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Text:Why Should Cross and Trial Grieve Me
Author:Paul Gerhardt, 1607-1676
Translator (st. 4):Stephen P. Starke, b. 1955
Translator (st. 5):Harlyn J. Kuschel, b. 1945
Tune:WARUM SOLLT ICH MICH DEN GRÄMEN
Composer:Johann G. Ebeling, 1637-1676

831. Why Should Cross and Trial Grieve Me

Text Information
First Line: Why should cross and trial grieve me?
Title: Why Should Cross and Trial Grieve Me
Author: Paul Gerhardt, 1607-1676 (abr.)
Translator (st. 4): Stephen P. Starke, b. 1955
Translator (st. 5): Harlyn J. Kuschel, b. 1945
Meter: 8 33 6 D
Language: English
Publication Date: 2021
Scripture: ; ; ;
Topic: Hope and Comfort
Source: Tr. sts. 1-3: Christian Worship, 1993
Copyright: Tr. st 4 © 2004 Stephen P. Starke, admin. Concordia Publishing House; Tr. st. 5 © 1993 Harlyn J. Kuschel, admin. Northwestern Publishing House
Tune Information
Name: WARUM SOLLT ICH MICH DEN GRÄMEN
Composer: Johann G. Ebeling, 1637-1676
Meter: 8 33 6 D
Key: F Major or modal
Source: Setting: The Lutheran Hymnal, 1941, alt.
Copyright: Public Domain



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