Oscar Ahnfelt (1813 -1882) was a Swedish singer and composer. He wrote the music for many of Lina Sandell’s hymns. A pietist, he raised some concern in the State-church, but his music was apparently so popular, King Karl XV gave him permission to play and sing in both of his kingdoms. Ahnfelt’s music has spread throughout the world; two of his best-known songs are “Children of the Heavenly Father” and “Day by Day.”
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Tune Title: O SÄLLA LANDFirst Line: I look not back; God knows the fruitless effortsComposer: Oskar Ahnfelt, 1813-1882Meter: 11 10 11 10Key: C MajorDate: 1994
Tune Title: O SÅLLA LANDFirst Line: I look not back; God knows the fruitless effortsComposer: Oscar Ahnfelt, 1813-1882Meter: 11.10.11.10.Key: C MajorDate: 1996