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Bereden Väg För Herran
"Bereden väg för Herran" ("Make Way For the Lord") is a Christian hymn with lyrics by Frans Michael Franzén in 1812. Britt G. Hallqvist later rewrote the final verse lyrics. Describing Jesus coming into Jerusalem, it is a popular Advent song. Publications *'' Riddarholmskyrkans handskrivna koralbok'' 1694. *'' Ovikens kyrkas handskrivna koralbok'' late 18th century *'' 1819 års psalmbok'' as number 53 under the lines "Jesu kärleksfulla uppenbarelse i mänskligheten: Jesu anträde till sitt medlarekall (adventspsalmer)". *'' Svensk psalmbok för den evangelisk-lutherska kyrkan i Finland'' 1886 as number 4 under the lines "Adventspsalmer". *'' Sionstoner 1889'' as number 551 under the lines "Psalmer". *'' Nya Pilgrimssånger 1892'' number 25 of the lines "Om Kristus — Kristi ankomst" *'' Svenska Missionsförbundets sångbok 1920'' as number 74 under the lines "B. Jesu födelse 73-99" *'' Frälsningsarméns sångbok 1929'' as number 534 under the lines "Högtider och särskild ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hymn
A hymn is a type of song, and partially synonymous with devotional song, specifically written for the purpose of adoration or prayer, and typically addressed to a deity or deities, or to a prominent figure or personification. The word ''hymn'' derives from Greek (''hymnos''), which means "a song of praise". A writer of hymns is known as a hymnist. The singing or composition of hymns is called hymnody. Collections of hymns are known as hymnals or hymn books. Hymns may or may not include instrumental accompaniment. Although most familiar to speakers of English in the context of Christianity, hymns are also a fixture of other world religions, especially on the Indian subcontinent (''stotras''). Hymns also survive from antiquity, especially from Egyptian and Greek cultures. Some of the oldest surviving examples of notated music are hymns with Greek texts. Origins Ancient Eastern hymns include the Egyptian ''Great Hymn to the Aten'', composed by Pharaoh Akhenaten; the Hurrian ''Hy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
