Paul Gerhardt HymnSing
with VU student and faculty organists, open to the public
Wednesday, November 14th, 2007 from 8:00 - 9:00 pm, in the Chapel of the Resurrection
In honor of the 400th anniversary year of Paul Gerhardt’s birth, the VU community is invited to hear some biographical background on this hymn author and sing some of the glorious texts that he wrote. This commemorative event is a wonderful way to honor this man’s accomplishments. Gerhardt lived through many adversities, including the 30 years war in Germany, the loss of 4 of his 5 children and his wife to death, and being sickly in health for most of his life. Yet, he still wrote beautiful poems and texts for hymns today that reflect an astonishing amount of comfort and hope to be found in trusting God throughout all trials in life. His story is inspiring - this information will help you to really appreciate these (and other) hymns and, perhaps more importantly, will change your perspective on your own life’s difficulties and trials. So please come!
Refreshments will be served following the event.
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