2017 10 22 16 Dear Christians One and All Rejoice

Описание: Segment 16 of the Martin Luther Hymn Fest held at Immanuel Lutheran Church of Colorado Springs on October 22, 2017. This feature's Luther's first congregational hymn "Dear Christians, One and All, Rejoice" performed by organist and Music Director, Dr. Donald Zimmermann of Immanuel Lutheran Church. The organ setting is by Paul Manz.
COMMENTARY ON “DEAR CHRISTIANS, ONE AND ALL, REJOICE” (Lutheran Song Book #556) LUTHER’S FIRST CONGREGATIONAL HYMN:
This, Luther’s first congregational hymn, appeared in print in 1524. It is almost autobiographical in nature; the first stanza reveals the frustration Luther felt in the monastery. What is true of Luther is true of every human: all are flawed sinners by nature, and yet there is reason to rejoice since God sent His Son to live, die, and rise from death for our salvation. The doctrine of justification by grace through faith is one of the fundamentals of the Reformation. The tune of this hymn is exuberant and dance-like, reflecting the influence of the Renaissance. The organ setting is by Paul Manz, an American Lutheran church musician who popularized hymn festivals such as this one and who did much to encourage creative singing of Lutheran hymns and chorales.