1864 Lyra Germanica: Hymns For The Sundays Antique Religious Theology Book

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1864 Lyra Germanica: Hymns For The Sundays Antique Religious Theology Book

Lyra Germanica: Hymns For The Sundays & Chief Festivals Of The Christian Year
Translated From The German by Catherine Winkworth
Published by Longman, Green, Longman, Roberts & Green: London 1864 3rd Edition

" Lyra Germanica: Hymns for the Sundays & Chief Festivals of the Christian Year, translated by Catherine Winkworth and published in 1864, is a distinguished anthology of German Protestant hymns rendered into English. The collection is arranged according to the Christian liturgical calendar, beginning with Advent and moving through Christmas, Lent, Easter, and the major festivals. Winkworth, a pioneering translator of German hymnody, sought to preserve both the poetic form and the spiritual depth of the originals, making them accessible to English-speaking congregations while retaining their devotional warmth and theological richness.

The volume reflects the profound influence of German hymn writers such as Paul Gerhardt, Martin Luther, and Johann Heermann, whose works emphasize themes of faith, suffering, redemption, and divine grace. Winkworth's translations not only captured the lyrical beauty of the originals but also helped introduce a broader English audience to the richness of German Protestant spirituality. The book became a valued devotional companion in the 19th century, praised for its blend of poetic elegance and doctrinal clarity, and it remains a landmark in the transmission of continental hymnody into the English-speaking world."

Minor wear to cover and spine as shown. Small inscription on blank endpaper. The pages are very clean, crisp and bright. A few marks on the pages where the original ribbon bookmark sits but nothing of significance. Book is in very good to near fine condition. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.

Size 23.5cm x 18cm x 3.5cm

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Leather
Special Attributes: ["Illustrated", "All Edges Gilt", "Original Ribbon Bookmark"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Religion & Spirituality
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Minor wear to cover and spine as shown. Small inscription on blank endpaper. The pages are very clean, crisp and bright. A few marks on the pages where the original ribbon bookmark sits but nothing of significance. Book is in very good to near fine condition. Please study photos to understand condition. Happy to provide more photos on request.
Language: English
Author: Catherine Winkworth
Publisher: Longman, Green, Longman, Roberts & Green: London
Year Printed: 1864
Sub-subject: Christianity