We have gathered, Jesus, dear

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Author: Tobias Clausnitzer

Clausnitzer, Tobias, born at Thum, near Annaberg, in Saxony, probably on Feb. 5,1619. After studying at various Universities, and finally at Leipzig (where he graduated M.A. in 1643), he was appointed, in 1644, chaplain to a Swedish regiment. In that capacity he preached the thanksgiving sermon in St. Thomas's Church, Leipzig, on "Reminiscere" Sunday, 1645 (ii. Sunday in Lent) on the accession of Christina as Queen of Sweden; as also the thanksgiving sermon at the field service held by command of General Wrangel, at Weiden, in the Upper Palatine, on January 1, 1649, after the conclusion of the Peace of Westphalia. In 1649 he was appointed first pastor at Weiden, and remained there (being also appointed later a member of the Consistory, and… Go to person page >

Translator: Madeleine Forell Marshall

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First Line: We have gathered, Jesus, dear
Translator: Madeleine Forell Marshall (1993)
Author: Tobias Clausnitzer (1663)
Meter: 7.8.7.8.8.8
Language: English
Copyright: Translations © 1993 Madeleine Forell Marshall

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The New Century Hymnal #74

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