I watched a short video today on the life of German pastor and poet, Paul Gerhardt. He lived in the 17th Century and his beautiful legacy of hymns remains today. This year marked the 400th anniversary of his birth. I came across this Gerhardt hymn today, and at this Advent season I was reminded again [...]
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Posted in Family on December 4, 2007 | 12 Comments »
I have been going since 6:15 this morning so I am sitting down to rest for a few moments. There’s a pot roast cooking away in my Crock Pot after an early run to the store. I love shopping early in the morning when there’s nobody around. It prevents me getting home having forgotten three [...]
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Posted in Hymns on December 2, 2007 | No Comments »
We sang this song during communion in Divine Service today. Nothing more needs to be said.
1. Soul, adorn thyself with gladness,
Leave behind all gloom and sadness;
Come into the daylight’s splendor,
There with joy thy praises render
Unto Him whose grace unbounded
Hath this woundrous supper founded.
High o’er all the heavens He reigneth,
Yet to dwell with thee He deigneth.
2. [...]
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