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

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Let me come closer to Thee, Lord Jesus (Hymn 404)

Q: What key, meter and tempo is Let me come closer to Thee, Lord Jesus (Hymn 404) composed in?

Let me come closer to Thee, Lord Jesus (Hymn 404) by John Henry Lester is composed in the key of D Major, set to 3/4 time signature, with an authentic performance tempo of 88 BPM.

Artist / Composer: John Henry Lester

Key D Major

Meter 3/4

Tempo 88 BPM

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Verse 1: Let me come closer to Thee, Lord Jesus, Oh, closer day by day; Let me lean harder on Thee, Lord Jesus, Yes, harder, all the way. Verse 2: Let me show forth Thy beauty, Lord Jesus, Like sunshine on the hills; Oh, let my lips pour forth all Thy sweetness In joyous sparkling rills. Verse 3: Yes, like a channel, precious Lord Jesus, Make me and let me be; Keep me and use me daily, Lord Jesus, For Thee, for only Thee. Verse 4: In all my heart and will, O Lord Jesus, Be altogether king; Make me a loyal subject, Lord Jesus, To Thee in everything. Verse 5: Thirsting and hungering for Thee, Lord Jesus, With blessed hunger here. Longing for New Jerusalem's fullness— No thirst, no hunger there.

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Let me come closer to Thee, Lord Jesus (Classic Hymn #404) is a cherished standard of sacred Christian hymnody, classified under Longings (For Expression of Christ). Featuring lyric poetry by J. L. Lyne and musical setting by John Henry Lester, this arrangement is composed in D Major (3/4 time, 10.6.10.6.). Perfectly suited for Sunday worship preludes, offertories, choral anthems, and home devotional practice.

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