Brethren Hymnology
This article examines some of the hymns of the Brethren Movement that found a place in more general hymnbooks, and reflects on the character and nature of church music and liturgical songs.
This article examines some of the hymns of the Brethren Movement that found a place in more general hymnbooks, and reflects on the character and nature of church music and liturgical songs.
This article considers the musical background of German hymns in current English hymnals. It gives some general notes on the Victorian-era.
Erdmann Neumeister (1671-1756) was a LutheranĀ court preacher and composer of church cantatas. One of his most popular hymns was first published in 1718, "Jesus Nimmt die Sunder An." This hymn's reception in BritainĀ is considered in this article.