Chapter 23: Preaching to the Heathens in Kudumiamalei
by Carl Manthey-Zorntranslated by Aaron JensenThis is one of three translations of the final three chapters from Carl Manthey-Zorn's memoirs of his time as a missionary in India entitled, "This and...
View ArticleChapter 24: All’s Well That Ends Well
by Carl Manthey-Zorntranslated by Aaron JensenThis is one of three translations of the final three chapters from Carl Manthey-Zorn's memoirs of his time as a missionary in India entitled, "This and...
View ArticlePhilippians Hymn
by Johannes Oleariustranslated by Aaron JensenThis hymn, based upon Philippians 2:5-11, is set to the melody “O Gott, Du Frommer Gott” (CW 459).read more
View ArticleWinter Hymn
by Joachim Neandertranslated by Aaron JensenJoachim Neander (1650-1680) was a Reformed teacher and hymnist. He enjoyed wandering through the countryside near Duesseldorf, where he served as principal....
View ArticleGold Nugget No. 6: Synodical Sermon
by C.F.W. Walthertranslated by Aaron JensenWalther preached this sermon at the opening service of the convention of the Central and Eastern Districts of the Missouri Synod in 1867. In it he reminds us...
View ArticleNow Everything Is Good And Sweet
by Laurentius Laurentitranslated by Aaron JensenLaurentius Laurienti (1660-1722) was the cantor at the Lutheran cathedral in Bremen. He authored many hymns based on the Gospels, including “Rejoice,...
View ArticleAbschied
by Aaron Jensen and Andrew HussmanIn a short, farewell editorial, Aaron Jensen and Andrew Hussman say goodbye and thank you as they graduate from Martin Luther College and head to Wisconsin Lutheran...
View ArticleGold Nugget No. 3: Confirmation Address
by C.F.W. Waltertranslated by Aaron JensenWalther gave this confirmation address in 1844. In it he reminds both those confirmands and all of us how we must remain faithful until the end.read more
View ArticleGold Nugget No. 4: Sermon for Good Shepherd Sunday
by C.F.W. Waltertranslated by Aaron JensenThe final sermon contained in the Gold Nugget collection was first preached by Walther in 1850 on Good Shepherd Sunday (historically called Misericordias...
View ArticleJesus, Good and Faithful Shepherd
by Sigmund von Birkentranslated by Aaron JensenSigmund von Birken (1626-1681) was a famous German poet. He wrote many hymns, only a few of which are still used today including “Jesus, I Will Ponder...
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