Martin Luther

Faith

“I more fear what is within me than what comes from without.”

— Martin Luther

Fear

“Beautiful music is the art of the prophets that can calm the agitations of the soul it is one of the most magnificent and delightful presents God has given us.”

— Martin Luther

Art

“My heart, which is so full to overflowing, has often been solaced and refreshed by music when sick and weary.”

— Martin Luther

Music

“Every man must do two things alone he must do his own believing and his own dying.”

— Martin Luther

Alone

“Pray, and let God worry.”

— Martin Luther

Faith

“The God of this world is riches, pleasure and pride.”

— Martin Luther

God

“Faith is a living, daring confidence in God's grace, so sure and certain that a man could stake his life on it a thousand times.”

— Martin Luther

Faith

“War is the greatest plague that can afflict humanity, it destroys religion, it destroys states, it destroys families. Any scourge is preferable to it.”

— Martin Luther

Religion

“Grant that I may not pray alone with the mouth help me that I may pray from the depths of my heart.”

— Martin Luther

Alone

“Anyone who is to find Christ must first find the church. How could anyone know where Christ is and what faith is in him unless he knew where his believers are?”

— Martin Luther

Faith

“Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world.”

— Martin Luther

Art

“God writes the Gospel not in the Bible alone, but also on trees, and in the flowers and clouds and stars.”

— Martin Luther

Alone

“Faith is permitting ourselves to be seized by the things we do not see.”

— Martin Luther

Faith

“Forgiveness is God's command.”

— Martin Luther

Forgiveness

“There is no more lovely, friendly and charming relationship, communion or company than a good marriage.”

— Martin Luther

Anniversary

“Music is the art of the prophets and the gift of God.”

— Martin Luther

Art