| "Mitten wir im Leben sind" | |
|---|---|
| Hymn by Martin Luther | |
.jpg) 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 |
"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.