Author Archives: Rev. Dr. Benjamin T. G. Mayes

Conversion of St. Paul, Jan. 25 (Johann Heermann)

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Rev. Dr. Benjamin T. G. Mayes

On the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul. Sermon by Johann Heermann, from his Labores Sacri. Translated and abbreviated by Matthew Carver, 2012. Repentance and conversion do us show How sinful man to heaven’s bliss may go. OPENING In the … Continue reading →

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Trinity 7: From Johannes Spangenberg’s postil

Posted on August 2, 2011 by Rev. Dr. Benjamin T. G. Mayes

Johannes Spangenberg, Postilla. Das ist: Gründliche und deutliche Auslegung Derer Evangelien und Episteln/ so in den evangelischen Kirchen/ auf alle Sonn- und fürnehmste Festtage/ durchs gantze Jahr/ pflegen offentlich abgelesen zu werden (Nürnberg: Johann Andreae Endters seel. Söhne, 1683), 522–528. … Continue reading →

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Postils of Antonius Corvinus

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Rev. Dr. Benjamin T. G. Mayes

The postil of Antonius Corvinus (since 1529 Pastor of Witzenhausen on the Werra) was first published in high German in seven parts in the years 1535 and 1537 by Georg Rhaw in Wittenberg. In 1535 the Gospel postil was published … Continue reading →

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Johann Heermann for Trinity 16

Posted on September 17, 2010 by Rev. Dr. Benjamin T. G. Mayes

Translated by Mr. Matt Carver, posted here by permission. This is from Johann Heermann, Labores Sacri. Beginning, ending, and essential excerpts from Labores Sacri <497> On the Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity. The threefold well of anguish from which the bitter … Continue reading →

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Johann Heermann’s Postil: Labores Sacri

Posted on September 16, 2010 by Rev. Dr. Benjamin T. G. Mayes

Here are the Labores Sacri of Johann Heermann (1547-1647), the famous hymnwriter. This postil is replete with artwork and hymnody.

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