David Behme

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David Behme (also David Böhme, born April 2, 1605 in Bernstadt ; † February 9, 1657 ibid) was a German pastor and hymn poet .

David Behme was 1630 court chaplain of Duke Heinrich Wenzel von Münsterberg and pastor in Vielguth . In Bernstadt he worked from 1638 as pastor, consistorial councilor and court preacher.

Works

  • There's nothing in life here on earth but vanity
  • Lord, now in peace, full of life and tired, let your servant go to the host of heaven blessed and quiet, but according to your will (EKG 323)
  • Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God

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