Leonard Clock
circa 1613
Leonard Clock was a minister from southern Germany. He was involved in the founding work of the Dutch Mennonites and is known to be the most prolific Dutch songwriter. His "Farewell Hymn" hymn first appeared in the second edition of the Ausbund that was printed in 1622. It is notated with the instruction “In der Weis: Auf tiefer Noth schrey ich zu dir” (to the tune of “In Deep Need I Cry to Thee”).
Leonard Clock was a minister from southern Germany. He was involved in the founding work of the Dutch Mennonites and is known to be the most prolific Dutch songwriter. His "Farewell Hymn" hymn first appeared in the second edition of the Ausbund that was printed in 1622. It is notated with the instruction “In der Weis: Auf tiefer Noth schrey ich zu dir” (to the tune of “In Deep Need I Cry to Thee”).