Johann Adam Lehmus

Johann Adam Lehmus (January 2, 1707 in Rothenburg - February 13, 1788 in Rothenburg) was a German poet of numerous spiritual songs.

Lehmus' songs first appeared in three collections: "David's Psalter" ( "Davids Psalter"), "Jesus in more than 100 songs" ("Jesus in mehr als 100 Liedern") and "Jesus in 365 Odes" ("Jesus in 365 Oden"), which were published in Rothenburg in 1762, 1766 and 1771.

Johann Adam Lehmus was born on January 2, 1707 in Rothenburg ob der Tauber. His ancesters moved from Breslau to Rothenburg in the beginning of 17th century. Lehmus studied theology in Jena under Johann Franz Buddeus.

His destendants include the mathematician Ludolph Lehmus (grandson), the pastor Friedrich Lehmus (great-grandson) and his daughter the doctor Emilie Lehmus.

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