Martin Luther

1483-1546

Born: November 10, 1483, Eisleben, Germany. Died: February 18, 1546, Eisleben, Germany. Buried: Wittenberg, Germany.

Luther began the Protestant Reformation in 1517, and the Lutheran denomination bears his name to this day (click here for more information). In addition to being a reformer, he was quite active in the area of church music.

Hymns:

1. Aus tiefer Noth schrei ich zu dir
   • From Depths of Woe I Raise to Thee
2. Christ lag in Todesbanden
   • Christ Jesus Lay in Death’s Strong Bands
3. Dies sind die heil’gen zehn Gebot’
   • That Man a Godly Life Might Live
4. Ein’ feste Burg ist unser Gott
   • A Mighty Fortress Is Our God
   • A Safe Stronghold Our God Is Still
5. Ein neues Lied wir heben an
   • Flung to the Heedless Winds
6. Es woll’ uns Gott genädig sein
   • May God Bestow on Us His Grace
7. Gelobet seist du Jesu Christ
   • All Praise to Thee, Eternal Lord
8. Komm heiliger Geist, Herre Gott
   • Come, Holy Spirit, God and Lord!
9. Nun freut euch
   • Dear Christian People All, Rejoice
10. Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland
    • Savior of the Heathen, Known
    • Savior of the Nations, Come
11. O Lord, We Praise Thee
12. Von Himmel hoch da komm ich her
    • From Heaven Above to Earth I Come
    • Ah, Dearest Jesus
13. Von Himmel kam der Engel Schaar
    • To Shepherds as They Watched by Night