F. W. (Friedrich Wilhelm) Lyra

Born on June 17, 1794, Friedrich Wilhelm Lyra was a German writer and hymn poet. He is especially associated with the hymn "Jesus, meine Zuversicht", a work that helped keep his name alive in German devotional culture.

Lyra also worked as an archivist, linking his literary life with careful historical and church-related service. He died in Osnabrück on November 16, 1848.

Though not widely known outside specialist circles today, he remains a meaningful figure in the history of German hymn writing, remembered for language that was clear, heartfelt, and meant to be sung and shared.