He studied there and at Tübingen and was ordained in 1841. Three years later he was invited by his friend Dr. Philip Schaff  to come to the United States and settled in Philadelphia. There he was assistant pastor (1850–1863) and pastor (1863–1884) of St. Michael's and Zion's Church.
He spent time studying at Tübingen and was ordained in 1841. Three years later, his friend Dr. Philip Schaff invited him to the United States, where he settled in Philadelphia. There, from 1850 to 1863, he served as an assistant pastor, and from 1863 to 1884, he held the position of pastor at St. Michael's and Zion's Church.