# Der Lutheraner_St. Louis Missouri_1880 11 15_S176
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For the Pastors' and Teachers' Widows' and Orphans' Fund
(of the Illinois District)

received:

1. Contributions:

From the pastors: L. Wagner $10.00, J. Drögemüller 4.00, G. A. Müller 2.00. Teacher A. Dorn 2.00.

2. Gifts:

From the congregation of Pastor Frederking $7.00. Congregation of Pastor L. v. Schenck 7.00. Mrs. M. Stünkel through Pastor Burfeind 1.00. Pastor Liebe's congregation 8.00. H. Blume through Pastor Hieber 1.00. Mrs. N. N. through Pastor Engelbrecht 4.00. Pastor Gößwein's congregation 5.00. Pastor Loßner's congregation 9.65. Harvest-festival collection from Pastor Ramelow's congregation 12.50. Wedding collection at F. König's through Pastor Engelbrecht 7.50. Delivered by treasurer Bartling 36.87.

Chicago, Nov. 3, 1880. H. Wunder, treasurer.

For the Pastors' and Teachers' Widows' and Orphans' Fund
(of the Western District)

received:

1. Contributions:

From the pastors: Ch. H. Demetro $3.00, F. W. Pennekamp 4.00, M. Adam 5 00, C. H. Lüker 2 00, F. Walther 4.00, J. F. Köstering 5.00, J. Nething 3.00, R. H. Biedermann 2.00. From the teachers H. Hamm and G. Burger, 3.00 each, R. A. Wismar 4.00.

2. Gifts:

From Ch. Jakob through Pastor Maisch 5.00. Through Pastor Kaspar from W. Meisner 3.00, from A. Meisner 1.00, from his congregation 3.00. Miss M. Tröbel through Pastor Janzow 3.00. Pastor C. H. Lüker's congregation 3.00. H. Maak in St. Charles Co., Mo., 4.00. From Mrs. B. in Pierce City, Mo., through Pastor Roschke 5.00.

C. F. Günther, treasurer.

Received:

For the orphanage near Boston: through Pastor Kaspar, Giddings, Tex., from W. Meißner $2.00, A. Meißner 2.00. Collected at J. Schkadi's baptism 1.75. Church collection on October 10, 3.00. Through Pastor L. E. Knief from H. Behrens .50.

For those in need in Kansas: from a member of Pastor Bergen's congregation in Prairie Town, Ill., 1.00.

Through Mr. A. Paar, treasurer of the Minnesota Synod, $37.15 for the following purposes: orphanage near St. Louis 7.09, Negro mission 16.35, emigrant mission in New York 5.25, deaf-mute institute 1.00, orphanage in Addison 1.46, orphanage near Boston from Miss Auguste Otto of Pastor M. Tirmenstein's congregation 6.00. J. T. Schuricht, treasurer of the general Synod.

Received

for student Ch. Otto $18.00 (board money) from Mr. Pastor Großberger and his congregation. For student R. Köhler, 1.50 has come in, collected at Mr. Böhmländer's baptism in Monitor, 7.25 collected at Mr. Wagner's wedding in Frankenlust, both amounts through Pastor F. Sievers, jun. Günther.

(Belated.)

Gifts received belatedly for the English Lutherans in Missouri.

On hand (see the receipt, "Lutheraner" of Aug. 1) $119.90. From H. Kettler $2.00. Through treasurer Schuricht from H. Bartling 10.16, from treasurer Grabl 91.24. From Pastor J. Roschke's congregation 6.35. Collected at a baptism at A. Biehle's through Pastor Matsch 2.30, at a wedding at E. Weiser's 8.00. From the New Orleans congregations 20.00. Through treasurer Bartling 5.20. Through treasurer Birkner 1.00. Through treasurer Eißfeldt 15.81. (Total $281.96.)

Expenditure $103.58. On hand $178.38.

Correction.

In the receipt of Aug. 1, read: from A. Iselhardt, Aurora, Ind., 1.00.

St. Louis, Nov. 12, 1880. Louis Lange, jr.

New Publications.

Dr. Martin Luther's Complete Writings, edited by Dr. Joh. Georg Walch. First Volume. The Exposition of the First Book of Moses, First Part. New Revised Stereotype Edition. St. Louis, Mo. "Lutheran Concordia Publishing House." (M. C. Barthel, Agent.) 1880.

Dear Lutheran readers! The Lord has done great things for us; therefore let us be glad! The first volume of the new edition, announced now just a year ago, of the famous edition of Luther's complete works in German by Walch now lies ready for shipping. In a time such as ours, in which the once so mighty structure of the evangelical-Lutheran Church presents the picture of a devastated city (Isa. 1:8), a new edition of Luther's works in so splendid a form as Walch's seemed an almost foolish, because impossible, undertaking. And behold! The Lord has helped, so that already so many subscriptions have been made that the so costly work could confidently be begun in his, the Lord's, name. With good reason, therefore, we call this something "great," and all the more so since we may no longer doubt that, now that the first volume has been able to appear in the present jubilee year of our dear Luther church, with God's help all the other volumes will gradually appear as well; for whoever has once tasted of this food surely craves more.

Reserving a discussion of the importance and inestimable value of Luther's writings for one of the next issues of this paper, we share in the present issue only the "Preface" to the new edition, in which the dear editor describes it more closely as follows:

"In God's name let herewith the first volume of the old, well-known and highly esteemed Walch edition of Dr. Luther's works, in renewed form and shape, be handed over to the public! The pastoral conference of the Western District of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri, Ohio, and other states dealt in September of the year 1879 with the question of whether a new edition of Luther's works after Dr. J. G. Walch would not be in the interest of our Synod. Attention was drawn to the twofold circumstance that copies of the old edition are becoming ever rarer, and that the Erlangen edition, which lacks the valuable, longer prefaces and the translations of the Latin writings, does not replace the Walch edition. So the conference resolved, in the name of the ministerium of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri, Ohio, and other states, assuming the consent of the same, to undertake a new, and indeed revised, edition of Luther's works after Dr. Joh. G. Walch, and determined that Pastor G. Stöckhardt, with the assistance of E. W. Kähler, should take over the editing.

"After the ministerium of the Synod and the board of the Synod's printing house had declared themselves in agreement with this undertaking, those named went to work jointly and first took up the revision of the first volume of the said edition, containing the first part of the exposition of the first book of Moses. In difficult cases they sought the judgment of the Reverend Doctor and Professor of Theology C. F. W. Walther, who had been placed at their side by the conference as advisor. The old translation, with its clear, popular language, was to be retained in essence. Since, however, in an edition of Luther's works it chiefly matters to capture the sense and meaning of Luther himself as precisely as possible, the translation published by Walch was again compared with the Latin original. The following changes appeared warranted by such a revision. The incorrect and inaccurate versions have been corrected, unclear expressions replaced by clearer ones, long-winded paraphrases shortened, superfluous additions—for example, the summaries placed before each chapter, which only classify the well-known biblical text—as well as some notes in the preface, scarcely of antiquarian value any longer, omitted for the sake of clarity and overview, while on the other hand supplementary remarks from more recent Luther literature have been included, and here and there explanatory notes added as well. Printing and presentation will recommend themselves to the readers. At the top of each page the corresponding page number of the old Walch edition is noted under W. I, II, etc., and that of the Erlangen Latin edition under E. I, II, etc. The German of the old translation has been clarified according to the rules of more recent orthography. The rather laborious proofreading of the printed sheets was handled by Mr. Christian Körner.

"May this new edition of Luther's works stir and spur on Lutheran Christians to hear diligently and eagerly the voice of their teacher, the prophet of the last days! Precisely the exposition of the first book of Moses contains, as is also noted in the prefaces, a brief, clear summary of Luther's doctrine, drawn directly from God's Word. The double jubilee of this year—the 350th anniversary of the presentation of the Augsburg Confession, as well as the 300th anniversary of the first publication of the Book of Concord—has earnestly admonished Lutheran Christendom to keep faithful household of the treasures handed down to it by the fathers. Among these treasures belong especially Luther's writings. To the Lutheran Church of North America, by God's great grace, the long-forgotten and buried unadulterated doctrine of Luther has anew been opened up. Let us prove our gratitude for this blessing of God also by searching and studying Luther's doctrine from Luther himself—for the strengthening and confirming of our most holy faith! St. Louis, on Reformation Festival 1880. The Editors."

The presentation, we note this additionally, is in every respect quite excellent, and may it be for the joy of our Synod a new proof that those who work in our "Concordia Publishing House" not only understand their craft but also compete with one another in love for the cause, to furnish the valuable printed works produced by this our institution in a manner worthy of them.

This first volume, which besides the prefaces contains the first half of the great, incomparable exposition of the first book of Moses, comprises XLIX and 1765 columns, or 907 pages, in large quarto format. The price of this volume is set at $3.50 (postage not included). From this extremely low price every reader will recognize not only that this undertaking is not aimed at monetary gain but solely at the spread of the wholesome doctrine; may many, through this opportunity to acquire so priceless a treasure for so small a sum, be encouraged not to shrink from the small expense. W.

Proceedings of the Second Sessions of the Canada District of the German Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri, Ohio, and Other States, 1880.

In this synodical report the reader finds first the proceedings on the following theses: "VI. The congregation is bound, in the choice of a pastor, to the precept of the Word of God. VII. Without an orderly call no one shall teach publicly. VIII. God, the Lord of the Church, who installs His servants, can also transfer them. IX. The congregation, which has the right and duty to call pastors, also has the right and duty, for just causes, to remove them again." Then, on pages 30 to 51, he finds proceedings concerning witchcraft—what it is and how many kinds there are, why it is a grave sin, and how it is to be curbed. Especially because of the latter, seldom-treated subject, the synodical report will find wide circulation. Upon remittance of 15 cts. it may be obtained from the "Luth. Concordia Publishing House." G.

Liturgical Festival Service on Christmas Eve, for the School Children of the First Evangelical Lutheran Trinity Congregation at Buffalo, N. Y.

Going by this title, one might think this little book is intended only for the congregation named on it. But that is not so. It is intended for all congregations that wish to make use of it. Besides a Christmas dialogue between pastor and school children, it contains, on 24 quarto pages of small print, both the poetic text for a children's service on Christmas Eve and the musical accompaniment for it, in part for one and in part for two children's voices, as well as for the organ. It comprises more than 30 Christmas hymns (including the Bible texts Isa. 9:2, 6-7 and Luke 2:1-14), set to music, with few exceptions, by Mr. C. F. Baum of Buffalo. The little book was sent to us for review as long as a year ago; for lack of time for examination it was not possible for us then to write an evaluative notice. This year too we have only been able to examine text and music cursorily, but we can testify in good conscience that, in our taste and judgment, both are quite excellent. The text is, in the true sense of the word, sound, purely Lutheran and genuinely childlike; the music is chaste and, for all its simplicity, most impressive. A valuable addition is formed by a splendid confirmation hymn, both in text and melody, and two quite lovely catechism-jubilee hymns. To be honest, we must find fault with only one thing in this dear little book: that the print (lithographed) is unpleasantly small and cramped, and the text is given in German cursive script. The price is (postage included): the single copy 15 cents, the dozen $1.50. Though we would wish the little book, for the sake of the composer's poverty, a truly generous sale, we can assure that we cherish this wish even more for the sake of the worth it has. It may be obtained at the address: Mr. P. Th. Buerger, 665 Michigan Str., Buffalo, N. Y. W.

For the Christmas Celebration.

1. Liturgy for a Children's Service for the Celebration of Holy Christmas, presented by Friedrich Lochner, pastor. Price: the copy 5 cents, the dozen 40 cents, the hundred $2.50 plus postage.

2. Hymns for the "Liturgy for a Children's Service for the Celebration of Holy Christmas," presented by Friedrich Lochner, pastor. Price: the booklet 10 cents, the dozen $1.00, the hundred $7.00 plus postage.

For the convenience of the organist and precentor in using the above liturgy, and for singing the hymns in the family circle, No. 2 contains the musical notes for the liturgical chants, as well as the choir, children's, and congregational hymns in multi-part setting in their proper order.

No. 1 may be had at the "Lutheran Concordia Publishing House" (M. C. Barthel, Agent), cor. of Miami St. and Indiana Ave., St. Louis, Mo.

Nos. 1 and 2 from L. Volkening, 904 N. 5th St., St. Louis, Mo.

Changed Addresses:

Rev. G. Barth, Sandusky, Sauk Co., Wis.

Rev. C. F. Boesch, North Albert Str., Columbus, Ohio.

Rev. J. A. Daeschlein. Box 45. Fulda, Murray Co., Minn.

Rev. G. Jung, Collinsville, Ill.

Rev. G. Rademacher, Pekin, Niagara Co., New York.

Th. F. Wichmann, Jonesville, Bartholomew Co., Ind.

Traugott Glaser, 838 East Erie Str., Toledo, Ohio.

Printing house of the "Luth. Concordia Publishing House."