In the Midst of Earthly Life

In the midst of earthly life Snares of death surround us

Author: Martin Luther
Tune: MITTEN WIR IM LEBEN SIND
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Author: Martin Luther

Luther, Martin, born at Eisleben, Nov. 10, 1483; entered the University of Erfurt, 1501 (B.A. 1502, M.A.. 1503); became an Augustinian monk, 1505; ordained priest, 1507; appointed Professor at the University of Wittenberg, 1508, and in 1512 D.D.; published his 95 Theses, 1517; and burnt the Papal Bull which had condemned them, 1520; attended the Diet of Worms, 1521; translated the Bible into German, 1521-34; and died at Eisleben, Feb. 18, 1546. The details of his life and of his work as a reformer are accessible to English readers in a great variety of forms. Luther had a huge influence on German hymnody. i. Hymn Books. 1. Ellich cristlich lider Lobgesang un Psalm. Wittenberg, 1524. [Hamburg Library.] This contains 8 German h… Go to person page >

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First Line: In the midst of earthly life Snares of death surround us
Title: In the Midst of Earthly Life
German Title: Mitten wir im Leben sind
Author: Martin Luther
Source: Tr. composite; Media vita, 10th cent.
Language: English
Copyright: Tr. © 1941 Concordia Publishing House

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The Cyber Hymnal #3112
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Christian Worship (1993) #534

Christian Worship #843

Evangelical Lutheran Hymnary #527

Lutheran Service Book #755

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The Cyber Hymnal #3112

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