This book contains never before translated essays and sermons by German-speaking presidents of the LCMS, with historical notes and context provided by Matthew C. Harrison. Its unique insight into evangelical Lutheran theology and practice of the early LCMS leaders still applies for today's needs and situations.

MATTHEW C. HARRISON is the president of The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod.He previously served as Executive Director of LCMS World Relief and Human Care. Rev. Harrison served for more than a decade as a parish pastor in rural (Westgate, Iowa) and inner-city parishes (Fort Wayne, Ind.). During his pastorate at Zion, Fort Wayne, his parish embarked on a nationally recognized neighborhood revitalization effort which continues to bear much fruit. Dr. Harrison has served on the LCMS Board for Mission Services (1998-2001), and is the author of Christ Have Mercy: How to Put Your Faith in Action, and editor of The Lonely Way: Selected Essays and Letters by Hermann Sasse, both available from Concordia Publishing House.