Ach Herr, mein Gott, straff mich doch nicht

Ach Herr, mein Gott, straff mich doch nicht

Author: Cornelius Becker
Published in 2 hymnals

Author: Cornelius Becker

Becker, Cornelius, son of Adrian Becker, merchant of Leipzig, was born at Leipzig, Oct. 24, 1561. After studying at the University, where he graduated 1584, he kept a private school till his appointment, in the beginning of 1588, as one of the masters of the St. Thomas School, a post he vacated in Sept., 1588. on being appointed diaconus at Rochlitz. In 1592 he became diaconus, and in 1594, pastor of the church of St. Nicholas, Leipzig; and subsequently Professor of Theology in the University, from which, in 1599, he received the degree of D.D. On account of false accusations he was deprived of his charge on June 5, 1601, but was vindicated and restored on Nov. 29 following. He died suddenly at Leipzig, May 25, 1604 (Koch, ii. 219-223; Allg… Go to person page >

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First Line: Ach Herr, mein Gott, straff mich doch nicht
Author: Cornelius Becker
Language: German
Copyright: Public Domain

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