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10 ÁRDÍS partly by introducing hymns, mainly translations of psalms and chants sung hitherto by the choir. Thirty-six hymns are attributed to Luther. They soon became deeply rooted in the minds and hearts of the people and produced powerful impressions. Luther’s greatest hymn, “A Mighty Fortress is Our God”, with its inspiring melody—also of his composition—ranks as a musical classic and is dearly familiar to us all both in the English and Icelandic. Next to the translation of the Bible, the preparation of the Small Catechism was Luther’s most important literary work. Its simplicity illustrates Luther’s remark: “If we would instruct children, we must ourselves become children.” This book consists of explanations of the Ten Commandments, the Creed, the Lord’s Prayer and the Sacraments of the Altar and Baptism. It is in the form of questions and answers and in such easily understood terms that every child is thus provided with a textbook. It is used through- out the Lutheran Church all over the world for young people pre- paring for confirmation. On June 13, 1525, Luther married Catherine Von Bora, a nun who had escaped with eight others from a convent two years pre- viously. She was twenty-six years of age and had spent ten years at the cloister. It was not a romantic love affair. Luther sympathized with her in her destitute and dependent condition. As might be expected the marriage created a sensation and his followers felt it was a step sure to give occasion for attack on the part of his enemies. It did and has continued even to the present time. How- ever, the marriage may be criticized it should be remembered that Luther had rights as a private man which should be respected. To this union five children survived infancy. While only one attained eminence, they all bore their name with grace and distinc- tion. Luther and Catherine enjoyed 21 years of a happy married life. No engagements, however pressing, were allowed to interfere with his home life. In its circle he found relief and relaxation from his numerous cares. They kept open house and were often imposed upon. Guests came from all quarters and from all classes of the community. Luther’s habits were the simplest. He was temperate in regard to food and drink and very plain in dress. He welcomed the company of a small circle of intimate friends. Besides music and the culture of flowers he took time for the use of a turning lathe and bowling—for which he had an alley built in his garden.
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