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Pietists in German History and Rostock Deacon
Biography notes a Rostock deacon who in 1661 left a manuscript titled the Watchman's face describing decay in the world and failure of preaching. The text inspired Dr Speners to pursue inward and outward religion and features Rostock figures who promoted piety, facing persecution for controversial phrases. It cites Luther and Pietism as awakening forces influencing church reform and the rise of the Lutheran church in Bietyn.
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Rostock
Thsiavel
Speners
Lupe