Bernard of Clairvaux, Hymnwriter, Theologian

Today we commemorate and thank God for His faithful servant, Bernard of Clairvaux [1090-1153]. He is perhaps most widely known as the writer of several famous hymns: O Jesus, King Most Wonderful and O Sacred Head, Now Wounded

Johann Gerhard, Theologian

Almighty God, Your Holy Spirit gives to one the word of wisdom, and to another the word of knowledge, and to another the word of faith. We praise You for the gifts of grace imparted to Your servant Johann, and we pray that by his teaching we maybe led to a fuller knowledge of the truth which we have seen in your Son Jesus Christ our Lord.