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L. Holmes

Hymnal Number: 117 Author of "D'r t'ndes i fj'rran" in Söndagsskolbok

Israel Kolmodin

1643 - 1709 Person Name: J. Kolmodin Hymnal Number: 211 Author of "Den Blomstertid nu kommer" in Söndagsskolbok

J. Jonae

Hymnal Number: 38 Author of "En stj'rna lyste undersam" in Söndagsskolbok

Zacharias Topelius

1818 - 1898 Person Name: Z. Topelius Hymnal Number: 174 Author of "Gud signe de k'ra barn de sma" in Söndagsskolbok Finnish writer and later rector of the Helsinki University

1818 - 1880 Person Name: Betty Ehrenborg-Posse Hymnal Number: 145 Author of "H'r en k'lla rinner" in Söndagsskolbok Posse, Catharina Elizabeth Ehrenborg. (Råbäck, Sweden, July 22, 1818--July 22, 1880). Lutheran. Inherited her mother's interest in literature and began writing poetry at an early age. Became active in Sunday School work. Studied at a seminary in England for six months. Upon return to Sweden became director of a teacher training school associated with the deaconess organization. With this closed, she began her own school. Married A.J. Posse in 1856 and assisted him in the publication of a newspaper, Wäktaren (The Watchman). Had a deep interest in the Christian education of children and wrote and translated many hymns and songs for schools. Translated several English songs which appeared under the title Andeliga sånger för barn (Spiritual Songs for Children). Two more editions appeared later. Pilgrims-Sånger included some of her works. Author of "Så älskade Gud värlen all" (For God So Loved the World). Adapter of "När juldags morgon glimmar" (When Christmas Morn Is Breaking). --J. Irving Erickson, DNAH Archives See also: Elizabeth Ehrenborg-Posse and Katarina E. Posse.

C. G. Gjoerwell

Hymnal Number: 98 Author of "Herde, do, som f'ren betar" in Söndagsskolbok

P. H. Dam

Hymnal Number: 160 Author of "Hvilken v'n vi har i Jesus" in Söndagsskolbok

Elle Andersdatter

1600 - 1643 Person Name: E. Ardersdotter Hymnal Number: 228 Author of "I hoppet sig min fr'lsta sj'l" in Söndagsskolbok Danish hymn writer

J. Arrhenius

1642 - 1725 Hymnal Number: 137 Author of "Jesus 'r min v'n den b'ste" in Söndagsskolbok Jakob Arrhenius was a Swedish hymnwriter and sacred poet. In 1687, Arrhenius became a professor of history at Upsala University, Sweden. Source: Julian, John, Dictionary of Hymnology, 1907, p. 1000

Anders C. Rutström

1721 - 1772 Person Name: Andreas C. Rutstroem Hymnal Number: 93 Author of "Kom, huldaste Foerbarmare" in Söndagsskolbok Also Andreas Rutström. Rutström, Anders Carl. (Rutvik, Sweden, November 30, 1721--October 27, 1772). Lutheran. University of Uppsala. Ordained 1745. University of Griefswald, Th.D. 1756. Pastorates at Storkyrkan (cathedral church), Stockholm (assistant curate) 1745-1756; Hedvig Eleanora Church, Stockholm, 1758-1765. Arrested for his Calvinistic and Herrnhut tendencies. Died in prison. Wrote many hymn texts which were published after his death by his friends as Sions Nya Sånger, 1778. This collection was widely used among the pietists for almost a century. Author of "Lammets folk och Sions fränder" (Chosen Seed and Zion's Children) and "Kom huldaste förbarmare" (O Savior, Thou Who for Us Died). --J. Irving Erickson, DNAH Archives