Tag Archives: Paul Gerhard

Der Will ist da, die Kraft ist klein

Dienstag nach dem zweiten Sonntag vor dem Fasten (Sexagesimae: Viererlei Ackerfeld) Heute, so Ihr seine Stimme höret, so verstocket Euer Herz nicht. Psalm 95,7.8a Wochenspruch Anonymous from N.India (17th century) to be seen in Cleveland Museum of Art. Der Will ist … Continue reading

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Too soon

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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Palm Sunday: 5th & last Sunday in Lent +

Watchword from the gospel of St. John: “The Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.” (3:14b-15) Introit Psalm 69 Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto … Continue reading

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Palm Sunday and Sunday of the Passion: 5th and Last Sunday in Lent +

  Watchword from the gospel of St. John: “The Son of Man must be lifted up, that everyone who believes in him may have eternal life.” (3:14b-15) Introit Psalm 69   God’s holy Word from the prophet Isaiah the fiftieth … Continue reading

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Zeuch ein zu Deinen Toren…

  Zeuch ein zu Deinen Toren,  Sei meines Herzens Gast, Der du, da ich geboren, Mich neu geboren hast, O hochgeliebter Geist Des Vaters und des Sohnes, Mit beiden gleichen Thrones, Mit beiden gleich gepreist. Zeuch ein, laß mich empfinden Und schmecken deine Kraft, Die Kraft, die uns … Continue reading

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Warum willst Du draußen stehen?

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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Lutheran Order of service and sermon in isiZulu, seTswana & German.

The Lutheran Order of Service for the 19th Sunday after Trinity is available here in isiZulu and seTswana. Today it comes with a sermon based on God’s Word from the Holy Gospel of St. Mark in the 2nd chapter verses … Continue reading

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Sermonette at Matins: 1.Peter 1:13-21

Watchword: Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many. (Mat 20:28 KJV) Theme: The Lamb of God (Agnus Dei)  Hymn: Not all the blood … Continue reading

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Herrenhuter readings for Sunday, the 18th January 2015

“Naked came I out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return thither.” (Job 1:21) “For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith … Continue reading

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Löhe on Philippians 1:7

It is right for me to feel this way about all of you, since I have you in my heart and, whether I am in chains or defending and confirming the gospel, all of you share in God’s grace with … Continue reading

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