For the 1830 motet by Felix Mendelssohn, see Mitten wir im Leben sind (Mendelssohn).
"Mitten wir im Leben sind"
Hymn by Martin Luther
Luther's hymn in three stanzas in the Erfurt Enchiridion (1524)
English
In the Midst of Life we are in Death
Text
by Martin Luther
Language
German
Based on
"Media vita in morte sumus"
Published
1524 (1524)
EG 518ⓘ
"Mitten wir im Leben sind mit dem Tod umfangen" ("In the Midst of Life we are in Death") is a Lutheran hymn, with words written by Martin Luther based on the Latin antiphon "Media vita in morte sumus". The hymn in three stanzas was first published in 1524. The hymn inspired composers from the Renaissance to contemporary to write chorale preludes and vocal compositions. Catherine Winkworth translated Luther's song to English in 1862. It has appeared in hymnals of various denominations.
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