Rudolph A. John

Rudolph John was born in Washington, Missouri, where his father. R.A. John was a pastor at St. Peter’s Evangelical Church and eventually became a respected faculty member at the Eden Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. As Rudolph grew up, he began to take an interest in the church, and eventually he studied at Washington University and at the Eden Seminary where he became ordained in 1878. After he was ordained, he served calls in Illinois, Missouri, and Virginia before he settled at St. Paul’s church in Chicago, Illinois. He remained at this post for over 40 years. During his time at St. Paul’s church, Rudolph held many different positions in the Evangelical Synod of North America, and he became a prominent member of the church.

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Lyrics--
Be Strong, and Trust in God
Christ, Thou Blest Redeemer
I Sing the Praise of Love Unbounded
I Will Ever Sing Thy Praises
One Thing Needful, Greatest Blessing

Translations--
Help Us, O Jesus, Thou Mighty Defender
Take Thou My Hand and Lead Me