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When children, blest by Jesus

Author: J. A. Rothe

Rothe, Johann Andreas, son of Aegidius Rother, pastor at Lissa, near Görlitz, in Silesia, was born at Lissa, May 12, 1688. He entered the University of Leipzig in 1708, as a student of Theology, graduated M.A., and was then, in 1712, licensed at Gorlitz as a general preacher. In 1718 he became tutor in the family of Herr von Schweinitz at Leube, a few miles south of Gorlitz, and while there frequently preached in neighbouring churches. During 1722 Count N. L. von Zinzendorf, happening to hear him preach at Gross-Hennersdorf, was greatly pleased with him, and when the pastorate at Berthelsdorf became vacant shortly thereafter, gave him the presentation. He entered on his duties at Berthelsdorf Aug. 30, 1722. There he took a great interest i… Go to person page >

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First Line: When children, blest by Jesus
Author: J. A. Rothe
Copyright: Public Domain
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A Collection of Hymns for the Use of the Protestant Church of the United Brethren. (New and Rev. ed.) #1196

A Collection of Hymns for the Use of the Protestant Church of the United Brethren. (New and Rev. ed.) #1196

A Collection of Hymns for the Use of the Protestant Church of the United Brethren. Rev. ed. #d863

A Collection of Hymns for the Use of the Protestant Church of the United Brethren. Rev. ed. #d863
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A Collection of Hymns, for the Use of the Protestant Church of the United Brethren. New and Revised ed. #1156

A Collection of Hymns, for the Use of the Protestant Church of the United Brethren. New and Revised ed. #1156
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Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church #730

Hymnal and Liturgies of the Moravian Church #730
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Offices of Worship and Hymns #572

Offices of Worship and Hymns #572
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The Liturgy and Hymns of the American Province of the Unitas Fratrum #885

The Liturgy and Hymns of the American Province of the Unitas Fratrum #885
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The Liturgy and the Offices of Worship and Hymns of the American Province of the Unitas Fratrum, or the Moravian Church #572

The Liturgy and the Offices of Worship and Hymns of the American Province of the Unitas Fratrum, or the Moravian Church #572
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