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The following is quoted about Louisa Henrietta from ''[[Hymn Treasures, 1905]]'' p. 118. | The following is quoted about Louisa Henrietta from ''[[Hymn Treasures, 1905]]'' p. 118.<br> | ||
' | 'The first woman hymn-writer appeared during the Protestant Reformation. She was Louisa Henrietta, wife of the Great Elector, Frederick William, of Brandenburg. Her hymn is on the "Resurrection of the Just." For strength of faith it is worthy to be compared to Luther's hymns. Here are selections: | ||
"Jesus, my eternal Trust | "Jesus, my eternal Trust<br> | ||
And my Savior, ever liveth: | And my Savior, ever liveth:<br> | ||
This I know; and deep and just | This I know; and deep and just<br> | ||
Is the peace this knowledge giveth: | Is the peace this knowledge giveth:<br> | ||
Though death's lingering night may start | Though death's lingering night may start<br> | ||
Many a question in my heart. | Many a question in my heart. | ||
What is weak and maimed below, | What is weak and maimed below,<br> | ||
There shall be made strong and free: | There shall be made strong and free:<br> | ||
Earthly is the seed we sow | Earthly is the seed we sow<br> | ||
Heavenly shall the harvest be: | Heavenly shall the harvest be:<br> | ||
Nature here and sin; but there | Nature here and sin; but there<br> | ||
Spiritual all, and fair. | Spiritual all, and fair. | ||
Only raise your souls above | Only raise your souls above<br> | ||
Pleasures in which earth delighteth; | Pleasures in which earth delighteth;<br> | ||
Give your souls to Him in love, | Give your souls to Him in love,<br> | ||
To whom death so soon uniteth; | To whom death so soon uniteth;<br> | ||
Thither oft in spirit flee | Thither oft in spirit flee<br> | ||
Where ye would forever be." | Where ye would forever be."' | ||
[[category:Hymnists]] | [[category:Hymnists]] | ||
[[category:Poets]] | [[category:Poets]] | ||
Revision as of 18:51, 9 August 2007
The following is quoted about Louisa Henrietta from Hymn Treasures, 1905 p. 118.
'The first woman hymn-writer appeared during the Protestant Reformation. She was Louisa Henrietta, wife of the Great Elector, Frederick William, of Brandenburg. Her hymn is on the "Resurrection of the Just." For strength of faith it is worthy to be compared to Luther's hymns. Here are selections:
"Jesus, my eternal Trust
And my Savior, ever liveth:
This I know; and deep and just
Is the peace this knowledge giveth:
Though death's lingering night may start
Many a question in my heart.
What is weak and maimed below,
There shall be made strong and free:
Earthly is the seed we sow
Heavenly shall the harvest be:
Nature here and sin; but there
Spiritual all, and fair.
Only raise your souls above
Pleasures in which earth delighteth;
Give your souls to Him in love,
To whom death so soon uniteth;
Thither oft in spirit flee
Where ye would forever be."'
