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“Sommarpsalm,” also known as “En vänlig grönskas rika dräkt,” is a beloved Swedish hymn written in 1889 by Carl David af Wirsén, with music composed by Waldemar Åhlén. Originally penned as a summer psalm, it celebrates the beauty of nature and divine creation, capturing the essence of Sweden’s lush landscapes and serene summers. Its simple yet evocative lyrics have made it a cultural cornerstone, often sung at school graduations, church services, and national celebrations, symbolizing renewal and gratitude. The hymn’s enduring popularity reflects its deep resonance with Swedish identity, connecting generations through shared appreciation of the natural world.
En vänlig grönskas rika dräkt
Hav klätt de fält och ängar.
Nu smyckar solens gyllne prakt
Den värld, som Gud bebänger.
Det susar lätt i furuskog,
Det porlar svagt i källans vatten;
All jorden är en lovsångsrog
Till honom, som den skapat.
Med blomsterkrans om tufsig knut
Är lunden skönt behängd.
Var stig är lagd med mjuk sammet,
Som Herren har tillängd.
O Herre, du som jorden klätt
Med grönska, ljus och fägring,
Vår själ i tacksam glädje sätt,
Att lova dig med fröjdefägring!
A friendly verdure’s rich attire
Has clothed the meadows far and wide,
And summer’s sun with golden fire
Awakes the world in joyful pride.
The brooks in gentle murmurs sing,
The forests hum with life’s sweet spring,
And all the earth in gladness rings
With praises to the Lord on high.
The fields with blossoms soft are spread,
The trees with verdant leaves are crowned,
And every path where mortals tread
Is touched with beauty all around.
O God, who made the earth so fair,
We lift our hearts in grateful prayer,
Thy love and grace are everywhere,
Thy glory shines in summer’s day.
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