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From Heaven Above

Author: Martin Luther

Luther, Martin, born at Eisleben, Nov. 10, 1483; entered the University of Erfurt, 1501 (B.A. 1502, M.A.. 1503); became an Augustinian monk, 1505; ordained priest, 1507; appointed Professor at the University of Wittenberg, 1508, and in 1512 D.D.; published his 95 Theses, 1517; and burnt the Papal Bull which had condemned them, 1520; attended the Diet of Worms, 1521; translated the Bible into German, 1521-34; and died at Eisleben, Feb. 18, 1546. The details of his life and of his work as a reformer are accessible to English readers in a great variety of forms. Luther had a huge influence on German hymnody. i. Hymn Books. 1. Ellich cristlich lider Lobgesang un Psalm. Wittenberg, 1524. [Hamburg Library.] This contains 8 German h… Go to person page >

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Text Information

First Line: From heav'n above to earth I come To bring good news to everyone! (Lutheran Book of Worship)
Title: From Heaven Above
Author: Martin Luther
Meter: 8.8.8.8
Source: Hymnal translation, 1978
Language: English
Copyright: Tr. © 1978 Lutheran Book of Worship
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Tune

VOM HIMMEL HOCH

Initially Luther used the folk melody associated with his first stanza as the tune for this hymn. Later he composed this new tune for his text. VOM HIMMEL HOCH was first published in Valentin Schumann's Geistliche Lieder in 1539. Johann S. Bach (PHH 7) used Luther's melody in three places in his wel…

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Instances

Instances (1 - 3 of 3)

Lutheran Worship #37

Lutheran Worship #37

Worship (3rd ed.) #388

Worship (3rd ed.) #388

Worship (4th ed.) #433

Worship (4th ed.) #433
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