Category Archives: Paul Gerhardt

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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The Lord moves his people in marvellous ways…

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

It´s a gloomy day today. Finally, April lives up to its German reputation: “April, April, der weiß nicht, was er will!” For the past 29 days it´s been sunny skies all the way – and hardly a hint of a … 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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Holy week: “A lamb goes uncomplaining forth…”

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Wilhelm Weber

One of the good things in days gone by, was that the Easter Holidays were a sure thing. Whether early or later in the year, the holidays started at least on Friday before Holy Week. That´s how it was. Sure … Continue reading →

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Via crucis (Kreuzweg)

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Wilhelm Weber

1. O Welt, sieh hier dein Leben Am Stamm des Kreuzes schweben, Dein Heil sinkt in den Tod! Der große Fürst der Ehren Läßt willig sich beschweren Mit Schlägen, Hohn und großem Spott.  2. Tritt her und schau mit Fleiße: … Continue reading →

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Posted on December 5, 2016 by Wilhelm Weber

Warum willst du draußen stehen, du Gesegneter des Herrn? Laß dir bei mir einzugehen wohlgefallen, du mein Stern! Du mein Jesus, meine Freud, Helfer in der rechten Zeit, hilf, o Heiland, meinem Herzen, von den Wunden, die mich schmerzen. Will … Continue reading →

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