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

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Once I was bound by sin's galling fetters (Hymn 310)

Q: What key, meter and tempo is Once I was bound by sin's galling fetters (Hymn 310) composed in?

Once I was bound by sin's galling fetters (Hymn 310) by Alfred Judson is composed in the key of D Major, set to 9/8 time signature, with an authentic performance tempo of 88 BPM.

Artist / Composer: Alfred Judson

Key D Major

Meter 9/8

Tempo 88 BPM

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Verse 1: Once I was bound by sin's galling fetters, Chained like a slave I struggled in vain; But I received a glorious freedom, When Jesus broke my fetters in twain. Verse 2: Freedom from all the carnal affections, Freedom from envy, hatred and strife; Freedom from vain and worldly ambitions. Freedom from all that saddened my life. Verse 3: Freedom from pride and all sinful follies, Freedom from love and glitter of gold; Freedom from evil temper and anger, Glorious freedom, rapture untold. Verse 4: Freedom from fear with all of its torments, Freedom from care with all of its pain; Freedom in Christ my blessed Redeemer, He who has rent my fetters in twain.

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Once I was bound by sin's galling fetters (Classic Hymn #310) is a cherished standard of sacred Christian hymnody, classified under Assurance and Joy of Salvation (Freed by the Lord). Featuring lyric poetry by Haldor Lillenas and musical setting by Alfred Judson, this arrangement is composed in D Major (9/8 time, 10.9.10.9.D.). Perfectly suited for Sunday worship preludes, offertories, choral anthems, and home devotional practice.

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