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The Jesus Prayer, [a] also known as The Prayer, [b] is a short formulaic prayer, esteemed and advocated especially in Eastern Christianity and Catholicism: Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner. It is often repeated continually as a part of personal ascetic practice, its use being an integral part of the eremitic tradition ...
William Holman Hunt's 19th century The Light of the World is an allegory of Jesus knocking on the door of the sinner's heart.. The Sinner's prayer (also called the Consecration prayer and Salvation prayer) is an evangelical term referring to any prayer of repentance, prayed by individuals who feel sin in their lives and have the desire to form or renew a personal relationship.
The tune, originally a Silesian folk song, and the German text were printed together for the first time in 1842 by Hoffmann von Fallersleben and Richter under the name Schönster Herr Jesu (Most beautiful Lord Jesus). [4] [5] In 1850 the Danish hymnwriter B. S. Ingemann wrote Dejlig er jorden, which he set to the same melody. [6]
The reformer Martin Luther, a prolific hymnodist, regarded music and especially hymns in German as important means for the development of faith.. Luther wrote songs for occasions of the liturgical year (Advent, Christmas, Purification, Epiphany, Easter, Pentecost, Trinity), hymns on topics of the catechism (Ten Commandments, Lord's Prayer, creed, baptism, confession, Eucharist), paraphrases of ...
(On the Lord's Prayer, n. 7) [69] Since it follows shortly after a plea for daily bread (i.e., material sustenance), it is also seen as referring to not being caught up in the material pleasures given. A similar phrase appears in Matthew 26:41 [70] and Luke 22:40 [71] in connection with the prayer of Jesus in Gethsemane. [72]
Saint George is one of Christianity's most popular saints, and is highly honored by both the Western and Eastern Churches. [ 1 ] A wide range of devotions, traditions, and prayers to honor the saint have emerged throughout the centuries. He has for long been distinguished by the title of "The Great Martyr" and is one of the most popular saints ...
Based on. John 19:2. Meter. 7.6.7.6 D. Melody. "Passion Chorale" by Hans Leo Hassler, harmonized by Johann Sebastian Bach. " O Sacred Head, Now Wounded " is a Christian Passion hymn based on a Latin text written during the Middle Ages. Paul Gerhardt wrote a German version which is known by its incipit, " O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden ".
Composer, Lyricist. Awards. Inductee into Gospel Music Hall of Fame (1982) Charles Hutchinson Gabriel (August 18, 1856 – September 14, 1932) was an American composer and lyricist of gospel songs and gospel tunes. He is said to have written and/or composed between 7,000 and 8,000 songs, [1] many of which are available in 21st century hymnals.