Johann Winkler
1670-1722
Winkler authored two hymns in the Zion's Harp. He was a German pietist born in Luckau, Saxony, in 1670. Being a chaplain at this time, he accompanied troops to Holland and Italy. Winkler wrote over 27 hymns that were distinguished by firm faith and earnestness. He was known to live out the courage of his convictions contained in his hymn writing.
Winkler authored two hymns in the Zion's Harp. He was a German pietist born in Luckau, Saxony, in 1670. Being a chaplain at this time, he accompanied troops to Holland and Italy. Winkler wrote over 27 hymns that were distinguished by firm faith and earnestness. He was known to live out the courage of his convictions contained in his hymn writing.