What key, meter and tempo is I need Thee, precious Jesus (Hymn 1023) composed in?

I need Thee, precious Jesus (Hymn 1023) by Lowell Mason is composed in the key of D Major, set to 4/4 time signature, with an authentic performance tempo of 88 BPM.

What is the piano difficulty level of I need Thee, precious Jesus (Hymn 1023)?

This arrangement is rated at an Beginner level, featuring authentic harmony across approximately 32 measures.

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Yes, the score includes full chord progression charts and complete vocal lyrics, ideal for solo piano, accompanying, and choir rehearsals.

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I need Thee, precious Jesus (Hymn 1023)

Artist / Composer: Lowell Mason

Key D Major

Meter 4/4

Tempo 88 BPM

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Verse 1: I need Thee, precious Jesus! For I am full of sin; My soul is dark and guilty, My spirit dead within: I need the cleansing fountain, Where I can always flee: The blood of Christ most precious, The sinner's perfect plea. Verse 2: I need Thee, precious Jesus! For I am very poor; A stranger and a pilgrim, I have no earthly store: I need the love of Jesus, To cheer me on my way, To guide my doubting footsteps, To be my strength and stay. Verse 3: I need Thee, precious Jesus! I need a friend like Thee; A friend to soothe and comfort, A friend to care for me: I need the heart of Jesus, To feel each anxious care, To bear my every burden, And all my sorrow share. Verse 4: I need Thee, precious Jesus! I need Thee day by day, To fill me with Thy fulness, To lead me on my way; I need Thy Holy Spirit, To teach me what I am; To show me more of Jesus, To point me to the Lamb. Verse 5: I need Thee, precious Jesus! And hope to see Thee soon, Encircled with Thy glory, And seated on Thy throne; There with Thy blood-bought people, My joy shall ever be To praise Thee, precious Jesus, To gaze, my Lord, on Thee.

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I need Thee, precious Jesus (Classic Hymn #1023) is a cherished standard of sacred Christian hymnody, classified under Gospel (Need of Christ). Featuring lyric poetry by Frederick Whitfield and musical setting by Lowell Mason, this arrangement is composed in D Major (4/4 time, 7.6.7.6.D.). Perfectly suited for Sunday worship preludes, offertories, choral anthems, and home devotional practice.

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