Now, Anxious Heart, Awake from your Sadness

Translator: Herbert E. Palmquist

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Author: C. O. Rosenius

Rosenius, Carl Olof. (Nysätra, Sweden, February 3, 1816--February 24, 1868). Lutheran. Son of a state church preacher with pietist convictions. University of Uppsala, 1838-1839. Tutor at Lenna. Lay preacher and evangelist. Editor of Pietisten, 1842-1868, a monthly which played a major role in the revival and free church movement. In order to stem the tide of separation and keep the revival within the state church, Rosenius and his friends organized "Evangeliska Fosterlandsstiftelsen" (Evangelical National Foundation) in 1856. In his activities as a lay preacher Rosenius was often accompanied by the singer-hymnist, Oscar Ahnfelt, and his lyrics were published in the latter's Andeliga Sånger (Spiritual Songs). Author of "Var jag går" (Wher… Go to person page >

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First Line: Now, anxious heart, awake from your sadness
Title: Now, Anxious Heart, Awake from your Sadness
Swedish Title: Ängsliga hjärta, upp ur din dvala
Translator: Herbert E. Palmquist
Author: C. O. Rosenius
Meter: 10.10.10.10
Language: English
Copyright: Tr. © 1978, 1996 Covenant Publications

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