August Rücker (1871 - 1952) was a German theologian, pastor and composer who became known for his work in Christian choral music. He lived and worked for many years in Calw and Karlsruhe (Germany). He was active in the Christlicher Sängerbund and served as editor of the specialist journals "Sängergruß" and "Der Chormeister".
The hymn “Nur so wie du” is a sacred composition often sung by male choirs. The lyrics were written by Albertine Stiegler and express a plea to live one’s life in accordance with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The musical language of the simple melody beautifully underscores this plea. The hymn is also included in the New Apostolic Church’s men’s choir songbook under No. 17.

Trombone + Violoncello:  SWAM Audio Modeling 3
Puget-Organ, Taur Church, Toulouse (1880): Organteq 2

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