Lina Sandell
Swedish poet, author, hymnwriter (1832–1903)
Lina Sandell (full name: Karolina Wilhelmina Sandell-Berg), (born 3 October 1832 in Fröderyd, Sweden, dead 27 July 1903 in Stockholm, Sweden) was a Swedish writer of Christian songs.[1] She was the daughter of a Lutheran minister. She grew up in the rectory at Fröderyd. When she was 26 years old she went with her father, Jonas Sandell, on a boat trip across lake of Vättern. Her father fell overboard and drowned in her presence. This incident inspired many of her songs.
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| Born | Karolina Wilhelmina Sandell 3 October 1832 |
| Died | 27 July 1903 (aged 70) Stockholm, Sweden |
| Occupation | hymnwriter |
| Spouse(s) | C. O. Berg, m. 1867 |
She wrote famous songs like Tryggare kan ingen vara and Blott en dag.[2] She was buried at the Solna Church.[3]
References
change- ↑ Scandinavian Hymnody ccel.org. Retrieved: 8 May 2013
- ↑ Inspiring Hymn Stories for Daily Devotions google. com. Retrieved: 8 May 2013
- ↑ Lina Sandell findagrave. com. Retrieved: 8 May 2013