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Bartholomäus Ringwaldt (Hymn-Writer, Composer) |
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Born: November 28, 1532 (or 1530) - Frankfurt an der Oder, Brandenburg, Germany
Died: 1599 - Langfeld (near Sonnenburg), Brandenburg, Germany |
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Bartholomäus Ringwaldt [Ringwald] was ordained in 1557, and was pastor of two parishes before settling in 1566 as pastor of Langfeld in the province of Neumark.
Ringwaldt was one of the most prolific hymnists of the 16th Century, writing at least 165 hymns. A selection of 59 of his Geistliche Lieder was published at Halle, Germany, in 1858. He was known for his intrepid sermons on penance and in support of high morals. There are some important chorale texts by him still in use today which include, in addition to the presently mentioned one, Es ist gewißlich an der Zeit and Lobet den Herrn, und dankt ihm seine Gaben. |
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Source: Cyber Hymnal Website
Contributed by Aryeh Oron (May 2003), Thomas Braatz (September 2005) |
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Texts of Bach Cantatas & Other Vocal Works |
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BWV 113, BWV 131, BWV 166, BWV 168; BWV 307; BWV 334 |
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Chorale Texts used in Bach’s Vocal Works |
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Es ist gewisslich an der Zeit (c1565/1582/1586; ELG 685; EG 149) |
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Herr Jesu Christ, du höchstes Gut (1588) |
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Herr Jesu Christ, ich schrei zu dir (1587) |
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Herr Jesu Christ, ich weiß gar wohl |
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Chorale Melodies used in Bach’s Vocal Works |
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Herr Jesu Christ, du höchstes Gut (1588; Zahn 4486)) |
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Links to other Sites |
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Batholomäus Ringwaldt (Cyber Hymnal)
Bartholomew Ringwaldt (CCEL) |
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Bibliography |
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