Deutsche Messe, or The German Mass, (Deutsche Messe und Ordnung des Gottesdiensts) was published by Martin Luther in 1526. It followed his Latin mass (1523). A Medieval Low Mass by a bishop. ... Martin Luther (November 10, 1483 – February 18, 1546) was a German monk,[1] priest, professor, theologian, and church reformer. ... January 14 - Treaty of Madrid. ...

The German Mass was completely chanted, except sermon. Chant is the rhythmic speaking or singing of words or sounds, either on a single pitch or with a simple melody involving a limited set of notes and often including a great deal of repetition or statis. ...

Parts of the Deutsche Messe

Bell ringing

Prelude

Entrance Hymn

Introit

Kyrie

Gloria in Excelsis

Liturgical Greeting

Collect of the Day

Epistle

Alleluia

Gradual

Gospel

Creed

Sermon Hymn

Sermon

Post Sermon Hymn

Exhortation

Prayer of the Church

Hymn during preparation

Preface

Sanctus

Communion Form A

Our Father

Consecration

Communion Form B

Epiclesis

Consecration

Anamnesis

Acclamation

Our Father

Agnus Dei

Communion

Lieder zur Austeilung

Nunc Dimittis

Liturgical Greeting

Versicle

Eucharistic Prayer

Dismissal

Benediction

Closing Hymn

Postlude

The introit (Latin: introitus, entrance) is part of the opening of the celebration of the Mass. ... Kyrie is the vocative case of the Greek word κύριος (kyrios - lord) and means O Lord; it is the common name of an important prayer of Christian liturgy, also called Kyrie eleison. ... Gloria in Excelsis Deo (Latin for Glory to God in the highest)woot is the title and beginning of the great doxology (song of praise) used in the Roman Catholic Mass and, in translation, in the services of many other Christian churches. ... In Christian liturgy, a collect is both a liturgical action and a short, general prayer. ... An epistle (Greek επιστολη, epistolÄ“, letter) is a writing directed or sent to a person or group of persons, usually a letter and a very formal, often didactic and elegant one. ... Hallelujah, Halleluyah, or Alleluia, is a transliteration of the Hebrew word הַלְלוּיָהּ meaning [Let us] praise (הַלְלוּ) God (יָהּ) (or Praise (הַלְלוּ) [the] Lord (&#1497... The Gradual (Latin: graduale, sometimes called the Grail) is a chant in the Roman Catholic Mass, sung after the reading or singing of the Epistle and before the Alleluia, or, during penitential seasons, before the Tract. ... For other uses, see Gospel (disambiguation). ... A creed is a statement or confession of belief — usually religious belief — or faith. ... A sermon is an oration by a prophet or member of the clergy. ... A preface (Med. ... Sanctus is the Latin word for holy, and is the name of an important hymn of Christian liturgy. ... To consecrate an inanimate object is to dedicate it in a ritual to a special purpose, usually religious. ... A lamb holding a Christian banner is a typical symbol for Agnus Dei. ... Nunc Dimittis is the Latin name of the passage in the second chapter of Luke that is commonly called the Canticle of Simeon. ... The Priestly Blessing, (in Hebrew: Birkat Kohanim, ברכת כהנים) is a Jewish ceremony and prayer recited during certain specific Jewish services. ...

External links

• Luther, Martin (1483-1546): Deutsche Messe, 1526 (PDF)
• The German Mass and Order of Divine Service (Project Wittenberg)
• Luther, Liturgies of from Christian Cyclopedia