Although most known for his leadership in the 16th century Reformation, Luther was also an accomplished musician, especially on the lute and the flute (or recorder). His desire to involve the laity more completely in the liturgy led to creation of a German Mass and to the writing of vernacular hymns. He also called on those he considered more accomplished composers to add to the body of Evangelical German hymnody.
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- The German Mass and Order of Divine Service The 1911 translation of the 1526 Deutsche Messe with preface from the reformer, telling why he wrote it, its intended use, and various other rites and options for worship.
- Selected Hymns of Martin Luther Project Wittenberg archive with English translations and some texts in the original German. Two English versions of A Mighty Fortress are included.
- Deutsche Geistliche Lieder Etext of German hymns, with English translation.
- Martin Luther Collection: Sammlung Complete text of his hymns in English and German with a short biography.
- Christian Singers of Germany: Martin Luther Chapter 5 of the book by Catherine Winkworth: includes biography and several translated hymns.
- Martin Luther Frank Manheim biography in Musicalics focuses on how the reformer revolutionized church music in the 16th century.