Wilhelm Peterson-Berger (1867−1942)
Hymn ("Himlars rymd sin konung ärar") / Hymn ("Ihren Gott die Himmel preisen")

- Year of composition: Probably 1895-96 (according to Henrik Karlsson's list of compositions by Wilhelm Peterson-Berger [2004])
- Work category: Mixed choir a cappella
- Text author: Johan Ludvig Runeberg [1804-1877] 1857; (Psalm no. 19 from the Book of Psalms, Old Testament, according to Henrik Karlsson's list of compositions by Wilhelm Peterson-Berger [2004])
- Duration: Approx. 1-5 min
Solo voices/choir
S.A.T.B., S.A.T.T.B.B.
Examples of printed editions
• Sånger för blandad kör [Songs for mixed choir], Abr. Lundquist, Musikförlag, Abr. L. 3296, 5171
• S. B. S. repertoar [S. B. S. repertoire], book I, Sångens Förlag (Eskilstuna), No ed. no.)
• Album …
Literature
Karlsson, Henrik: Wilhelm Peterson-Berger. Verkförteckning [List of works] (2004) [available at the Musik- och teaterbiblioteket]
Description of work
Andante maestoso B-flat major 4/4 (C)
Work comment
This song also exists in a setting for mail choir a cappella. See separate post for that version.
Libretto/text
Himlars rymd sin konung ärar,
himlars härar prisa den
Ihren Gott die Himmel preisen,
ihn die Völker rühmen