Quotes by

Martin Luther

Nothing good ever comes of violence. – Martin Luther

For where God built a church, there the Devil would also build a chapel. – Martin Luther

Whatever your heart clings to and confides in, that is really your God. – Martin Luther

The will is a beast of burden. If God mounts it, it wishes and goes as God wills if Satan mounts it, it wishes and goes as Satan wills Nor can it choose its rider… the riders contend for its possession. – Martin Luther

The reproduction of mankind is a great marvel and mystery. Had God consulted me in the matter, I should have advised him to continue the generation of the species by fashioning them out of clay. – Martin Luther

The God of this world is riches, pleasure and pride. – Martin Luther

I cannot and will not recant anything, for to go against conscience is neither right nor safe. Here I stand, I can do no other, so help me God. Amen. – Martin Luther

I more fear what is within me than what comes from without. – Martin Luther

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 must trample under foot all reason, sense, and understanding. – Martin Luther

If he have faith, the believer cannot be restrained. He betrays himself. He breaks out. He confesses and teaches this gospel to the people at the risk of life itself. – Martin Luther

Faith is permitting ourselves to be seized by the things we do not see. – Martin Luther

Reason is the enemy of faith. – Martin Luther

Pray, and let God worry. – Martin Luther

Be a sinner and sin strongly, but more strongly have faith and rejoice in Christ. – Martin Luther

All who call on God in true faith, earnestly from the heart, will certainly be heard, and will receive what they have asked and desired. – Martin Luther

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

Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world. – Martin Luther

Music is the art of the prophets and the gift of God. – Martin Luther

Grant that I may not pray alone with the mouth help me that I may pray from the depths of my heart. – Martin Luther