Category Archives: Lieder

Gelobet seist Du, Jesus Christ

Posted on December 25, 2022 by Wilhelm Weber

Gelobet seist Du, Jesu Christ, dass Du Mensch geboren bist von einer Jungfrau, das ist wahr; des freuet sich der Engel Schar. Kyrieleis. Des ewgen Vaters einig Kind jetzt man in der Krippen find’t; in unser armes Fleisch und Blut … Continue reading →

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Too soon

Posted on February 10, 2022 by Wilhelm Weber

A week ago Bruno and Ingrid were in a head-on-collision. Subsequently other cars crashed into them from behind. Their two children Karl (6) and Maya (2) were critically injured, and both died in ICU – Karl on Sunday and Maya … Continue reading →

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Sola gratia (5th Sunday after Trinity)

Posted on July 3, 2021 by Wilhelm Weber

Looking forward to this coming 5th Sunday after Trinity. Some 29 years ago tomorrow, Präses Ernst-August Albers preached at the official dedication of our Afrikaans congregation in Piet Retief. He was my confirmand and ordinand, but also strong backer of … Continue reading →

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Vindicate me, o God!

Posted on March 20, 2021 by Wilhelm Weber

Looking forward to the 5th Sunday in Lent: “Judica!” (Vindicate me, o Lord! Psalm 43) It´s all about finding justification and how God´s people seek His defense against blame, heavy charges and accussations – as they despair of getting it … Continue reading →

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Lord Jesus Christ, You have prepared this feast for our salvation

Posted on July 25, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Well, one of my English regulars came to excuse herself from tomorrow´s divine service. That´s just how it should be. Coming is no deal. It´s the expected normal and goes without saying but being absent is the exception and apologies … Continue reading →

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It is right for us to fulfill all righteousness…

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Now, this is what the Lord says,the one who created you,and formed you:“Don’t be afraid, for I will protect you.I call you by name, you are mine.” Isaiah 43: 1 (Watchword for the 6th Sunday after Trinity) We pray: Almighty God, beloved … Continue reading →

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Another day in summer

Posted on June 4, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Good morning in Wittenberg. Spectacular sunrise – and that early in the morning at 4h54. The fiery sky promises changing weather: “Red in the morn is the shepherd´s warn!” Nothing surprising if You bargain with “Schafskälte” – a meteorological phenomenon … Continue reading →

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Hiking up the Brocken

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Good morning to You from a wonderfully sunny Wittenberg. The spring colors are amazing. The many variations of green are something to behold. And then you find those red poppies in full bloom, wherever the weedicides didn´t reach. Gorgeous.  For … Continue reading →

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Das Osterfest nimmt seinen Lauf…

Posted on April 13, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

Als unser Herr Jesus Christus vom Tode auferstanden ist und seine Jünger aufs Neue aus der Zerstreuung, der Finsternis und Schatten des Todes sammelte, hat er ihnen aus dem Alten Testament aufgezeigt, wieso und weshalb es alles so kommen musste. … Continue reading →

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Favorite holiday: Maundy Thursday!

Posted on April 9, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

One of my favorite holidays is Maundy Thursday. Not only because on this day at the latest the long weekend started, but also because it was an evening service – nearly as festive, dramatic and emotional as Christmas. Obviously, I … Continue reading →

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