1879 - 1957 Person Name: Nathaniel Carlson, 1879-1957 Hymnal Number: 541 Translator of "He the Pearly Gates Will Open" in Revival Hymns and Choruses Born: April 17, 1879, Gothenburg, Sweden.
Died: August 2, 1957, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Carlson was educated at the Free Church Bible School, Chicago, Illinois, and Northwest Bible College, Storm Lake, Iowa. He served as a pastor in the Evangelical Free Church, and edited the Chicagobladet. The author of many original hymns and translations, his works include:
Songs of Trust and Triumph (three editions, 1929-32)
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Nathaniel Carlson