Monthly Archives: April 2012

Today the Lutheran Church also remembers the death of the 2nd Martin – Martin Chemnitz (+1586), who was prominently engaged in the confessional efforts of overcoming the theological challenges, factions and false teachings facing the Church after Luther’s death and … Continue reading →

Jesus Christus unser Heiland, der den Tod ueberwand… (Jesus Christ, who came to save) A Song of Praise for Easter. Melody first published by Klug, 1543, and Bapst, 1545. Harmony after John Sebastian Bach. 1. Jesus Christus unser Heiland, Der den … Continue reading →

After Good Friday and the commemoration of death and burial of Christ, the new creation is celebrated worldwide. God has made everything new. The old is past, behold everything is new now. This is a miracle before our very eyes. … Continue reading →

On this holiday Good Friday the Church commemorates the crucifixion of our Lord and saviour Jesus Christ on Golgotha: “… suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried …” (Apostolic Creed).               This is … Continue reading →

And one of my favorites is the following hymn. Both Karleman Beyschlag and also Dietrich Boenhoeffer appreciated his hymns. Just read this one: Kommt, Kinder, lasst uns gehen Nachfolgelied (Hinweis: Es gibt auch eine Version mit “Kommt Brüder …”) 1. Kommt, … Continue reading →