What key, meter and tempo is If it die, oh, hear the message (Hymn 636) composed in?

If it die, oh, hear the message (Hymn 636) by Carl Harold Lowden is composed in the key of F Major, set to 6/4 time signature, with an authentic performance tempo of 88 BPM.

What is the piano difficulty level of If it die, oh, hear the message (Hymn 636)?

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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If it die, oh, hear the message (Hymn 636)

Artist / Composer: Carl Harold Lowden

Key F Major

Meter 6/4

Tempo 88 BPM

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Verse 1: "If it die," oh, hear the message Falling from thy Lord, "If it die," much fruit it beareth, ’Tis thy Savior's word. Verse 2: Would'st thou see life work in others, Thou thyself must die. Fall into the ground, be buried, Low in darkness lie. Verse 3: But He leaves thee not in darkness, Light shall greet thine eyes, And in glad new life and glory He shall bid thee rise. Verse 4: Dost thou crave to tread the pathway And His life to share? As thou passest thru death's gateway He will meet thee there. Verse 5: Thou shalt learn the blessed secret, He shall live that dies; From a life poured out in secret Shall a harvest rise.

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If it die, oh, hear the message (Classic Hymn #636) is a cherished standard of sacred Christian hymnody, classified under The Way of the Cross (The Way of Fruitfulness). Featuring lyric poetry by Anonymous and musical setting by Carl Harold Lowden, this arrangement is composed in F Major (6/4 time, 8.5.8.5.). Perfectly suited for Sunday worship preludes, offertories, choral anthems, and home devotional practice.

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