Philipp Nicolai

1556–1608

Lyricist

German Lutheran pastor and hymn writer whose two masterworks, "O Haupt voll Blut und Wunden" (O Head so full of bruises) and "Wachet auf" (Wake, awake), are among the greatest Lutheran chorales. His texts profoundly influenced German Protestant hymnody and remain central to Lutheran worship.

Music composed · 3 hymns

18 O Morning Star How Fair and Bright 40 The Dawn of God's Dear Sabbath 210 Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flying

Lyrics written · 3 hymns

18 O Morning Star How Fair and Bright 40 The Dawn of God's Dear Sabbath 210 Wake, Awake, for Night Is Flying