Our Father, who in heaven art, Holy art Thou—with voice and heart

Paraphraser: 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 >

Translator: J. Buchanan MacMillan

MacMillan, J. Buchanan (1915-- ). Native of Toronto, Canada. Son of missionary-author J.A. MacMillan. Graduate of Toronto Bible College and University of Toronto, 1941. Later Master of Music degree, Manhattan School of Music, 1953 and Doctor of Philosophy, New York University, 1966. Became member of music faculty, Nyack College, 1947 where he served as professor of music history, theory, and other church music courses. Co-editor of 1962 edition Hymns of the Christian Life, contributor of four hymns and many word and harmonic changes. Contributed fourteen music settings in the 1978 edition; including: Come, Labor On Healing in His Wings Our Father, Who Art in Heaven --Paul Milburn, DNAH Archives Go to person page >