| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 1 |
|---|---|
| First Publication | 1925 |
| Genre Categories | Sacred choruses; Choruses; Religious works; |
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| Work Title | O Absalom, My Son! |
|---|---|
| Alternative. Title | It is so far from thee |
| Composer | Christiansen, F. Melius |
| Internal Reference NumberInternal Ref. No. | IFC 13 |
| Key | F-sharp minor |
| Movements/SectionsMov'ts/Sec's | 1 |
| First Publication. | 1925 |
| Librettist | Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807–1882) |
| Language | English |
| Dedication | To my friend Stanley R. Avery and St. Mark's Church Choir of Minneapolis, Minn. |
| Composer Time PeriodComp. Period | Early 20th century |
| Piece Style | Early 20th century |
| Instrumentation | mixed chorus (SATB) |