<Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article's tone or style may not reflect the encyclopedic tone used on Wikipedia . See Wikipedia's guide to writing better articles for suggestions . (July 2012) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Td> </Td> <Td> This article's tone or style may not reflect the encyclopedic tone used on Wikipedia . See Wikipedia's guide to writing better articles for suggestions . (July 2012) (Learn how and when to remove this template message) </Td> </Tr> <P> The Finlandia hymn (Finnish: Finlandia - hymni) refers to a serene hymn - like section of the patriotic symphonic poem Finlandia, written in 1899 and 1900 by the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius . It was later re-worked by the composer into a stand - alone piece . </P> <P> With words written in 1941 by Veikko Antero Koskenniemi, the Finlandia hymn is one of the most important national songs of Finland (though Maamme is the de facto national anthem). </P>

Who wrote the hymn be still my soul