Johann Rist

Johann Rist
Born(1607-03-08)8 March 1607
Ottensen
Died31 August 1667(1667-08-31) (aged 60)
Wedel
Occupations
  • Poet
  • Dramatist
  • Hymn writer
  • Pastor

Johann Rist (8 March 1607 – 31 August 1667) was a German poet and dramatist best known for his hymns, which inspired musical settings and have remained in hymnals.

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