Far, Verden, Farvel

song by Kingo

Also known as: “Fare, World, Farewell”

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"Far, Verden, Farvel" is a well-known hymn by Thomas Kingo, a prominent Danish clergyman and poet of the Baroque era. The title translates to "Fare, World, Farewell".1

Kingo's hymns, including this one, are characterized by their deeply personal nature, vivid language, and a contrast between the earthly world and heaven. They often express an individual's struggle with the world's darkness and a desire to overcome it, while simultaneously being immersed in it. These religious poems are considered among his most enduring works and are featured in his collection "Spiritual Chorus".1

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…songs, the best-known are “Far, Verden, Farvel” (“Fare, World, Farewell”) and “Sorrig og Glæde de vandre til Hobe” (“Sorrow and Joy They Wander Together”). He is remembered today mainly for what is popularly known as Kingo’s hymnbook, a collection that appeared in 1699 and contained 86 of his own…
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…songs, the best-known are “Far, Verden, Farvel” (“Fare, World, Farewell”) and “Sorrig og Glæde de vandre til Hobe” (“Sorrow and Joy They Wander Together”). He is remembered today mainly for what is popularly known as Kingo’s hymnbook, a collection that appeared in 1699 and contained 86 of his own…
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