What key, meter and tempo is Breathe on us, Lord of life (Hymn 253) composed in?

Breathe on us, Lord of life (Hymn 253) by Robert Jackson is composed in the key of F Major, set to 3/4 time signature, with an authentic performance tempo of 88 BPM.

What is the piano difficulty level of Breathe on us, Lord of life (Hymn 253)?

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

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Breathe on us, Lord of life (Hymn 253)

Artist / Composer: Robert Jackson

Key F Major

Meter 3/4

Tempo 88 BPM

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Verse 1: Breathe on us, Lord of life, Fill us with life anew, That we may love what Thou dost love, And do what Thou wouldst do. Verse 2: Breathe on us, Lord of life. Until our hearts are pure, Until with Thee we will one will, To do or to endure. Verse 3: Breathe on us, Lord of life, Till we are wholly Thine, Till all this earthly part of us Glows with Thy fire divine. Verse 4: Breathe on us, Lord of life, So shall we never die, But live with Thee the perfect life Of Thine eternity.

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Breathe on us, Lord of life (Classic Hymn #253) is a cherished standard of sacred Christian hymnody, classified under Fulness of the Spirit (As the Breath of Life). Featuring lyric poetry by Edwin Hatch and musical setting by Robert Jackson, this arrangement is composed in F Major (3/4 time, 6.6.8.6.). Perfectly suited for Sunday worship preludes, offertories, choral anthems, and home devotional practice.

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