Stark, Johann Friedrich--1680-1756--born at Hildesheim, a member of the

minister at Schweidnitz; a man of great piety, and very influential in his day. Most of his hymns (and they were above a thousand in number) are distinguished by a truly poetical and peculiar genius. Their characteristic is a simplicity and sincerity, which emulates that of Paul Gerhard, but without his sublimity.

Consistory at Frankfort. His hymns are very numerous; he was likewise a very popular writer of religious tracts.