Nicolai Friedrich Severin Grundtvig
1783–1872 · Denmark · Classical
Nicolai Frederik Severin Grundtvig (1783-1872) was a Danish Lutheran pastor, theologian, and prolific hymn writer who profoundly shaped Danish religious and cultural life. His theology emphasized the living Word and congregational participation in worship, which directly influenced his approach to hymnody. Grundtvig authored over 1,400 hymns that became foundational to Danish Lutheran worship and remain central to Scandinavian hymnals today. His hymns are characterized by their theological depth, poetic beauty, and accessibility to ordinary congregants, reflecting his conviction that worship should engage the whole community. Grundtvig's legacy extends beyond hymnody to his broader impact on Danish education and national identity, making him one of the most significant religious figures in Scandinavian history.
Hymn Texts (50)
- Abide with Us the Day is Waning
- Brothers, Sisters, Let Us Gladly
- Every Morning Mercies New
- Glory Be to God the Father
- God's Word Is Our Great Heritage
- He Whom Shepherds Once Came Praising
- How Blessed is the Little Flock
- Lord God, to Thee We Give All Praise
- Lord Jesus Thou the Church's Head
- O Day Full of Grace
- Our Lord and God Oh Bless This Day
- The Day Full of Grace
- The Morning Sun is Brightly Beaming
- The Sun's Last Beam of Light is Gone
- This Day at Thy Creating Word
- To Shepherds as They Watched by Night
- Blessed Are the Sons of God
- O Day Full of Grace
- I Love as You Have Promised Lord
- Lord Jesus Christ My Life My Light
- Almighty Father, Bless the Word
- Awake Thou Spirit Who Didst Fire
- Behold the Sure Foundation-Stone
- Cantate Domino
- Eternal Son of God O Thou
- Faith and Truth and Life Bestowing
- Founded on Thee Our Only Lord
- From Eternity O God
- Hark the Church Proclaims Her Honor
- How Blest Are They Who Hear God's Word
- Lord Jesus Christ, the Church's Head
- My Course is Run, Praise God, My Course is Run
- Oh, How Blest Are They
- On What has Now Been Sown
- Seek Where Ye May to Find a Way
- The Man Is Ever Blest
- Thou Who the Night in Prayer Didst Spend
- You Are the Way; Through You Alone
- As We Begin Another Week
- Round Me Falls the Night
- Blessed Savior, Who hast Taught Me
- Jesus I Will Never Leave
- Jesus Savior Come to Me
- My Heart is Longing to Praise My Savior
- To Thee My Heart I Offer
- A Lamb alone bears willingly
- All Glory Be to God Alone
- All Hail to You O Blessed Morn
- As Angels Joyed with One Accord
- Blessed Be the God of Israel