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

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Be Thou supreme, O Jesus Christ (Hymn 367)

Q: What key, meter and tempo is Be Thou supreme, O Jesus Christ (Hymn 367) composed in?

Be Thou supreme, O Jesus Christ (Hymn 367) by P. Skene is composed in the key of G Major, set to 3/4 time signature, with an authentic performance tempo of 88 BPM.

Artist / Composer: P. Skene

Key G Major

Meter 3/4

Tempo 88 BPM

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Verse 1: Be Thou supreme, O Jesus Christ, Nor creed, nor form, nor word, Nor holy Church, nor human love, Compare with Thee, my Lord! Verse 2: Be Thou supreme, O Jesus Christ, Thy love has conquered me; Beneath Thy Cross I die to self, And live alone to Thee. Verse 3: Be Thou supreme, O Jesus Christ, My inmost being fill; So shall I think as Thou dost think, And will as Thou dost will. Verse 4: Be Thou supreme, O Jesus Christ, Thy life transfigure mine; And through this veil of mortal flesh, Lord, let Thy splendor shine. Verse 5: Be Thou supreme, O Jesus Christ, My soul exults in Thee; To be Thy slave, to do Thy will, Is my felicity.

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Be Thou supreme, O Jesus Christ (Classic Hymn #367) is a cherished standard of sacred Christian hymnody, classified under Longings (For the Supremacy of Christ). Featuring lyric poetry by J. Temperley Grey and musical setting by P. Skene, this arrangement is composed in G Major (3/4 time, 8.6.8.6.). Perfectly suited for Sunday worship preludes, offertories, choral anthems, and home devotional practice.

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