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Gerhard Tersteegen, born on November 25, 1697, in Moers, Germany, was a prominent figure in German religious history. He is best known as a hymnwriter, spiritual poet, and mystic whose works had a profound impact on Christian spirituality during the 18th century. Tersteegen …
Francis of Assisi, born Giovanni di Pietro di Bernardone in 1181 or 1182, was an Italian Catholic friar and preacher who became one of the most revered figures in Christian history. He is widely known for his devotion to poverty, his love for …
Joachim Neander (1650-1680) was a German Reformed (Calvinist) theologian, hymn writer, and pastor. He is best known for his hymn writing and his significant contributions to Protestant hymnody. Neander was born in Bremen, Germany, and studied theology at the University of Bremen. Neander …
Anne Steele (1717-1778) was an English poet and hymn writer known for her significant contributions to Christian hymnody. She was born in Broughton, Hampshire, England, into a devout Baptist family. Her father, William Steele, was a timber merchant and the pastor of the …
Fanny J. Crosby, born as Frances Jane Crosby, was an American hymnist and poet. She is best known for her prolific hymn writing, having composed thousands of hymns during her lifetime. Fanny Crosby was born on March 24, 1820, in Brewster, New York, …
1 Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation! O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation! All ye who hear, now to His temple draw near; Join ye in glad adoration! 2 Praise to the Lord, …
1 All creatures of our God and King Lift up your voice and with us sing, Alleluia! Alleluia! O burning sun with golden beam And silver moon with softer gleam! Refrain O praise Him! O praise Him! Alleluia! Alleluia! Alleluia! 2 O rushing …
1 God Himself is with us; Let us all adore Him, And with awe appear before Him. God is here within us; Soul, in silence fear Him, Humbly, fervently draw near Him. Now His own who have known God, In worship lowly, Yield …
1 All my hope on God is founded; He doth still my trust renew. Me through change and chance He guideth, Only good and only true. God unknown, He alone Calls my heart to be His own. 2 Pride of man and earthly …
1 The Lord in Zion reigneth, let all the world rejoice, And come before His throne of grace with tuneful heart and voice; The Lord in Zion reigneth, and there His praise shall ring, To Him shall princes bend the knee and kings …
