The Joy of Eternal Life

by Philipp Nicolai

Lutheran hymnwriters have, historically, been a major part of Lutheranism and its foundation. Rev. Philipp Nicolai (1556­-1608) is one such hymnwriter. While he composed many beautiful hymns for the faith, he was also a pastor during a horrific time period. His congregation and town suffered through a plague that killed more than 4,000 people in five months. These catastrophic times lurched his parishioners into despair, but Rev. Nicolai knew that God's Word and its promise of eternal life was the ultimate source of comfort during these times. He compiled this book, which proclaims the hope and glory of eternal life, God's love for His people, and the future resurrection in heaven.

This book, translated by Matthew Carver, is both a devotional to offer comfort during troubling moments of your life, and a wonderful piece of Church history for pastors, musicians, or historians can use to learn.

Included in this book are two of Rev. Nicolai's "Wake, Awake, for Night is Flying" and "O Morning Star, How Fair and Bright."

Kindle Edition

First published April 30, 2015

Reviews

[Michael Lilienthal · Rating 5 out of 5]

I hope to reread this, or even portions of it, on a regular basis. I hope many others read it and find comfort in it as I have. I hope someone will read it to me one day on my deathbed. I hope to sing the songs within its pages without end.