Therefore, though I endure adversity here, however much I have deserved it, eternity will still come, full of all joys without end, and, because I know Christ, it shall be granted to me.

— Ludwig Helmbold (1532–1598), Kirchenlieddichter

Topics: Eternity & Hope Beyond Death, Hope & Confidence

Ludwig Helmbold

Ludwig Helmbold (1532–1598) war ein deutscher lutherischer Theologe, Pädagoge und Dichter, der an der Universität Erfurt lehrte und später als Superintendent in Mühlhausen wirkte. Bekanntheit erlangte der kaiserlich gekrönte Dichter vor allem durch seine geistlichen Lieder, darunter bis heute gesungene Werke wie „Von Gott will ich nicht lassen“ und „Nun lasst uns Gott dem Herren“. Für Bibelleser zeigen seine Lieder, wie reformatorische Theologie in Krisenzeiten wie Epidemien in schlichtes, seelsorgerliches Gottvertrauen überführt wurde.

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