What key, meter and tempo is Thou my everlasting Portion (Hymn 386) composed in?

Thou my everlasting Portion (Hymn 386) by Silas Jones Vail 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 Thou my everlasting Portion (Hymn 386)?

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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Thou my everlasting Portion (Hymn 386)

Artist / Composer: Silas Jones Vail

Key F Major

Meter 3/4

Tempo 88 BPM

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Verse 1: Thou my everlasting Portion, More than friend or life to me, All along my pilgrim journey, Savior, let me walk with Thee. Verse 2: Not for ease or worldly pleasure, Not for fame my prayer shall be; Gladly will I toil and suffer, Only let me walk with Thee. Verse 3: Lead me through the vale of shadows, Bear me o'er life's fitful sea; Then the gate of life eternal May I enter, Lord, with Thee.

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Thou my everlasting Portion (Classic Hymn #386) is a cherished standard of sacred Christian hymnody, classified under Longings (For a Closer Walk with Christ). Featuring lyric poetry by Fanny Jane Crosby and musical setting by Silas Jones Vail, this arrangement is composed in F Major (3/4 time, 8.7.8.7. with chorus.). Perfectly suited for Sunday worship preludes, offertories, choral anthems, and home devotional practice.

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