Martin H. Behm
1946– · Germany · Modern
Martin H. Behm was a German Lutheran pastor and theologian whose contributions to German hymn literature reflected the devotional currents of the Baroque period. His hymnic works were characterized by strong Christological themes that emphasized Christ's redemptive work and encouraged congregational participation in theological reflection. Behm's role as both author and translator helped disseminate important theological concepts through accessible vernacular hymns within the German Lutheran tradition. His works represent an important bridge between the Reformation's emphasis on congregational singing and the more elaborate theological expression of the Baroque era. Though details of his life remain limited, his contributions to German hymnody helped shape the devotional practices of Lutheran communities during a formative period in Protestant church music history.
Hymn Texts (50)
- Isaiah in a Vision Did of Old
- O Jesus So Sweet, O Jesus So Mild
- Send, O Lord, Your Holy Spirit
- Before Thee God Who Knowest All
- Come Oh Come O Quickening Spirit
- Farewell I Gladly Bid Thee
- God Brought Me to this Time and Place
- Grant Holy Ghost that We Behold
- Here in Thy Name Eternal God
- How Can I Thank Thee Lord
- I Am Content! My Jesus Lives Again
- I Pray You Dear Lord Jesus
- In God, My Faithful God
- In You Lord I have Put My Trust
- Let All Together Praise Our God
- Lo God to Heaven Ascendeth
- My Maker Now be Nigh
- Now Lay We Calmly in the Grave
- Now Let All Loudly Sing Praise
- Now Let Us Come Before Him
- O Blessed Day When First was Poured
- O Jesus Christ May Grateful Hymns be Rising
- O Lord Our Father Thanks and Praise
- O Lord Our Father Thanks to Thee
- O People Rise and Labor
- Out of the Deep I Call
- Rise Again Ye Lion-Hearted
- To Thee, Our God, We Fly
- What Is the World to Me
- When Afflictions Sore Oppress You
- When Israel Through the Desert Passed
- When My Last Hour Is Close at Hand
- When o'er My Sins I Sorrow
- You Will I Love My Strength
- Your Heart, O God, is Grieved
- In the Very Midst of Life
- Alas My God My Sins Are Great
- All My Heart Sings and Rejoices
- All My Heart This Night Rejoices
- Awake, My Heart, with Gladness
- Away from Us! the Demon Cried
- Be Not Dismayed Thou Little Flock
- Bow Down Your Ear Almighty Lord
- Christians Sing Out with Exultation
- Cold December Flies Away
- Come O Come Thou Quickening Spirit
- Come Oh Come Thou Quickening Spirit
- Dear Lord to Thy True Servants Give
- Fear and Love Thy God and Lord
- From God can Nothing Move Me
Translations (10)
- Arise, O Christian People
- Lord, Open Now My Heart to Hear
- Now Praise We Christ the Holy One
- O Holy Spirit, Enter In
- O Savior, Rend the Heavens Wide
- O That I Had a Thousand Voices
- Oh That I Had a Thousand Voices
- The Savior Calls Let Every Ear
- We Now Implore God the Holy Ghost
- We Praise You, Jesus, at Your Birth