Gellert, Christian Fürchtegott, son of Christian Gellert, pastor at Hainichen in the Saxon Harz, near Freiberg, was born at Hainichen, July 4, 1715. In 1734 he entered the University of Leipzig as a student of theology, and after completing his course acted for some time as assistant to his father. But then, as now, sermons preached from manuscript were not tolerated in the Lutheran Church, and as his memory was treacherous, he found himself compelled to try some other profession. In 1739 he became domestic tutor to the sons of Herr von Lüttichau, near Dresden, and in 1741 returned to Leipzig to superintend the studies of a nephew at the University. He also resumed his own studies. He graduated M.A. 1744; became in 1745 private tutor or l… Go to person page >
Display Title: Du bists, dem ehr' und ruhm gebührtFirst Line: Du bists, dem ehr' und ruhm gebührtAuthor: C. F. GellertDate: 1817Subject: Lob und Dankleider nach Errettung aus Nöthen |
Display Title: Du bist's, dem ehr' und ruhm gebührt!First Line: Du bist's, dem ehr' und ruhm gebührt!Author: GellertScripture: Psalm 15:5; Psalm 107; Colossians 1:12-14Date: 1849Subject: Erhaltung und Regierung |
Display Title: Du bist's, dem Ehr' und Ruhm gebührt!First Line: Du bist's, dem Ehr' und Ruhm gebührt!Author: GellertScripture: Psalm 15:6Date: 1871Subject: Erhaltung und Regierung |
Display Title: Du bists, dem Ehr und Ruhm gebührtFirst Line: Du bists, dem Ehr und Ruhm gebührtTune Title: [Du bists, dem Ehr und Ruhm gebührt]Author: GellertDate: 1894