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: Wohl dem, der bess're schätze liebtFirst Line: Wohl dem, der bess're schätze liebtAuthor: C. F. GellertDate: 1817Subject: Von den Pflichten gegen uns selbst | Besonders von der Sparsamkeit, Vermeidung der Ueppigkeit, der Ehrsucht und des Geizes
Display Title: Wohl dem, der beßre schätze liebtFirst Line: Wohl dem, der beßre schätze liebtAuthor: C. F. Gellert, 1715-1769Scripture: Luke 12:15; 1 Timothy 6:6-10Date: 1849Subject: Christliche Sinn und Wandel | Zufriedenheit und Genügsamkeit
Display Title: Wohl dem, der beßre Schätze liebtFirst Line: Wohl dem, der beßre Schätze liebtAuthor: C. F. Gellert, 1715-1769Scripture: Luke 12:15; 1 Timothy 6:6-10Date: 1871Subject: Christliche Sinn und Wandel | Zufriedenheit und Genügsamkeit