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100 1 _aGerhardt, Paul,
_d1607-1676
245 1 0 _aPaul Gerhardt's Spiritual Songs :
_bTranslated by John Kelly
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2009
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2009-10-30
508 _aProduced by Stephen Hutcheson, based on page images provided by Google Books, with rough OCR by the Internet Archive)
520 _a"Paul Gerhardt's Spiritual Songs" by Paul Gerhardt is a collection of spiritual hymns that were likely written in the 17th century. This compilation showcases the profound themes of faith, devotion, and the Christian experience, reflecting the author’s poignant emotional landscape. The songs serve as expressions of religious devotion and theological reflections, intending to inspire and uplift the soul through worship. At the start of the work, the translator provides a preface that emphasizes the intention behind the collection—to present a faithful translation of Gerhardt's original hymns that resonate deep theological and emotional truths. The biographical sketch that follows offers insights into the life of Paul Gerhardt, detailing his experiences and influences that shaped his spiritual songs. The collection includes various sections, focusing on themes from the Holy Trinity to the Resurrection of Christ, seamlessly transitioning into hymns meant for specific liturgical occasions. These early portions underline the importance of Gerhardt’s work in the context of Christian hymnody, positioning him as a vital voice between confessional tradition and personal spiritual expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aHymns, German -- Translations into English
653 _aHymns, English
700 1 _aKelly, John,
_d1833-1890
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/30362
999 _c71208
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