Johann Adam Lehmus

Johann Adam Lehmus was a German poet of numerous spiritual songs.
Lehmus' songs first appeared in three collections: "David's Psalter", "Jesus in more than 100 songs" and "Jesus in 365 Odes", which were published in Rothenburg in 1762, 1766 and 1771.

Biography

Johann Adam Lehmus was born on January 2, 1707, in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. His ancestors moved from Breslau to Rothenburg in the beginning of the 17th century. Lehmus studied theology in Jena under Johann Franz Buddeus. He died in his home town of Rothenburg.
His descendants include the mathematician Ludolph Lehmus, the pastor Friedrich Lehmus and his daughter the physician Emilie Lehmus.

Songs

One is the good shepherd I am approaching my most joyful day Great morning, the earth Where the Lord does not build the house Where the Lord does not build the house Where man's not Where God does not build a house by himself Where God builds a house not itself the house Zion's Lord and God is king

''Do not rely on proud sinner ''