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Trust in the Savior, O precious soul

Author: O. A. Ottander

Ottander, Otto Alfred. (Edshult, Sweden, October 6, 1842--June 30, 1926). Lutheran. Studied at Uppsala University. Ordained in 1870. Pastorates at Hässelby, Norrköping, and Östervåla. For six years was chairman of the East Småland's Mission Society and editor of its monthly. Wrote a number of hymns which were published in several editions between 1877 and 1880 under the title Sjunger Herranom alla land (Sing to the Lord, All Nations). A final edition appeared in 1885 with the title Korsblomman (The Cross Flower). Author of "Vi bo ej här nere gästa" (As pilgrims in this world), "Håll dig vid klippan, dyrköpta själ" (Trust in the Savior, o precious soul). --Probably J. Irving Erickson, DNAH Archives Go to person page >

Translator: A. Eldon Palmqvist

(no biographical information available about A. Eldon Palmqvist.) Go to person page >

Text Information

First Line: Trust in the Savior, O precious soul
Original Language: Swedish
Translator: A. Eldon Palmqvist (1946)
Author: O. A. Ottander (1878)
Language: English
Publication Date: 1950
Copyright: This text may still be under copyright because it was published in 1950.

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