Johann Gerhard

Sacred Meditations by Johann Gerhard (1582-1637)

This volume of 51 meditations was written by Gerhard and published in 1606, when the author was 21 years old. It is the work of a young man that blends Scriptural knowledge, pastoral care, liturgical devotion, spiritual insight as well as the proper distinction and application of Law and Gospel. These meditations bring Christian comfort and peace to even the oldest of its readers … or hearers. You are invited to sit at the feet of Christ incarnate, born, crucified, risen, ascended and enthroned for you. Each meditation is 11 minutes in length and contains musical selections.

01 – “True Confession of Sin”
02 – “An Exercise of Repentance from Our Lord’s Passion”
03 – “The Benefit of True Repentance”
04 – “At the Name of Jesus”
05 – “An Exercise of Faith from the Love of Christ in the Agony of Death”
06 – “Consolation for the Penitent Soul from the Passion of Christ”
07 – “The Fruit of Our Lord’s Passion”
08 – “The Certainty of Our Salvation”
09 – “Loving God Alone”
10 – “Our Reconciliation with God”
11 – “The Satisfaction for Our Sins”
12 – “True Faith – Its Nature and Properties”
13 – “The Spiritual Marriage of the Soul with Christ”
14 – “The Mystery of the Incarnation”
15 – “The Saving Benefits of Christ’s Incarnation”
16 – “The Spiritual Refreshment of the Godly”
17 – “The Benefits of Baptism”
18 – “The Saving Communion of the Body and Blood of Christ”
19 – “The Mystery of the Lord’s Supper”
20 – “A Serious Preparation for the Holy Supper”
21 – “The Ascension of Christ”
22 – “The Holy Spirit”
23 – “The Dignity of the Church”
24 – “Predestination”
25 – “The Saving Efficacy of Prayer”
26 – “The Guardianship of Angels”
27 – “The Wiles of the Devil”
28 – “General Rules for a Godly Life”
29 – “False Security”
30 – “The Imitation of Christ”
31 – “Self Denial”
32 – “True Peace of the Soul”
33 – “Purity of Conscience”
34 – “The Cultivation of True Humility”
35 – “Avoiding Avarice”
36 – “True Charity”
37 – “Chastity”
38 – “The Transitoriness of Life”
39 – “The Vanity of the World”
40 – “The Advantages of Temptations”
41 – “The Principles of Christian Patience”
42 – “Perseverance in Overcoming Temptation”
43 – “The Daily Consideration of Death”
44 – “Consolation in the Death of Friends”
45 – “The Last Judgment”
46 – “The Desire for Eternal Life”
47 – “The Beatific Vision of God in Heaven”
48 – “The Blessed Companionship of Angels in Heaven”
49 – “The Severity of Future Punishment”
50 – “The Eternity of Future Punishment”
51 – “The Spiritual Resurrection of the Godly”