His hymns, contained in
Psalter und Harfe (1833; revised with biographical note by his son, Ludwig, 1890; 'Jubilee' ed., 1901), and in the
Nachgelassene geistliche Lieder (1861 with frequent reprintings), rank high in the German spiritual songs of the 19th century, and attained great popularity, attributed by some to their freshness of thought, purity of style, and depth of sentiment. See also
Lyra domestica (1st series, London, 1860; 2nd series, 1864). His "" (Enjoy the beautiful earth) and the Pentecost hymn "" are part of the modern Protestant hymnal
Evangelisches Gesangbuch hymnal. ==Family==