To God the Holy Spirit let us pray

To God the Holy Spirit let us pray

Author (sts. 2-4): Martin Luther
Tune: NUN BITTEN WIR
Published in 5 hymnals

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Author (sts. 2-4): Martin Luther

Luther, Martin, born at Eisleben, Nov. 10, 1483; entered the University of Erfurt, 1501 (B.A. 1502, M.A.. 1503); became an Augustinian monk, 1505; ordained priest, 1507; appointed Professor at the University of Wittenberg, 1508, and in 1512 D.D.; published his 95 Theses, 1517; and burnt the Papal Bull which had condemned them, 1520; attended the Diet of Worms, 1521; translated the Bible into German, 1521-34; and died at Eisleben, Feb. 18, 1546. The details of his life and of his work as a reformer are accessible to English readers in a great variety of forms. Luther had a huge influence on German hymnody. i. Hymn Books. 1. Ellich cristlich lider Lobgesang un Psalm. Wittenberg, 1524. [Hamburg Library.] This contains 8 German h… Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: To God the Holy Spirit let us pray
Author (sts. 2-4): Martin Luther
Meter: 10.9.11.9.4
Source: Worship Supplement, 1969 (Tr.) alt.; German, 13th cent., st. 1
Language: English
Copyright: © 1969 Concordia Publishing House

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Instances (1 - 4 of 4)

Christian Worship #596

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Evangelical Lutheran Worship #743

Lutheran Service Book #768

Lutheran Worship #155

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