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Literary
November 14, 1957
The Brooksville Journal
Brooksville, Hernando County, Florida
What is this article about?
Biographical essay on Martin Rinkhart (1586-1649), author of the hymn 'Now Thank We All Our God,' composed amid the Thirty Years' War. He was a pastor in Eilenberg, Saxony, and the hymn, published in 1647, expresses faith and praise, set to the chorale Nun Danket.
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"NOW THANK WE ALL OUR GOD; HYMN OF MONTH"
Out of struggle and turmoil, horror and suffering, comes this hymn of praise to a "Bounteous God". Martin Rinkhart (1586-1649), its author, was poet, musician, scholar, patriot and faithful pastor. He was graduated from the University of Leipzig and became pastor of the Lutheran Church in his home town of Eilenberg, Saxony. It was here he served during all the strenuous days of the Thirty Years' War.
Showing the "faith that will not shrink, though pressed by every foe, that will not tremble on the brink of any earthly woe", he gave the world this remarkable "Te deum". The hymn was published in 1647, and next to "Ein Feste Burg" is reckoned the favorite hymn of the German people.
The hymn tune, Nun Danket, is one of the noble German chorales. Miss Winkworth, the translator of the hymn from Cruger's book, says, "This simple but noble expression of trust and praise, with Its fine chorale, was composed by Martin Rinkhart in 1644, when the hope of a general peace was dawning on the country." May the peace longed for come to be ours.
Out of struggle and turmoil, horror and suffering, comes this hymn of praise to a "Bounteous God". Martin Rinkhart (1586-1649), its author, was poet, musician, scholar, patriot and faithful pastor. He was graduated from the University of Leipzig and became pastor of the Lutheran Church in his home town of Eilenberg, Saxony. It was here he served during all the strenuous days of the Thirty Years' War.
Showing the "faith that will not shrink, though pressed by every foe, that will not tremble on the brink of any earthly woe", he gave the world this remarkable "Te deum". The hymn was published in 1647, and next to "Ein Feste Burg" is reckoned the favorite hymn of the German people.
The hymn tune, Nun Danket, is one of the noble German chorales. Miss Winkworth, the translator of the hymn from Cruger's book, says, "This simple but noble expression of trust and praise, with Its fine chorale, was composed by Martin Rinkhart in 1644, when the hope of a general peace was dawning on the country." May the peace longed for come to be ours.
What sub-type of article is it?
Essay
Hymn Or Psalm
What themes does it cover?
Religious
War Peace
Patriotism
What keywords are associated?
Hymn
Martin Rinkhart
Thirty Years War
German Chorale
Faith
Peace
Literary Details
Title
"Now Thank We All Our God; Hymn Of Month"
Subject
Hymn Of Praise Composed During The Thirty Years' War
Key Lines
Faith That Will Not Shrink, Though Pressed By Every Foe, That Will Not Tremble On The Brink Of Any Earthly Woe
This Simple But Noble Expression Of Trust And Praise, With Its Fine Chorale, Was Composed By Martin Rinkhart In 1644, When The Hope Of A General Peace Was Dawning On The Country.