What is the piano difficulty level of If from the world you're longing to be free (Hymn 1218)?

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

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If from the world you're longing to be free (Hymn 1218)

Q: What key, meter and tempo is If from the world you're longing to be free (Hymn 1218) composed in?

If from the world you're longing to be free (Hymn 1218) by James Milton Black is composed in the key of Eb Major, set to 4/4 time signature, with an authentic performance tempo of 88 BPM.

Artist / Composer: James Milton Black

Key Eb Major

Meter 4/4

Tempo 88 BPM

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Verse 1: If from the world you're longing to be free, Amen the Word of God! If you would live in all reality, Amen the Word of God! Amen the Word of God! Amen the Word of God! His Word receiving, His Word believing, Amen the Word of God! Verse 2: If with your sin and self you would be through, Amen the Word of God! If you would let the Lord your mind renew, Amen the Word of God! Amen the Word of God! Amen the Word of God! His Word is living, life-power giving— Amen the Word of God! Verse 3: Christ as the land of Canaan is our lot— Amen the Word of God! If you would enter, harden not your heart— Amen the Word of God! Amen the Word of God! Amen the Word of God! His Word discerns us, all that concerns us— Amen the Word of God! Verse 4: Jesus is coming, now He's on His way— Amen the Word of God! Would you be ready if He comes today— Amen the Word of God! Amen the Word of God! Amen the Word of God! His Word prepares us, to Jesus bears us— Amen the Word of God!

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If from the world you're longing to be free (Classic Hymn #1218) is a cherished standard of sacred Christian hymnody, classified under The Word of God (Saying Amen to the Word). Featuring lyric poetry by Traditional Christian Hymn and musical setting by James Milton Black, this arrangement is composed in Eb Major (4/4 time, 10.6.10.6. with chorus.). Perfectly suited for Sunday worship preludes, offertories, choral anthems, and home devotional practice.

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