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Appears in 6 hymnals Topics: Standes-und Berufs-Lieder Reise-Lieder; Standes-und Berufs-Lieder Reise-Lieder Lyrics: 1. Im namen Gottes reisen wir, Sein heil'ger engel geh' uns für, Wie sein'm volk in Egyptenland, Das entging Pharaonis hand. Kyrie Eleison. 2. Herr! du woll'st unser g'leitsmann sein, Und mit uns gehen aus und ein, Und zeigen alle steig' und steg', Wehre dem unfall auf dem weg'. Kyrie Eleison. 3. So wird kein berg, noch tiefes thal, Kein wasser uns irr'n überall, Fröhlich komm'n wir an unsern ort, Wenn du uns gnädig hilfest fort. Kyrie Eleison. 4. Herr Christ! du bist der rechte weg Zum himmel und der ein'ge steg, Hilf uns pilgrim' in's vaterland, Weil du dein blut hast dran gewand't. Kyrie Eleison.

Fang' dein werk mit Jesu an

Appears in 28 hymnals Topics: Standes-und Berufs-Lieder; Standes-und Berufs-Lieder Lyrics: 1. Fang' dein werk mit Jesu an, Jesus hat's in händen; Jesum ruf' zum beistand an, Jesus wird's wohl enden. Steh' mit Jesu morgens auf, Geh' mit Jesu schlafen, Führ' mit Jesu deinen lauf, Lasse Jesum schaffen. 2. Morgens soll der anfang sein, Jesum anzubeten, Daß er woll' dein helfer sein Stets in deinen nöthen. Morgens, abends und bei nacht, Will er stehn zur seiten, Wenn des satans list und macht Dich sucht zu bestreiten. 3. Wenn dein Jesus mit dir ist, Laß die feinde wüthen; Er wird dich vor ihrer list Schützen und behüten. Setz' nur das vertrauen dein In sein' allmachtshände, Und glaub' sicher, daß allein Er dein unglück wende. 4. Wenn denn deine sach' also Mit Gott angefangen, Ei! so hat es keine noth, Wirst den zweck erlangen. Es wird folgen glück und heil hier in diesem leben; Endlich wird dir Gott dein theil Auch im himmel geben. 5. Nun, Herr Jesu! all' mein' sach' Sei dir übergeben; Es nach deinem willen mach' Auch im tod und leben. All' mein werk greif' ich jetzt an, Jesu! in dein'm namen, Laß es doch sein wohlgethan! Ich sprech' darauf: Amen.

Alles ist an Gottes segen

Appears in 49 hymnals Topics: Standes-und Berufs-Lieder; Standes-und Berufs-Lieder Lyrics: 1. Alles ist an Gottes segen Und an seiner gnad' gelegen, Ueber alles geld und gut: Wer auf Gott sein' hoffnung setzet, Der behält ganz unverletzet Einen freien heldenmuth. 2. Der mich hat bisher ernähret, Und mir manches glück bescheret, Ist und bleibet ewig mein; Der mich wunderlich geführet, Und noch leitet und regieret, Wird hinfort mein helfer sein. 3. Viel bemühen sich um sachen, Die nur sorg' und unruh' machen Und ganz unbeständig sind; Ich begehr' nach dem zu ringen, Was mir kann vergnügen bringen, Und men jetzt gar selten find't. 4. Hoffnung kann das herz erquicken, Was ich wünsche, wird sich schicken, So es anders Gott gefällt; Meine seele, leib und leben Hab' ich seiner gnad' ergeben Und ihm alles heimgestellt. 5. Er weiß schon nach seinem willen Mein verlangen zu erfüllen, Es hat alles seine zeit: Ich hab' ihm nichts vorzuschreiben, Wie Gott will, so muß es bleiben, Wenn Gott will, bin ich bereit. 6. Soll ich länger allhie leben, Will ich ihm nicht widerstreben, Ich verlasse mich auf ihn; Ist doch nichts, das lang bestehet, Alles irdische vergehet Und fährt wie ein strom dahin.

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In allen meinen thaten

Author: Dr. Paul Flemming Hymnal: Kirchen-Gesangbuch #329 (1862) Topics: Standes-und Berufs-Lieder Reise-Lieder; Standes-und Berufs-Lieder Reise-Lieder Lyrics: 1. In allen meinen thaten Laß ich den Höchsten rathen, Der alles kann und hat; Er muß zu allen dingen, Soll's anders wohl gelingen, Selbst (darzu) geben rath und that. 2. Nichts ist es spät und frühe Um alle meine mühe, Mein sorgen ist unsonst; Er mag's mit meinen sachen Nach seinem willen machen, Ich stell's in seine (vaters) gunst. 3. Es kann mir nichts geschehen, Als was er hat versehen, Und was mir selig ist, Ich nehm' es, wie er's giebet, Was ihm von mir geliebet, Das (selbe) hab' ich auch erkies't. 4. Ich traue seiner gnaden, Die mich für allem schaden, Für allem übel schützt; Leb' ich nach seinen sätzen, So wird mich nichts verletzen, Nichts fehlen, was mir (ewig) nützt. 5. Er wolle meiner sünden In gnaden mich entbinden, Durchstreichen meine schuld; Er wird auf mein verbrechen Nicht stracks das urtheil sprechen Und (mit mir) haben noch geduld. 6. Ich zieh' in ferne lande, Zu nützen einem stande, Darin er mich bestellt, Sein segen wird mir lassen, Was gut und recht ist fassen, Zu dienen (treulich) seiner welt. 7. Bin ich in wilden wüsten, So bin ich doch bei Christen, Und Christus ist bei mir, Der helfer in gefahren, Der kann mich wohl bewahren, Wie dorten so auch (also) hier. 8. Er wird zu diesem reisen Gewünschten fortgang weisen, Wohl helfen hin un her; Gesundheit, heil und leben, Zeit, wind und wetter geben, Und alle, (alles) nach begehr. 9. Sein engel, der getreue, Macht meine feinde scheue, Tritt zwischen mich und sie, Durch seinen zug, den frommen, Sind wir so weit nun kommen, Und wissen (demnach) fast nicht wie. 10. Leg' ich mich späte nieder, Erwach' ich frühe wieder, Lieg' oder zieh ich fort, In schwachheit und in banden, Und was mir stößt zu handen, So tröstet mich (allzeit) sein wort. 11. Hat er es denn beschlossen, So will ich unverdrossen An mein verhängniß gehn, Kein unfall unter allen, Wird mir zu harte fallen, Ich will ihn (männlich) überstehn. 12. Ihm hab' ich mich ergeben, Zu sterben und zu leben, So bald er mir gebeut; Es sei heut' oder morgen, Dafür laß ich ihn sorgen, Er weiß die rechte (helfens) zeit. 13. Gefällt es seiner güte, Und sagt mir mein gemüthe Nicht was vergeblich's zu, So werd' ich Gott noch preisen In manchen schönen weisen Daheim in meiner (stillen) ruh'. 14. Indeß wird er den meinen Mit segen auch erscheinen, Ihr schutz wird meiner sein; Wird beiderseits gewähren, Was unser wunsch und zähren Ihn bitten (können) überein. 15. So sei nun, seele! seine, Und traue dem alleine, Der dich geschaffen hat; Es gehe, wie es gehe, Dein Vater in der höhe (Der) weiß (zu) allen sachen rath. Languages: German

So tret' ich demnach an

Author: Johann Heinrich von Hippen Hymnal: Kirchen-Gesangbuch #326 (1862) Topics: Standes-und Berufs-Lieder; Standes-und Berufs-Lieder Lyrics: 1. So tret' ich demnach an, Wie gut ich immer kann, Mein amt, beruf und wesen, Darzu mich Gott erlesen, Der wird mir seinen segen Auch wissen beizulegen. 2. Dir, Vater! sag' ich dank, Daß du mein lebenlang So reichlich mich ernähret, Und manche gnad' bescheret, Laß deine güt' und gaben Mich heute ferner laben. 3. Ach! mein Herr Jesu Christ, Der du mein helfer bist, Ach! segne meine werke, Mich selbst vom himmel stärke, Damit ich deinen willen In allem mög erfüllen. 4. Behüte seel' und leib, Und alles von mir treib', Was meine nahrung hindert, Und deinen segen mindert; Ja laß in fried' und freuden Mich einst von hinnen scheiden. Languages: German

Wer nur mit seinem Gott verreiset

Author: Benjamin Schmolke Hymnal: Kirchen-Gesangbuch #331 (1862) Topics: Standes-und Berufs-Lieder Reise-Lieder; Standes-und Berufs-Lieder Reise-Lieder Lyrics: 1. Wer nur mit seinem Gott verreiset, Dem wird von Gott auch bahn gemacht; Weil er ihm lauter wege weiset,' Worauf sein gnadenauge wacht. Hier gilt die losung früh und spat: Wohl dem, der Gott zum führer hat. 2. Wenn Jakob durch die wüste gehet, Trifft er ein liebes Bethel an. Wenn Israel am Jordan stehet, Zeigt ihm der Herr ein Canaan. Geht David in das thal hinab, So lehnt er sich auf Gottes stab. 3. Gott had sich gar zu sehr verbunden: Er wolle bei den seinen sein. Kein ort wird in der welt gefunden; Gott zieht mit ihnen aus und ein, Durch feuers und durch wassersnoth, Auch selber mitten durch den tod. 4. Er gängelt mich mit vaterhänden, sein gnädig auge leitet mich. Er will mir luft und wetter senden, Das meiner reise förderlich. Ja! seine liebe soll allein Mein bester schirm im sturme sein. 5. Er ist mir wolk' und feuersäule, Sowohl bei tag' als bei der nacht. Er ist, der mir die längste meile Zu einem kurzen schritte macht. Kein stein wird in den weg gelegt, Den er nicht auf die seite trägt. 6. Er selbst ist wahrheit, weg und leben, Und wer ihm folgt, der irret nicht. Er hat uns selbst sein wort gegeben, Daß uns bei ihm kein leid geschicht; Und wenn der weg voll dornen wär'; Geht doch sein schutz stets vor uns her. 7. Die wagenburg ist stets geschlagen, Die er um Dothans berg gesetzt. Er lässet uns auf händen tragen, Daß uns kein stoß den fußverletzt. Die engel müssen, wo wir gehn, Zur rechten hand zur linken stehn. 8. So wallen wir allhier auf erden, Wo wir nur arme pilger sein, Bis wir dort himmelsbürger werden, Da gehen wir zu Jesu ein, Ein sanfter tod zeigt uns die bahn, Wie man zur heimat kommen kann. 9. Indessen lassen wir uns führen, Wie Gottes hand uns gnädig lenkt, Weil wir aus seiner leitung spüren, Daß er auf unser bestes denkt. So wunderlich es oftmals scheint, So selig ist es doch gemeint. 10. Ich reise, Herr! in deinem namen: Sei du gefährte, weg und stab. Die helden, die zu Jakob kamen, Send' auch zu meinem schutz herzb. Mach' aus und eingang so beglück, Daß mir kein fall das ziel verrückt. 11. Bleib bei uns wenn's will abend werden, Gib licht durch deine gegenwart. Sei hier mein leistern auf der erden: Und ist der kreuzsteg schwer und hart: So tröst' uns auf die ruhestatt, Die man in Christi schooße hat. 12. Wirst du bei mir auf diesem wege Mit deinem schutz und leitung sein, Und auch indessen deine pflege Den meinen insgesammt verleihn; So soll dies unser opfer sein: Gelobet sei der Herr allein. 13. Wir wollen einen altar bauen, Der Eben-Ezer heißen soll; Daran soll man die worte schauen: Gott führet seine kinder wohl. So findet diese losung statt: Wohl dem, der Gott zum führer hat! Languages: German

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Benjamin Schmolck

1672 - 1737 Person Name: Benjamin Schmolke Topics: Standes-und Berufs-Lieder Reise-Lieder; Standes-und Berufs-Lieder Reise-Lieder Author of "Wer nur mit seinem Gott verreiset" in Kirchen-Gesangbuch Schmolck, Benjamin, son of Martin Schmolck, or Schmolcke, Lutheran pastor at Brauchitschdorf (now Chrόstnik) near Liegnitz in Silesia (now Poland) was born at Brauchitschdorf, Dec. 21, 1672. He entered the Gymnasium at Lauban in 1688, and spent five years there. After his return home he preached for his father a sermon which so struck the patron of the living that he made Benjamin an allowance for three years to enable him to study theology. He matriculated, at Michaelmas, 1693, at the University of Leipzig, where he came under the influence of J. Olearius, J. B. Carpzov, and others, and throughout his life retained the character of their teaching, viz. a warm and living practical Christianity, but Churchly in tone and not Pietistic. In the autumn of 1697, after completing his studies at Leipzig (during his last year there he supported himself mainly by the proceeds of occasional poems written for wealthy citizens, for which he was also, crowned as a poet), he returned to Brauchitzchdorf to help his father, and, in 1701, was ordained as his assistant. On Feb. 12, 1702, he married Anna Rosina, daughter of Christoph Rehwald, merchant in Lauban and in the end of the same year was appointed diaconus of the Friedenskirche at Schweidnitz in Silesia. As the result of the Counter-Reformation in Silesia, the churches in the principality of Schweidnitz had been taken from the Lutherans, and for the whole district the Peace of Westphalia (1648) allowed only one church (and that only of timber and clay, without tower or bells), which the Lutherans had to build at Schweidnitz, outside the walls of the town; and the three clergy attached to this church had to minister to a population scattered over some thirty-six villages, and were moreover hampered by many restrictions, e.g. being unable to communicate a sick person without a permit from the local Roman Catholic priest. Here Schmolck remained till the close of his life, becoming in 1708 archidiaconus, in 1712 senior, and in 1714 pastor primarius and inspector. Probably as the result of his exhausting labours he had a stroke of paralysis on Laetare (Mid-Lent) Sunday, 1730, which for a time laid him aside altogether, and after which he never recovered the use of his right hand. For five years more he was still able to officiate, preaching for the last time on a Fastday in 1735. But two more strokes of paralysis followed, and then cataract came on, relieved for a time by a successful operation, but returning again incurably. For the last months of his life he was confined to bed, till the message of release came to him, on the anniversary of his wedding, Feb. 12, 1737. (Koch, v. 463; Bode, p. 144; Goedeke's Grundriss, vol. iii., 1887, p. 306; sketch prefixed to Ledderhose's edition of Schmolck's Geistliche Lieder, Halle, 1857, &c.) Schmolck was well known in his own district as a popular and useful preacher, a diligent pastor, and a man of wonderful tact and discretion. It was however his devotional books, and the original hymns therein contained, that brought him into wider popularity, and carried his name and fame all over Germany. Long lists of his works and of the various editions through which many of them passed are given by Koch, Bode and Goedehe. It is rather difficult to trace the hymns, as they are copied from one book of his into another, &c. Schmolck was the most popular hymnwriter of his time, and was hailed as the "Silesian Rist," as the "second Gerhardt," &c. Nor was he altogether unworthy of such praise. It is true that he did not possess the soaring genius of Gerhardt. Nor had he even Gerhardt's concise, simple style, but instead was too fond of high-sounding expressions, of plays upon words, of far-fetched but often recurring contrasts, and in general of straining after effect, especially in the pieces written in his later years. In fact he wrote a great deal too much, and latterly without proper attention to concentration or to proportion. Besides Cantatas, occasional pieces for weddings, funerals, &c, he is the author of some 900 hymns, properly so called. These were written for all sorts of occasions, and range over the whole field of churchly, family, and individual life. Naturally they are not all alike good; and those in his first three collections are decidedly the best. A deep and genuine personal religion, and a fervent love to the Saviour, inspire his best hymns; and as they are not simply thought out but felt, they come from the heart to the heart. The best of them are also written in a clear, flowing, forcible, natural, popular style, and abound in sententious sayings, easily to be remembered. Even of these many are, however, more suited for family use than for public worship. Nevertheless they very soon came into extensive use, not only in Silesia, but all over Germany. A number of Schmolck's hymns [that] have passed into English are:— i. Der beste Freund ist in dem Himmel. Love of Jesus. First published in his Heilige Flammen (ed. 1709, p. 100), in 6 stanzas of 6 lines, entitled "The best Friend." The translation in common use is:— A faithful friend is waiting yonder. This is a good translation, omitting stanza v., as No. 293, in Kennedy, 1863. ii. Die Woche geht zum Ende. Saturday Evening. In his Andächtige Hertze, 1714, p. 116, in 10 stanzas of 8 lines, entitled "Evening Hymn," and appointed for Evening Prayer on Saturday. In the Berlin Geistliche Lieder, ed. 1863, No. 1158. Translated as:— The week draws near its ending. This is a good translation of stanzas i., vi., vii., x., marked as by "A. G.," as No. 81 in the Dalston Hospital Hymn Book 1848. Other trs. are: (1) “Though now the week is ending," by H. J. Buckoll, 1842, p. 107. (2) “The week at length is over," by Miss Manington, 1863, p. 137. iii. Gott du hist selbst die Liehe. Holy Matrimony. Translated as:— O God, "Who all providest. This is a good translation, omitting stanza iii., by J. M. Sloan, as No. 312 in J. H. Wilson's Service of Praise, 1865. iv. Halleluja! Jesus lebt. Easter. In his Bochim und Elim, 1731, p. 67, in 5 stanzas of 6 lines, entitled "Hallelujah! at the grave of Jesus." In the Berlin Geistliche Lieder, ed. 1863, No. 296. Tr. as:— Hallelujah! Lo, He wakes. By E. Cronenwett, omitting st. iv., as No. 79 in the Ohio Lutheran Hymnal 1880. Another translation is: "Hallelujah! Jesus lives! Life, immortal life, He gives." This is a full and good translation, by Miss Warner, 1858, p. 486, repeated in the Treasury of Sacred Song, Kirkwall, n.d. v. Heute mir und Morgen dir. Funeral Hymn. In his Schmuck und Asche, 1717, p. 252, in 6 stanzas of 6 lines, entitled "Daily Dying". The tr. in common use is:— Today mine, tomorrow thine. This is a good and full translation, by Miss Warner, in her Hymns of the Church Militant, 1858, p. 260. vi. Je grösser Kreuz, je näher Himmel. Cross and Consolation. In his Andächtige Hertz, 1714, p. 273, in 9 stanzas of 6 lines, entitled "Hymn of Cross and Consolation." By its sententiousness and its manifold illustrations of the power of the Cross it has been a favourite with many. Translated as:— 1. Greater the Cross, the nearer heaven. 2. The more the cross, the nearer heaven. Another translation is: "The heavier the cross, the nearer heaven," by J. D. Burns, in the Family Treasury, 1859, p. 160. vii. Jesus soil die Losung sein. New Year. The translation in common use is:— Jesus shall the watchword he. Another translation is: "Jesu's name shall be our watchword," by J. Kelly, in the Family Treasury, 1868, p. 689. viii. Licht vom Licht, erleuchte mich. Sunday Morning. Translated as:— Light of Light, enlighten me. This is a very good tr. omitting stanza vii., by Miss Winkworth, in her Lyra Germanica, 2nd Ser., 1858, p. 66, and thence in her Chorale Book for England, 1863, No. 17. Other translations are: (1) "Light of Light! illumine me," by H. J. Buckoll, 1842, p. 6. (2) "O thou blessed Light of Light," by Miss Dunn, 1857, p. 74. ix. Meinen Jesum lass ich nicht, Ach was wollt ich hessres haben. Love to Christ. Translated as:— I'll with Jesus never part. This is a translation of st. i., ii., iv., as stanzas iii.-v. of No. 378 in the Moravian Hymn Book, 1789. In the ed. of 1886, No. 452 (see p. 614, i.), the part from Schmolck begins, "He is mine and I am His" (the translation of stanza ii.). Another tr. is: "I'll not leave Jesus—-never, never," by Miss Warner, 1858, p. 509. x. Mein Gott, ich weiss wohl dass ich sterbe. For the Dying. Translated as:— My God! I know that I must die, My mortal. Other trs. are: (1) "That I shall die full well 1 know," by Dr. H. Mills, 1845 (1856, p. 232). (2) "My God! I know full well that I must die," by Miss Warner, 1858, p. 344. (3) "My God, I know that I must die; I know," by G. Moultrie, in his Espousals of S. Dorothea, 1870. xi. Mein Jesus lebt! was soil ich sterben. Easter. Translated as:— My Saviour lives; I shall not perish. xii. 0 wie fröhlich, o wie selig. Eternal Life. Translated as:— Oh how joyous, oh how blessed. Another tr. is: "Oh, how blest beyond our telling." xiii. Schmückt das Fest mit Maien. Whitsuntide. Translated as:— Come, deck our feast today. xiv. Thut mir auf die schöne Pforte. Sunday. Translated as:— 1. Open now thy gates of beauty. This is a good tr., omitting stanza iii., vii., by Miss Winkworth, in her Chorale Book for England, 1863, No. 15. 2. Open wide the gates of beauty. This is a translation of stanzas i., ii., iv., vi.-vii., by H. L. Hastings, dated 1885, as No. 1076, in his Songs of Pilgrimage, 1886. Another tr. is: "Throw the glorious gates wide open," by Miss Manington, 1863, p. 146. xv. Weine nicht, Gott lebet noch. Cross and Consolation. Tr. as:— "Weep not,-—Jesus lives on high. Another tr. is: "Weep not, for God, our God, doth live," by Dr. R. Maguire, 1883, p. 59. xvi. Willkommen, Held im Streite. Easter. The translation in common use is:— Welcome Thou victor in the strife. This is a good translation omitting st. ii.—iv., by Miss Winkworth, in her Lyra Germanica, 1st Ser., 1855, p. 91. Hymns not in English common use:-- xvii. Ach wenn ich dich, mein Gott, nur habe. Love to God. Founded on Ps. lxxiii. 25, 26. Translated as "My God, if I possess but Thee," by G. Moultrie, in his Espousals of S. Dorothea, 1870. xviii. An Gott will ich gedenken. Remembering God's Love and Care. In his Heilige Flammen (ed. 1707, p. 59; ed. 1709, p. 131), in 6 stanzas of 8 lines, and Burg's Gesang-Buch, Breslau, 1746, No. 112. Translated as "My God will I remember," by J. Kelly, in the Family Treasury, 1868. xix. Der Sabbath ist vergangen. Sunday Evening. Tr. as "The Sabbath now is over," by Dr. H. Mills, 1856, p. 226. xx. Du angenehmer Tag. Sunday. In his Lustige Sabbath, 1712, p. 1, in 8 stanzas of 6 lines. Tr. as “Thou ever welcome day," by J. Kelly, in the Family Treasury, 1868, p. 688. xxi. Endlich, endlich, muss es doch. Cross and Consolation. Translated as "Yes, at last, our God shall make," in the Christian Examiner, Boston, U.S., Sept., 1860, p. 251. xxii. Gedenke mein, mein Gott, gedenke mein. For the Dying. Translated as "Remember me, my God! remember me," by Miss Borthwick, in Hymns from the Land of Luther 1854, p. 9. xxiii. Geh, müder Leib, zu deiner Euh. Evening. Translated as "Go, wearied body, to thy rest," by J. Kelly, in the Family Treasury, 1868. In his Lustige Sabbath, 1712, p. 35, in 10 stanzas of 6 lines, and Burg’s Gesang-Buch, Breslau, 1746, No. 403. Translated as "King, to Jews and Gentiles given," by Dr. H. Mills, 1845. xxiv. Gott der Juden,Gott der Heiden. Epiphany. Translated as “King, to Jews and Gentiles given,” by Dr. H. Mills, 1845. xxv. Gott lebt, wie kann ich traurig sein. Trust in God. Translated as "God lives! Can I despair," by Miss Warner, 1869, p. 44. xxvi. Gott mit uns, Immanuel. New Year. Translated as "God with us! Immanuel, Open with the year before us," by Dr. R. P. Dunn, in Sacred Lyrics from the German, Philadelphia, U.S., 1859, p. 166. xxvii. Hier ist Immanuel! New Year. Translated as "Here is Immanuel!" by Miss Manington, 1864, p. 24. xxviii. Hilf, Heifer, hilf! ich muss verzagen. Cross and Consolation. Translated as "Help, Saviour, help, I sink, I die,” in the Monthly Packet, vol. xviii., 1859, p. 664. xix. Ich habe Lust zu scheiden. For the Dying. Tr. as "Weary, waiting to depart," by Mrs. Findlater, in Hymns from the Land of Luther, 1855, p 130. xxx. Ich sterbe täglich, und mein Leben. For the Dying. Translated as "Both life and death are kept by Thee" (st. iv.), by J. Kelly, in the Family Treasury, 1868, p. 689. xxxi. Mein Gott, du hast mich eingeladen. Sunday. Translated as "My God, Thou hast the invite given," by Miss Manington, 1863, p. 150. xxxii. Mein Gott! du wohnst in einem Lichte. Holy Scripture. Translated as "In glory bright, O God, Thou dwellest," by Dr. H. Mills, 1845. xxxiii. Mein Gott, ich klopf an deine Pforte. Supplication. Tr.Translated as "given as "Mein Gott, mein Erstes und mein Alles." Translated as "My God! the Source of all my blessing," in the British Herald, August, 1866, p. 312; repeated in Reid's Praise Book, 1872. xxxv. Mein Gott, weil ich in meinem Leben. The ChristiaWho, Lord, has any good whatever," by Dr. H. Mills, 1845, p. 91. xxxiv. Mein Gott, mein Alles Uber Alles. Trust in God. Sometimes n Life. Translated as "Most High! with reverence to fear Thee," by Dr. H. Mills, 1845, p. 114.). xxxvi. Nun hab ich überwunden; Zu guter Nacht, o Welt. For the Dying. Translated as "Now soon I shall have conquer'd," by Miss Manington, 1863, p. 87. xxxvii. Seht welch ein Mensch ist das. Passiontide. The translations are (1) "See, what a man is this! How tearful is His glance," by J. Kelly, in the British Messenger, Feb., 1S68; repeated in the Family Treasury, 1868, p. 691. (2) "See what a man is this, O glances," by Miss Warner, 1869, p. 32. xxxviii. Sei getreu bis in den Tod. Christian Faithfulness. Translated as "Be thou faithful unto death! Let not troubles nor distresses," by R. Massie, in the Day of Rest, 1878, vol. ix. p. 219. xxxix. Theures Wort aus Gottes Munde. Holy Scripture. Translated as "Word by God the Father spoken," by Miss Manington, 1863. xl. Was Gott thut das ist wohlgethan! Er giebt und nimmt auch wieder. On the Death of a Child. The trs. are (1) "What God does is well done, "Who takes what He gave," by W. Graham, in his The Jordan and the Rhine, London, 1854, p. 251. (2) "Whatever God doth is well done, He gives, &c," by J. Kelly, in the Family Treasury, 1868, p. 688. xli. Wer will mich von der Liebe scheiden. Faith. Translated as "Who can my soul from Jesus sever," by Miss Manington, 1863, p. 39. [Rev. James Mearns, M.A.] --Excerpts from John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

Martin Luther

1483 - 1546 Person Name: Dr. M. Luther Topics: Standes-und Berufs-Lieder Ehestands-Lieder; Standes-und Berufs-Lieder Ehestands-Lieder Author of "Wohl dem, der in Gottesfurcht steht" in Kirchen-Gesangbuch Luther, Martin, born at Eisleben, Nov. 10, 1483; entered the University of Erfurt, 1501 (B.A. 1502, M.A.. 1503); became an Augustinian monk, 1505; ordained priest, 1507; appointed Professor at the University of Wittenberg, 1508, and in 1512 D.D.; published his 95 Theses, 1517; and burnt the Papal Bull which had condemned them, 1520; attended the Diet of Worms, 1521; translated the Bible into German, 1521-34; and died at Eisleben, Feb. 18, 1546. The details of his life and of his work as a reformer are accessible to English readers in a great variety of forms. Luther had a huge influence on German hymnody. i. Hymn Books. 1. Ellich cristlich lider Lobgesang un Psalm. Wittenberg, 1524. [Hamburg Library.] This contains 8 German hymns, of which 4 are by Luther. 2. Eyn Enchiridion oder Handbuchlein. Erfurt, 1524 [Goslar Library], with 25 German hymns, of which 18 are by Luther. 3. Geystliche Gesangk Buchleyn. Wittenberg, 1524 [Munich Library], with 32 German hymns, of which 24 are by Luther. 4. Geistliche Lieder auffs new gebessert. Wittenberg. J. Klug, 1529. No copy of this book is now known, but there was one in 1788 in the possession of G. E. Waldau, pastor at Nürnberg, and from his description it is evident that the first part of the Rostock Gesang-Buch, 1531, is a reprint of it. The Rostock Gesang-Buch, 1531, was reprinted by C. M. Wiechmann-Kadow at Schwerin in 1858. The 1529 evidently contained 50 German hymns, of which 29 (including the Litany) were by Luther. 5. Geistliche Lieder auffs new gebessert. Erfurt. A. Rauscher, 1531 [Helmstädt, now Wolfenbüttel Library], a reprint of No. 4. 6. Geistliche Lieder. Wittenberg. J. Klug, 1535 [Munich Library. Titlepage lost], with 52 German hymns, of which 29 are by Luther. 7. Geistliche Lieder auffs new gebessert. Leipzig. V. Schumann, 1539 [Wernigerode Library], with 68 German hymns, of which 29 are by Luther. 8. Geistliche Lieder. Wittenberg. J. Klug, 1543 [Hamburg Library], with 61 German hymns, of which 35 are by Luther. 9. Geystliche Lieder. Leipzig. V. Babst, 1545 [Gottingen Library]. This contains Luther's finally revised text, but adds no new hymns by himself. In pt. i. are 61 German hymns, in pt. ii. 40, of which 35 in all are by Luther. For these books Luther wrote three prefaces, first published respectively in Nos. 3, 4, 9. A fourth is found in his Christliche Geseng, Lateinisch und Deudsch, zum Begrebnis, Wittenberg, J. Klug, 1542. These four prefaces are reprinted in Wackernagel’s Bibliographie, 1855, pp. 543-583, and in the various editions of Luther's Hymns. Among modern editions of Luther's Geistliche Lieder may be mentioned the following:— Carl von Winterfeld, 1840; Dr. C. E. P. Wackernagel, 1848; Q. C. H. Stip, 1854; Wilhelm Schircks, 1854; Dr. Danneil, 1883; Dr. Karl Gerok, 1883; Dr. A. F. W. Fischer, 1883; A. Frommel, 1883; Karl Goedeke, 1883, &c. In The Hymns of Martin Luther. Set to their original melodies. With an English version. New York, 1883, ed. by Dr. Leonard Woolsey Bacon and Nathan H. Allen, there are the four prefaces, and English versions of all Luther's hymns, principally taken more or less altered, from the versions by A. T. Russell, R. Massie and Miss Winkworth [repub. in London, 1884]. Complete translations of Luther's hymns have been published by Dr. John Anderson, 1846 (2nd ed. 1847), Dr. John Hunt, 1853, Richard Massie, 1854, and Dr. G. Macdonald in the Sunday Magazine, 1867, and his Exotics, 1876. The other versions are given in detail in the notes on the individual hymns. ii. Classified List of Luther's Hymns. Of Luther's hymns no classification can be quite perfect, e.g. No. 3 (see below) takes hardly anything from the Latin, and No. 18 hardly anything from the Psalm. No. 29 is partly based on earlier hymns (see p. 225, i.). No. 30 is partly based on St. Mark i. 9-11, and xvi., 15, 16 (see p. 226, ii.). No. 35 is partly based on St. Luke ii. 10-16. The following arrangement, however, will answer all practical purposes. A. Translations from the Latin. i. From Latin Hymns: 1. Christum wir sollen loben schon. A solis ortus cardine 2. Der du bist drei in Einigkeit. O Lux beata Trinitas. 3. Jesus Christus unser Heiland, Der von. Jesus Christus nostra salus 4. Komm Gott Schopfer, heiliger Geist. Veni Creator Spiritus, Mentes. 5. Nun komm der Beidenheiland. Veni Redemptor gentium 6. Was flirchst du Feind Herodes sehr. A solis ortus cardine ii. From Latin Antiphons, &c.: 7. Herr Gott dich loben wir. Te Deum laudamus. 8. Verleih uns Frieden gnädiglich. Dapacem, Domine 9. Wir glauben all an einen Gott. iii. Partly from the Latin, the translated stanzas being adopted from Pre-Reformation Versions: 10. Komm, heiliger Geist, Herre Gott. 11. Mitten wir im Leben sind. Media vita in morte sumus. B. Hymns revised and enlarged from Pre-Reformation popular hymns. 12. Gelobet seist du Jesus Christ. 13. Gott der Vater wohn uns bei. 14. Gott sei gelobet und gebenedeiet. 15. Nun bitten wir den heiligen Geist. C. Psalm versions. 16. Ach Gott vom Himmel, sieh darein. 17. Aus tiefer Noth schrei ich zu dir. 18. Ein' feste Burg ist unser Gott. 19. Es spricht der Unweisen Mund wohl. 20. Es wollt uns Gott genädig sein. 21. War Gott nicht mit uns diese Zeit. 22. Wohl dem, der in Gotten Furcht steht. D. Paraphrases of other portions of Holy Scripture. 23. Diess sind die heilgen zehn Gebot. 24. Jesaia dem Propheten das geschah. 25. Mensch willt du leben seliglich. 26. Mit Fried und Freud ich fahr dahin. 27. Sie ist mir lieb die werthe Magd. 28. Vater unser im Himmelreich. E. Hymns mainly Original. 29. Christ lag in Todesbanden. 30. Christ unser Herr zum Jordan kam. 31. Ein neues Lied wir heben an. 32. Erhalt uns Herr bei deinem Wort. 33. Jesus Christus unser Heiland, Der den, 34. Nun freut euch lieben Christengemein. 35. Vom Himmel hoch da komm ich her. 36. Vom Himmel kam der Engel Schaar. In addition to these — 37. Fur alien Freuden auf Erden. 38. Kyrie eleison. In the Blätter fur Hymnologie, 1883, Dr. Daniel arranges Luther's hymns according to what he thinks their adaptation to modern German common use as follows:— i. Hymns which ought to be included in every good Evangelical hymn-book: Nos. 7-18, 20, 22, 28, 29, 30, 32, 34, 35, 36, 38. ii. Hymns the reception of which into a hymn-book might be contested: Nos. 2, 3, 4, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 33. iii. Hymns not suited for a hymn-book: Nos. 1, 5, 6, 27, 31, 37. [Rev. James Mearns, M.A.] --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

Christoph von Schmid

1768 - 1854 Person Name: M. Christian Schmidt Topics: Standes-und Berufs-Lieder Ernte-Lied; Standes-und Berufs-Lieder Ernte-Lied Author of "Frohlocket jung und alt!" in Kirchen-Gesangbuch Johann Christoph von Schmidt DT Germany 1768-1854. Born at Dinkelsbuhl, Bavaria, Germany, the oldest of nine children and son of a civil servant who worked for the Teutonic Order, he received private lessons in the monastery and attended Catholic Latin school for two years, then attended the Dillingen high school, afterward tutoring for a wealthy family. He enrolled in the Episcopal University in Dillingen and studied philosphy for two years, then theology for four years. He was ordained a Roman Catholic priest in 1791. He served as parish vicar in Nassenbeuren, then chaplain at Seeg. In 1796, when he was placed as the head of a large school in Thannhausen, where he taught for many years. From 1816-1826 he was parish priest at Oberstadion in Wurttemberg. In 1826 he was appointed Canon of the Augsburg Cathedral. In 1832 he was administrator for the school system for Swabia and Neuburg. In 1837 he was raised by Bavarian King Ludwig I to personal nobility, a knight of the Order of Merit of the Bavarian Crown. In old age he received numerous honors, and his 80th birthday was a public holiday in Augsburg. The University of Prague awarded him the title of Doctor of Theology. In addition to being an educator, he was also a prolific author and writer of children’s stories. He would often read his stories to the school children after classes. His stories became very popular and were translated into 24 languages. His general theme in story writing was to awaken a practical piety in children. Wrote 40 story books for children. He also wrote poetry. His most famous work: “A basket of flowers”. He died of cholera at Augsburg, Germany. In 1857 his autobiography was published. John Perry

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