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Lina Sandell who wrote more than 600 hymns, penned the words to this hymn after a tragedy in which her father drowned. Lina's faith helped her get through the grief of losing her father. Set to a traditional Swedish melody, this tune is widely recognized. The first two verses are in C major with a key change to D major for the final verse. 3 pages.

Approximate grade level: 5

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