What key, meter and tempo is How shall I follow Him I serve (Hymn 462) composed in?

How shall I follow Him I serve (Hymn 462) by Ludwig van Beethoven is composed in the key of Ab Major, set to 3/4 time signature, with an authentic performance tempo of 88 BPM.

What is the piano difficulty level of How shall I follow Him I serve (Hymn 462)?

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

Does this score include complete piano chords and vocal lyrics?

Yes, the score includes full chord progression charts and complete vocal lyrics, ideal for solo piano, accompanying, and choir rehearsals.

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How shall I follow Him I serve (Hymn 462)

Artist / Composer: Ludwig van Beethoven

Key Ab Major

Meter 3/4

Tempo 88 BPM

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Verse 1: How shall I follow Him I serve? How shall I copy Him I love? Nor from those blessed footsteps swerve, Which lead me to His seat above? Verse 2: Privations, sorrows, bitter scorn, The life of toil, the mean abode, The faithless kiss, the crown of thorn— Are these the consecrated road? Verse 3: Lord, should my path through suff'ring lie, Forbid it I should e'er repine; Still let me turn to Calvary, Nor heed my griefs, rememb'ring Thine. Verse 4: O let me think how Thou didst leave Untasted every pure delight, To fast, to faint, to watch, to grieve, The toilsome day, the homeless night: Verse 5: To faint, to grieve, to die for me! Thou camest, not Thyself to please; And, dear as earthly comforts be, Shall I not love Thee more than these?

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How shall I follow Him I serve (Classic Hymn #462) is a cherished standard of sacred Christian hymnody, classified under Consecration (Following the Lord). Featuring lyric poetry by Josiah Conder and musical setting by Ludwig van Beethoven, this arrangement is composed in Ab Major (3/4 time, 8.8.8.8.). Perfectly suited for Sunday worship preludes, offertories, choral anthems, and home devotional practice.

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