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Appears in 6 hymnals Topics: Fourth Sunday after Trinity Sunday For Evening Lyrics: 1 Min største Hjertens Glæde Er mig ny Sommer blid, Som Gud skal selv berede For mig til evig Tid; Ny Jord og Himmel holde Vi vente retnu snart, Da skulle vi faa holde Vor søde Himmelfart. 2 O Herre Krist jeg stunder Alt efter Komme din! Hjælp mig, jeg ikke blunder I Synd, og sovner ind, Men gladelig maa vente I de Aarvaagnes Flok, Der have Lamper tændte Og Lys og Olje nok! 3 Da glædes den, som sukked, O Herre, efter dig, Da faa vi se oplukket Det hele Himmerig, Da vil du høit os hædre Hos dig i Himlens Sal Med alle fromme Fædre Og Helgen uden Tal. 4 De ville os annamme Som sine Syskend smaa, De ville sig ei skamme Jevnsides os at staa; Der faa vi Lov at træde Dig nær til høire Haand, Og takke dig med Glæde, Vor kjære Frelsermand! 5 Der Gud paa Ærens Throne Sin seierrige Hær Vil hilse: Til din Krone Og Krans velkommen vær! Og Jesus selv vil smykke Den Brud, han kaared sig, Da ønsker os til Lykke Det hele Himmerig. 6 Da skal vi høre: Amen, Taksigelse og Pris! Da skal der være Gammen Paa glade Englers Vis; Saa lystelig de sjunge For Lammet og hans Brud, Da raaber hver en Tunge: Nu lovet være Gud! 7 Se, saa vil Gud os finde Og faa fra al vor Nød, Og gjemme godt derinde Fra Djævel, Synd og Død, Fra Sorg og Suk og Klage, Fra Sygdom, sot og Saar, Fra alle onde Dage, Som over Verden gaar. 8 Hvad intet Øre næmmed, Hvad intet Øie saa, Hvad aldrig er opkommet I noget Hjertes Vraa, Det haver Gud forvaret Til dem, ham elske her, Og bliver aabenbaret Der, Gud i Lyset er. 9 Thi skal I ei forsage, Som nu bær Sorgen stor, Og lider tungsom Plage Paa denne arme Jord! Sig trøste alle Fromme, De Stunder skride fort! Vor Herre snart vil komme, Og tage Sorgen bort. 10 O Herre, for din Ære Før os den rette Sti, Bevar os, Jesu kjære, Thi ellers vildes vi! Hold os i Troen faste I denne Taaredal, Du vil vist ogsaa haste Med os til Himlens Sal!

O faithful God, thanks be to Thee

Author: Nicolaus Selnecker; Rev. C. H. L. Schuette, D. D. Appears in 8 hymnals Topics: Twenty Fourth Sunday after Trinity Lyrics: 1 O faithful God, thanks be to Thee That Thou forgiv'st iniquity, And helpest me in sin's distress, And dost my soul and body bless. 2 By servant Thine Thou say'st to me: "My child, thy sin's forgiven thee! Depart in peace, and sin no more And e'er my pard'ning grace adore." 3 Yea, Lord, we bless the wondrous grace, That granteth us this joyful peace; It is though Jesus' precious blood That we enjoy the heavenly good. 4 Now, Lord, us all Thy Spirit give, Help us in holiness to live; Preserve to us, till life is spent, The Holy Word and Sacrament. Used With Tune: OLD HUNDREDTH

Jesus, still lead on

Author: N. L. von Zinzendorf Meter: 5.5.8.8.5.5 Appears in 289 hymnals Topics: The Church Year Twenty-fourth Sunday after Trinity; The Church Year Twenty-fourth Sunday after Trinity Lyrics: 1 Jesus, lead us on Till our rest is won! And although the way be cheerless, We will follow, calm and fearless; Guide us by Thy hand To our fatherland! 2 If the way be drear, If the foe be near, Let not faithless fears o'ertake us, Let not faith and hope forsake us; For through many a woe To our home we go! 3 When we seek relief From a long-felt grief, When temptations come alluring, Make us patient and enduring; Show us that bright shore Where we weep no more! 4 Jesus, still lead on Till our rest be won; Heavenly Leader, still direct us, Still support, console, protect us, Till we safely stand In our fatherland! Used With Tune: [Jesus, still lead on]

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Meter: 8.7 Appears in 408 hymnals Topics: Fourth Sunday after Trinity Tune Key: G Major Incipit: 55112 23155 64253 Used With Text: God is Love: His mercy brightens

ES IST DAS HEIL UNS KOMMEN HER

Appears in 88 hymnals Topics: Fourth Sunday after Trinity Tune Key: E Major Incipit: 55557 65453 13456 Used With Text: Sing praise to God who reigns above

CHESHIRE

Appears in 46 hymnals Topics: Fourth Sunday after Trinity Tune Key: e minor Incipit: 11233 22113 34755 Used With Text: My God, I love Thee; not because

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Forsøger eder selv

Author: Joakim Breithaupt; Brorson Hymnal: Salmebog for Lutherske Kristne i Amerika #494 (1919) Topics: Fourth Sunday after Trinity Sunday; Fourth Sunday after Trinity Sunday; Twenty fourth Sunday after Trinity Sunday Lyrics: 1 Forsøger eder selv, Om I i Troen ere, Om I ved Troens Kraft I Hjertet Jesus bære, Og om I følge ham I Kors taalmodig ind Med kjærlig Ydmyghed Og Troens rene Sind! 2 Vor Tro den er et Lys I Hjertet dybt forborgen, Som bryder deilig frem, Ret som den klare Morgen, Gjør Sjælen frydefuld, Opklaret, deilig rig, Ny, ret forandert og I Sindet Jesus lig. 3 Den øser altid af Sin Jesus rige Gaver, Og deler gjerne med Sin Næste, hvad den haver; I Jesus kan den faa Mer, end den har behov, Og Naaden lyser frem Til Herrens Pris og Lov. 4 Den tviler ei at faa, Hvad Gud i Ordet lover, Og derfor frisk sig ind I Kors og Modgang vover, Thi Troen føder Haab; Af det, den har og ser, Er den forsikret om, At finde altid mer. 5 Af Haab er Kjærlighed, Thi naar man sig paaminder, Hvor sød en Gud vi har, Og evig har og finder, Saa bryder dette ud I Hjertens Kjærlighed Endog mod den, som er Os bitter gram og vred. 6 Hvad Gud os gjør, vi da Vil gjøre mod vor Næste, Naar nogen gjør os ondt, Vi søge deres Bedste, Og bøde Andres Trods, Forfølgelse og Spot Med Forbøn, gode Ord, Og gjør dem altid Godt. 7 Naar Gud ved meget Kors Os ret paa Prøve sætter, Gjør Tro Taalmodighed, Som alt det tunge letter, Den dæmper Kjødets Knur Og tager bønnen fat, Og veed, at al vor Nød Gud Vei og Maal har sat. 8 Ransag, om Kristus sig Udi din Sjæl forklarer; Thi det er Kristi Liv, Som Troen aabenbarer, Den gjør retfærdig først, Saa hellig, giver Lyst Og Kraft til Gjerning god, Er dette i dit Bryst? 9 O Jesus, styrk du mig I Troen alle Dage! Saa skal et helligt Liv Og Levnet og tiltage; Hvor Lyset er, der maa Og Glansen ytre sig; O lær mig, at jeg ret Og al Tid følger dig! Languages: Norwegian

Den Naade, Gud os haver ted

Author: Kingo Hymnal: Salmebog for Lutherske Kristne i Amerika #535 (1919) Topics: Fourth Sunday after Trinity Sunday; Fourth Sunday after Trinity Sunday; Fourth Sunday after Trinity Sunday; Fourth Sunday after Trinity Sunday Lyrics: 1 Den Naade, Gud os haver ted Af faderlig Barmhjertighed, At kalde os til Himmerig Og evigt Liv og Lyst hos sig, Den bør vi høit at skjønne paa, Og ei paa Onskabs Veie gaa. 2 Men, som det Kristne sømme kan, Der er i de Gjenfødtes Stand, Betænke vel vort Syndefald, Og agte Herrens Naade-Kald, Ja vandre for hans Aasyn saa, Vi Himlens Glæde nyde maa. 3 Af Hjerte, Sjæl og ganske Sind Vi endelig bør lægge Vind Paa Ydmyghed, og trykke ned Den Satans Synd Hovmodighed, Som i Guds Øine hadet er, Og evig Skjændsel til os bær. 4 Vor Næste bør vi ei forsmaa, Ei heller det fortryde paa, Om og hans Lykke, Sted og Stand Vor meget overstige kan, Men med et ydmygt Hjerte se, Vi ham al Hjælp og Miskund te. 5 Enhver af os sin Lyde har, Er ei saa engleren og klar, At han jo ofte sig forser I dette syndig' Legems Ler; Bedst derfor er, vi fare sagt', Og paa os selv har nøie Agt. 6 Sagtmodighed og Hjerte-Taal Bør være vores Øiemaal, Saa hastig Harm ei tænder Ild, Naar vor Jevnkristen farer vild, At skjæmme ham, men give Dag, Og se i Kjærlighedhans Sag. 7 Af Kjærlighedens rene Væld Oprinder alle Dyders Held; Thi Kjærlighed ydmyg er, Sagtmodig, taalig mod enhver, Og elsker altid Enighed Paa Troens Grund i Aandens Fred. 8 Og vi, som Navn af Kristus bær, Et Legeme med hannem er, Vi alle ved Guds gode Aand Bør holde fast ved Fredens Baand, Vi alle har et Livsens Haab, Een Herre og en tro, een Daab. 9 Een Gud vor Faders Navn og bær, Som over alle mægtig er, Og ved sin Søn har os gjenløst, Ja Kjærlighed ved Aanden øst I vore Hjerter rundelig, At danne os til Himmerig. 10 Saa bør da derfor Kjærlighed I vore Hjertet blive ved, Fordi vi alle Søskend er. O, gid vi sammenknyttes her, Saa vi kan Ærens Krone faa, Naar Dommens store Dag skal staa. Languages: Norwegian

Hellig' Jesus, Renheds Kilde

Author: Bath. Crasselius; Jodokus von Lodenstein; Brorson Hymnal: Salmebog for Lutherske Kristne i Amerika #661 (1919) Topics: Fourth Sunday after Trinity Sunday; Fourth Sunday after Trinity Sunday; Twenty fourth Sunday after Trinity Sunday Lyrics: 1 Hellig' Jesus, Renheds Kilde, Du Salighedens Giver milde, Du mer end Solen ren og skjær! Al den Glans hos Kerubimer Og Herlighed i Serafimer Mod din som Mørkheds Taage er! Et Mønster er du mig, Ak, dan mig efter dig, Min Jehovah, o Jesus kjær! Gjør mig dog her Og hellig, som du hellig er! 2 Stille Jesus, som din Vilje For Faders Vilje bøied stille Og indtil Døden adlød ham! Lad mig vorde ogsaa dydig, Som et umyndigt Barn dig lydig Og sindet efter dig, Guds Lam! Tag Hjertet ganske ind, Gjør Attraa, Sjæl og Sind Taus og stille, o, Jesus kjær! Hjælp, at jeg her I sønlig Aand dig lyder er! 3 Ømme Jesus, uden Slummer, Med megen Uro, Strid og Kummer Dit Øie for os Omhu bar, Hver Dag bar du Livets Møie, Hver Nat saa dig dit Knæ at bøie, Den Bøn til Gud din Hvile var! Meg og, aarvaagen gjør, Og at jeg, som jeg bør Flittig bede, o Jesus kjær! Giv, at jeg her Dit Villed stedse hos mig bær! 4 Milde Jesus, ak hvor herlig Er dog din Naade, og hvor kjærlig Er du mod Uven og mod Ven! Klare Lys for Hjerters Mørke Og frugtbar Regn for Sjæles Tørke, Hvor liden Tak du saar igjen! Min Jesus, lær du mig, At jeg i Godhed dig Maa paaslægte, o Jesus kjær! Giv, at jeg her Som du mod alle kjærlig er! 5 Fromme Jesus, du forhaanet Og ei for Had og Spot blev skaanet, Lod dog ei Hevn, ei Vrede se! Stille Mod, hvo saa dets Lige, Som ikkun for din Faders Rige Og Hus sig nidkjær vilde te! Min Jesus, prent mig ind Et saget, nidkjært Sind For din Ære, o Jesus kjær! Gid, at jeg her From og sagtmodig stedse er! 6 Sæle Jesus, hvad for Smerte, Stod du ei ud med roligt Hjerte Udi din dybe Ydmyghed! Pint du blev og plaget ilde, Men, dyre Lam, du taug dog stille, Holdt dig i Faders Lydighed! Bind, Jesus, ved din Aand Mig og med sige Baand, Naar jeg lider, o Jesus kjær! Hjælp, at jeg her Altid som du taalmdoig er! 7 Ærens Konge, du hernede Ei selv dig Ære vil berede, Nei, du fornedred dig i Alt! Hovmods Aand ei dig ophøied, Men dybt i Ydmyghed nedbøied, Du tog en ringe Træls Gestalt! O, slaa min Hovmod ned Og giv mig Ydmyghed Ved din Naade, o Jesus kjær! Giv, at jeg her, Som du, af Hjertet ydmyg er! 8 Rene Jesus, Kydskheds Kilde, Som os et Mønster give vilde End fremfor Adams Renhdes Stand! Lemmer, Sjæl og Sind og Sæder, Ja Øiesyn og Gang og Klæder Regjerte Hellighedens Aand! O, min Immanuel! Gjør og mit Liv, min Sjæl Kydsk og hellig! o Jesus kjær, Mig stedse lær At ligne dig i Kydskhed her! 9 Rige Jesus, du med Ringe Din Tørst og Hunger kunde tvinge, Men af din Haand blev Andre mæt! Lysten, som dig kunde røre, Var Faders Vilje at fuldføre; Det var din Mod, din bedste Ret! Vend, søde Sjæleven, Min Hunger til dig hen! Sjælens Manna, o Jesus kjær! Lær mig især, Naar jeg dig har, at nøies her! 10 Dyre Jesus, kom, velsigne Mit Hjerte, lad i Alt mig ligne Din Hellighed, dit Billede! Aandens Kraft mig saa regjere, At Troens Frugt dig maatte hædre, Og jeg dit rige værd mig te! O, Jesus, drag du mig Alt mer og mer til dig! Sjælens Konge, kom i mig bo, Og lad min Tro I dig kun finde evig Ro! Languages: Norwegian

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Christian Fürchtegott Gellert

1715 - 1769 Person Name: Christian F. Gellert Topics: Twenty Fourth Sunday after Trinity Author of "Jesus lives! no longer now" in Church Book Gellert, Christian Fürchtegott, son of Christian Gellert, pastor at Hainichen in the Saxon Harz, near Freiberg, was born at Hainichen, July 4, 1715. In 1734 he entered the University of Leipzig as a student of theology, and after completing his course acted for some time as assistant to his father. But then, as now, sermons preached from manuscript were not tolerated in the Lutheran Church, and as his memory was treacherous, he found himself compelled to try some other profession. In 1739 he became domestic tutor to the sons of Herr von Lüttichau, near Dresden, and in 1741 returned to Leipzig to superintend the studies of a nephew at the University. He also resumed his own studies. He graduated M.A. 1744; became in 1745 private tutor or lecturer in the philosophical faculty; and was in 1751 appointed extraordinary professor of philosophy, lecturing on poetry and rhetoric, and then on moral philosophy. An ordinary professorship offered to him in 1761 he refused, as he did not feel strong enough to fulfil its duties, having been delicate from a child, and after 1752 suffering very greatly from hypochondria. He died at Leipzig, Dec. 13, 1769 (Koch, vi. 263-277; Allgemeine Deutsche Biographie, viii. 544-549, &c). As a professor, Gellert was most popular, numbering Goethe and Lessing among his pupils, and won from his students extraordinary reverence and affection, due partly to the warm interest he took in their personal conduct and welfare. In his early life he was one of the contributors to the Bremer Beiträge; and was one of the leaders in the revolt against the domination of Gottsched and the writers of the French school. His Fables (1st Ser. 1746; 2nd 1748), by their charm of style, spirit, humour and point, may justly be characterised as epoch-making, won for him universal esteem and influence among his contemporaries of all classes, and still rank among the classics of German literature. As a hymnwriter he also marks an epoch; and while in the revival of churchly feeling the hymns of the Rationalistic period of 1760 to 1820 have been ignored by many recent compilers, yet the greatest admirers of the old standard hymns have been fain to stretch their area of selection from Luther to Gellert. He prepared himself by prayer for their composition, and selected the moments when his mental horizon was most unclouded. He was distinguished by deep and sincere piety, blameless life, and regularity in attendance on the services of the Church. His hymns are the utterances of a sincere Christian morality, not very elevated or enthusiastic, but genuine expressions of his own feelings and experiences; and what in them he preached he also put in practice in his daily life. Many are too didactic in tone, reading like versifications of portions of his lectures on morals, and are only suited for private use. But in regard to his best hymns, it may safely be said that their rational piety and good taste, combined with a certain earnestness and pathos, entitle them to a place among the classics of German hymnody. They exactly met the requirements of the time, won universal admiration, and speedily passed into the hymnbooks in use over all Germany, Roman Catholic as well as Lutheran. Two of Gellert's hymns are noted under their own first lines, viz., "Jesus lebt, mit ihm auch ich," and "Wie gross ist des All-mächtgen Güte." The following have also passed into English, almost all being taken from his Geistliche Oden und Lieder, a collection of 54 hymns first published at Leipzig, 1757, and which has passed through very numerous editions:— I. Hymns in English common use: i. An dir allein, an dir hab ich gesündigt. Lent. 1757, p. 102, in 6 stanzas of 4 lines, entitled "Hymn of Penitence." In Zollikofer's Gesange-Buch, 1766, and the Berlin Geistliche Lieder S., ed. 1863, No. 499. Translated as:— Against Thee only have I sinn'd, I own it. A good and full version, by Miss Wink worth, as No. 42 in her Chorale Book for England, 1863. Another translation is:— "Against Thee, Lord, Thee only my transgression," by N. L. Frothingham, 1870, p. 241. ii. Dies ist der Tag, den Gott gemacht. Christmas. One of his best and most popular hymns. 1757, p. 72, in 11 stanzas of 4 lines, repeated in the Berlin Gesang-Buch, 1765, No. 55, and the Berlin Geistliche Lieder S. ed. 1863, No. 154. Translated as:— This is the day the Lord hath made, O'er all the earth. A translation of stanzas i.-iii., x., by Miss Borthwick, as No. 22 in Dr. Pagenstecher's Collection, 1864, and included in Hymns from the Land of Luther, 1884, p. 256. Other trs. are:—(1) "This is the day which God ordains," by Dr. G. Walker, 1860, p. 27. (2) "This day shall yet by God's command," in the Family Treasury, 1811, p. 278. iii. Für alle Güte sei gepreist. Evening. 1757, p. 85, in 4 stanzas of 6 lines, included in Zollikofer's Gesang-Buch 1766, No. 78, and the Berlin Geistliche Lieder S., ed. 1863, No. 1160. Translated as:— To Father, Son, and Spirit praise. A good and full translation by A. T. Russell, as No. 7 in his Psalms & Hymns, 1851. Another translation is: — "For all Thy kindness laud I Thee," by H. J. Buckoll, 1842, p. 96. iv. Gott ist mein Lied. Praise. On God's Might and Providence. 1757, p. 78, in 15 st. of 5 1. In the Berlin Geistliche Lieder S.., ed. 1863, No. 24. Translated as:— God is my song, His praises I'll repeat, A free translation of stanzas i.-v., as No. 94 in Sir John Bowring's Hymns, 1825. Repeated, omitting stanza ii., as No. 114 in Dale's English Hymn Book, 1875. Other translations are:— (1) “Of God I sing," by Dr. H. Mills, 1856, p. 11. (2) "God is my song, With sovereign," by N. L. Frothingham, 1870, p. 243. v. Wenn ich, o Schöpfer, deine Macht. Praise. This fine hymn of Praise for Creation and Providence was first published 1757, p. 62, in 6 stanzas of 7 lines. In the Berlin Gesang-Buch, 1765, No. 25, and Berlin Geistliche Lieder S.ed. 1863, No. 72. Translated as:—- Thou Great First Cause! when of Thy skill. In full in Dr. H. Mills's Horae Germanicae, 1845 (1856, p. 5). Stanzas ii., iii., v., vi., altered and beginning, "The earth, where'er I turn mine eye," are in the American Lutheran General Synod's Collection, 1852. Other trs. are:— (1) "When, O my dearest Lord, I prove," by Miss Dunn, 1857, p. 80. (2) "Creator! when I see Thy might," in Madame de Pontes's Poets and Poetry of Germany, 1858, v. i. p. 472. (3) "When I, Creator, view Thy might," by Miss Manington, 1863. vi. Wer Gottes Wort nicht halt, und spricht. Faith in Works. This didactic hymn on Faith proved by Works, was first published 1757, p. 49, in 5 stanzas of 6 lines. In Zollikofer's Gesang-Buch, 1766, and the Berlin Geistliche Lieder S. ed. 1863, No. 72. Translated as:— Who keepeth not God's Word, yet saith. A good and full translation by Miss Winkworth, in her Lyra Germanica, 2nd Ser., 1858, p. 161. A greatly altered version of stanzas ii.—v., beginning, "True faith in holy life will shine," was included as No. 418 in Kennedy, 1863, and repeated in the Ibrox Hymnal 1871, J. L. Porter's Collection 1876, and others. II. Hymns not in English common use: vii. Auf Gott, und nicht auf meinen Rath. Trust in God's Providence. 1757, p. 134, in 6 stanzas. Translated as: (1) "Rule Thou my portion, Lord, my skill," by Dr. H. Mills, 1845 (1856, p. 164). (2) "On God and on no earthly trust," by J. D. Burns, in his Remains, 1869. viii. Auf, schicke dich. Christmas. 1757, p. 109, in 1 stanza. Translated as, "Come, tune your heart," by Miss Cox, 1841, p. 17 (1864, p. 39). ix. Dein Heil, o Christ! nicht zu verscherzen. Prayer. 1757, p. 6, in 14 stanzas of 8 lines. In J. A. Schlegel's Geistliche Gesänge, 3rd Ser., 1772, p. 193, recast as "Zu deinem Gotte beten," in 5 stanzas of 12 lines; and this in the Kaiserwerth Lieder-Buch für Kleinkinderschulen, 1842, No. 208, appears "Zu Gott im Himmel beten," in 8 stanzas of 4 lines. The 1842 was translated as, "O how sweet it is to pray," by Mrs. Bevan, 1859, p. 148. x. Der Tag ist wieder hin, und diesen Theil des Lebens. Evening. 1757, p. 13, in 10 stanzas, as "Self-Examination at Eventide." Translated as,"Another day is ended," by Miss Warner, 1869 (1871, p. 9). xi. Du klagst, und fühlest die Beschwerden. Contentment. 1757, p. 91, in 8 stanzas. Translated as "Thy wounded spirit feels its pain," by Dr. B. Maguire, 1883, p. 153. xii. Erinnre dich, mein Geist, erfreut. Easter. 1757, p. 27, in 13 stanzas. Translated as, "Awake, my soul, and hail the day," in Dr. J. D. Lang's Aurora Australis, Sydney, 1826, p. 43. xiii. Er ruft der Sonn, und schafft den Mond. New Year. 1757, p. 154, in 6 stanzas. In the Berlin Gesang-Buch, 1765, No. 233, as "Gott ruft." Translated as, “Lord, Thou that ever wast and art," in the British Magazine, Jan., 1838, p. 36. xiv. Gott, deine Güte reicht so weit. Supplication. 1757, p. 1, in 4 stanzas, founded on 1 Kings iii. 5-14. The translations are: (1) "O God, Thy goodness doth extend, Far as," by Dr. J. D. Lang, 1826, p. 10. (2) "Behold! Thy goodness, oh my God," by Miss Fry, 1845, p. 78. xv. Gott ist mein Hort. Holy Scripture. 1757, p. 70, in 8 stanzas. Translated as, "I trust the Lord, Upon His word," by Dr. H. Mills, 1845 (1856, p. 23). xvi. Herr, der du mir das Leben. Evening. 1757, p. 121, in 5 stanzas. Translated as, "By Thee, Thou Lord of Heaven," by H. J. Buckoll, 1842, p. 97. xvii. Herr, starke mich, dein Leiden su bedenken. Passiontide. 1757, p. 123, in 22 stanzas. Translated as, "Clothe me, oh Lord, with strength! that I may dwell” by Miss Fry, 1859, p. 153. xviii. Ich hab in guten Stunden. For the Sick. 1757, p. 128, in 6 stanzas. [See the Story of a Hymn, in the Sunday at Home for Sept., 1865.] Translated as: (1) “I have had my days of blessing," by Mrs. Findlater, in Hymns from the Land of Luther, 1855, p. 60. (2) "Once, happy hours with blessings crowned," by A. B. H., in the Day of Rest, 1877, p. 405. xix. Ich komme, Herr, und suche dich. Holy Communion. 1757, p. 89, in 5 stanzas. The translations are: (1) "I come, 0 Lord, and seek for Thee," by Miss Manington, 1863, p. 14. (2) “Weary and laden with my load, I come," by Dr. B. Maguire, 1872, p. 178. xx. Ich komme vor dein Angesicht. Supplication. 1757, p. 140. in 13 stanzas. The translations are: (1) "Great God, I bow before Thy face," by Dr. J. D. Lang, 1826, p. 23. (2) “Now in Thy presence I appear," by Dr. H. Mills, 1845 (1856, p. 137). xxi. Mein erst Gefühl sei Preis und Dank. Morning. 1757, p. 55, in 12 stanzas. Translated as, "I bless Thee, Lord, Thou God of might," beginning with st. vi., by H. J. Buckoll, 1842, p. 56. xxii. Nach einer Prüfung kurzer Tage. Eternal Life. 1757, p. 158, in 12 stanzas, as "The Consolation of Eternal Life." Though hardly a hymn for congregational use and too individualised, it has been a very great favourite in Germany. In the Berlin Gesang-Buch, 1765, 132, and the Berlin Geistliche Liedersegen, ed. 1863, No. 1483. The translations are: (1) "A few short days of trial past," in Miss Knight's Prayers and Hymns from the German, 1812 (1832, p. 107). (2) "A few short hours of transient joy," by Dr. J. D. Lang, 1826, p. 123. (3) “When these brief trial-days are past," by J. Sheppard, 1857, p. 98. (4) “A few short days of trial here,” by Miss Burlingham, in the British Herald, July 1865, p. 98. (5) "Our few short years of trial o'er," by Dr. J. Guthrie, 1869, d. 124. (6) “When these brief trial-days are spent," by Miss Winkworth, 1869, p. 318. (7) "A few more days, a few more years," by Dr. R. Maguire, 1883, p. 165. xxiii 0 Herr, mein Gott! durch den ich bin und lebe. Resignation to the will of God. 1757, p. 152. in 7 st. Translated as, "In Thee, my God, I live and move," by Dr. R. Maguire, 1883, p. 113. xxiv. So hoff’ ich denn mit festem Muth . Assurance of the Grace of God. 1757, p. 115, in 4 stanzas. The translations are: (1) "Firm is my hope of future good," by Dr. H. Mills, 1845 (1856, p. 188). (2) “In Thee, O Lord, my hope hath stood," by Dr. R. Maguire, 1872. zzv. Was ists dast ich mich quäle. Patience. 1757, p. 17, in 7 stanzas. The translations are: (1) "O foolish heart, be still," by Miss Warner, 1858 (1861, p. 452), repeated in Bishop Ryle's Collection, 1860, No. 181 (2) “What billows these that o'er thee roll," by Dr. R. Maguire, 1872. xxvi. Wie sicher lebt der Mensch, der Staub. For the Dying. 1757, p. 149, in 14 stanzas. Translated as, "How heedless, how secure is man!" by Dr. H. Mills, 1845 (1856, p. 238). One or two recasts from Gellert's Lehrgedichte und Erzählungen, Leipzig, 1754, came into German common use, and one has passed into English, viz.:— xxvii. Mensch, der du Christus schmähst, was ist in ihrer Lehre. Love to Mankind. 1754, pp. 27-56, being a poem entitled “The Christian." A recast from portions of this made by J. S. Diterich, beginning "Gieb mir, O Gott, ein Herz," in 9 stanzas, appears as No. 219 in the Berlin Gesang-Buch, 1765; and has been translated as "Grant me, O God! a tender heart," by Miss Knight, 1812 (1832, p. 97). [Rev. James Mearns, M.A.] -- John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907)

Edward Caswall

1814 - 1878 Topics: Fourth Sunday after Trinity Translator of "My God, I love Thee; not because" in Church Book Edward Caswall was born in 1814, at Yately, in Hampshire, where his father was a clergyman. In 1832, he went to Brasenose College, Oxford, and in 1836, took a second-class in classics. His humorous work, "The Art of Pluck," was published in 1835; it is still selling at Oxford, having passed through many editions. In 1838, he was ordained Deacon, and in 1839, Priest. He became perpetural Curate of Stratford-sub-Castle in 1840. In 1841, he resigned his incumbency and visited Ireland. In 1847, he joined the Church of Rome. In 1850, he was admitted into the Congregation of the Oratory at Birmingham, where he has since remained. He has published several works in prose and poetry. --Annotations of the Hymnal, Charles Hutchins, M.A. 1872 ===================== Caswall, Edward, M.A., son of the Rev. R. C. Caswall, sometime Vicar of Yately, Hampshire, born at Yately, July 15, 1814, and educated at Brasenose College, Oxford, graduating in honours in 1836. Taking Holy Orders in 1838, he became in 1840 Incumbent of Stratford-sub-Castle, near Salisbury, and resigned the same in 1847. In 1850 (Mrs. Caswall having died in 1849) he was received into the Roman Catholic communion, and joined Dr. Newman at the Oratory, Edgbaston. His life thenceforth, although void of stirring incidents, was marked by earnest devotion to his clerical duties and a loving interest in the poor, the sick, and in little children. His original poems and hymns were mostly written at the Oratory. He died at Edgbaston, Jan. 2, 1878, and was buried on Jan. 7 at Redwall, near Bromsgrove, by his leader and friend Cardinal Newman. Caswall's translations of Latin hymns from the Roman Breviary and other sources have a wider circulation in modern hymnals than those of any other translator, Dr. Neale alone excepted. This is owing to his general faithfulness to the originals, and the purity of his rhythm, the latter feature specially adapting his hymns to music, and for congregational purposes. His original compositions, although marked by considerable poetical ability, are not extensive in their use, their doctrinal teaching being against their general adoption outside the Roman communion. His hymns appeared in:— (1) Lyra Catholica, which contained 197 translations from the Roman Breviary, Missal, and other sources. First ed. London, James Burns, 1849. This was reprinted in New York in 1851, with several hymns from other sources added thereto. This edition is quoted in the indices to some American hymn-books as Lyra Cath., as in Beecher's Plymouth Collection, 1855, and others. (2) Masque of Mary, and Other Poems, having in addition to the opening poem and a few miscellaneous pieces, 53 translations, and 51 hymns. 1st ed. Lon., Burns and Lambert, 1858. (3) A May Pageant and Other Poems, including 10 original hymns. Lon., Burns and Lambert, 1865. (4) Hymns and Poems, being the three preceding volumes embodied in one, with many of the hymns rewritten or revised, together with elaborate indices. 1st ed. Lon., Burns, Oates & Co., 1873. Of his original hymns about 20 are given in the Roman Catholic Crown of Jesus Hymn Book, N.D; there are also several in the Hymns for the Year, N.D., and other Roman Catholic collections. --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology (1907) ====================== Caswall, E. , p. 214, ii. Additional original hymns by Caswall are in the Arundel Hymns, 1902, and other collections. The following are from the Masque of Mary, &c, 1858:— 1. Christian soul, dost thou desire. After Holy Communion. 2. Come, let me for a moment cast. Holy Communion. 3. O Jesu Christ [Lord], remember. Holy Communion. 4. Oft, my soul, thyself remind. Man's Chief End. 5. Sleep, Holy Babe. Christmas. Appeared in the Rambler, June 1850, p. 528. Sometimes given as "Sleep, Jesus, sleep." 6. The glory of summer. Autumn. 7. This is the image of the queen. B. V. M. His "See! amid the winter's snow,” p. 1037, i., was published in Easy Hymn Tunes, 1851, p. 36. In addition the following, mainly altered texts or centos of his translations are also in common use:— 1. A regal throne, for Christ's dear sake. From "Riches and regal throne," p. 870, ii. 2. Come, Holy Ghost, Thy grace inspire. From "Spirit of grace and union," p. 945, i. 3. Hail! ocean star, p. 99, ii,, as 1873. In the Birmingham Oratory Hymn Book, 1850, p. 158. 4. Lovely flow'rs of martyrs, hail. This is the 1849 text. His 1873 text is "Flowers of martyrdom," p. 947, i. 5. None of all the noble cities. From "Bethlehem! of noblest cities," p. 946, ii. 6. O Jesu, Saviour of the World. From “Jesu, Redeemer of the world," p. 228, ii. 7. 0 Lady, high in glory raised. From "O Lady, high in glory, Whose," p. 945, i. The Parochial Hymn Book, 1880, has also the following original hymns by Caswall. As their use is confined to this collection, we give the numbers only:— IS os. 1, 2, 3, 159 (Poems, 1873, p. 453), 209 (1873, p. 288), 299, 324 (1873, p. 323), 357, 402, 554, 555, 558, 569 (1873, p. 334). These are from his Masque of Mary 1858. Nos. 156, 207 (1873, p. 296), 208 (1873, p. 297), 518. These are from his May Pageant, 1865. As several of these hymns do not begin with the original first lines, the original texts are indicated as found in his Poems, 1873. [Rev. James Mearns, M.A.] --John Julian, Dictionary of Hymnology, New Supplement (1907)

Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy

1809 - 1847 Person Name: Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdi, 1809-1847 Topics: Fourth Sunday after Trinity Composer of "ELIJAH (Wien)" in Evangelical Lutheran hymnal Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy (b. Hamburg, Germany, 1809; d. Leipzig, Germany, 1847) was the son of banker Abraham Mendelssohn and the grandson of philosopher Moses Mendelssohn. His Jewish family became Christian and took the Bartholdy name (name of the estate of Mendelssohn's uncle) when baptized into the Lutheran church. The children all received an excellent musical education. Mendelssohn had his first public performance at the age of nine and by the age of sixteen had written several symphonies. Profoundly influenced by J. S. Bach's music, he conducted a performance of the St. Matthew Passion in 1829 (at age 20!) – the first performance since Bach's death, thus reintroducing Bach to the world. Mendelssohn organized the Domchor in Berlin and founded the Leipzig Conservatory of Music in 1843. Traveling widely, he not only became familiar with various styles of music but also became well known himself in countries other than Germany, especially in England. He left a rich treasury of music: organ and piano works, overtures and incidental music, oratorios (including St. Paul or Elijah and choral works, and symphonies. He harmonized a number of hymn tunes himself, but hymnbook editors also arranged some of his other tunes into hymn tunes. Bert Polman

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