Johann Cruger was a German composer and music theorist whose work supported the growth of Lutheran congregational singing. His hymn tunes displayed clarity, strength, and devotional warmth.
His tunes include those associated with Now Thank We All Our God and other well known Lutheran hymns.
Cruger collaborated with hymn writer Paul Gerhardt, producing some of the most enduring pieces of Lutheran hymnody.
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