What key, meter and tempo is Work, for the Day is coming (Hymn 897) composed in?

Work, for the Day is coming (Hymn 897) by Lowell Mason is composed in the key of F Major, set to 4/4 time signature, with an authentic performance tempo of 88 BPM.

What is the piano difficulty level of Work, for the Day is coming (Hymn 897)?

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?

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Work, for the Day is coming (Hymn 897)

Artist / Composer: Lowell Mason

Key F Major

Meter 4/4

Tempo 88 BPM

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Verse 1: Work, for the Day is coming, Day in the Word foretold, When, 'mid the scenes triumphant, Longed for by saints of old, He, who on earth a stranger Traversed its paths of pain, Jesus, the Prince, the Savior, Comes evermore to reign. Verse 2: Work, for the Day is coming, Darkness will soon be gone; Then o'er the night of weeping Day without end shall dawn. What now we sow in sadness Then we shall reap in joy; Hope will be changed to gladness, Praise be our blest employ. Verse 3: Work, for the Day is coming, Made for the saints of light; Off with the garments dreary, On with the armor bright: Soon will the strife be ended, Soon all our toils below; Not to the dark we're tending, But to the Day we go. Verse 4: Work, for the Lord is coming, Children of light are we; From Jesus' bright appearing Powers of darkness flee. Out of the mist, at His bidding, Souls like the dew are born: O'er all the East are spreading Tints of the rosy morn. Verse 5: Work, then, the Day is coming, No time for sighing now; Prize for the race awaits thee, Wreaths for the victor's brow. Now morning Light is breaking, Soon will the Day appear; Night shades appall no longer, Jesus, our Lord, is near.

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Work, for the Day is coming (Classic Hymn #897) is a cherished standard of sacred Christian hymnody, classified under Service (To the Work). Featuring lyric poetry by Annie L. Coghill and musical setting by Lowell Mason, this arrangement is composed in F Major (4/4 time, 7.6.7.6.D.). Perfectly suited for Sunday worship preludes, offertories, choral anthems, and home devotional practice.

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