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: [Ett Barn är oss födt och en Son är oss givfen]First Line: [Ett Barn är oss födt och en Son är oss gifven]Composer: O. AhnfeltKey: B♭ MajorDate: 1891
Tune Title: [Välsignad, min trofaste Herre och Gud]First Line: Välsignad, min trofaste Herre och GudComposer: Oscar AhnfeltMeter: 11 11, 12 12.Key: C MajorDate: 1913