What key, meter and tempo is Glory be to God (Hymn 9) composed in?

Glory be to God (Hymn 9) by Henry Thomas Smart is composed in the key of Bb Major, set to 4/4 time signature, with an authentic performance tempo of 88 BPM.

What is the piano difficulty level of Glory be to God (Hymn 9)?

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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Glory be to God (Hymn 9)

Composer: Henry Thomas Smart

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Genre: Christian Hymn

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Key Signature Bb Major

Time Signature 4/4

Tempo 88 BPM

Skill Level Beginner

Page Count 2 P.

Measures 32 Bars

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About This Composition: Glory be to God (Hymn 9) is arranged for solo piano with complete vocal chords and lyrics in the key of Bb Major (meter: 4/4, tempo: 88 BPM). Graded at an Beginner skill level, this complete 2-page Urtext edition is formatted for standard US Letter (8.5 × 11 in) and International A4 printing.

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Song Lyrics: Glory be to God (Hymn 9)

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Verse 1: Glory be to God the Father, Glory be to God the Son, Glory be to God the Spirit, Great Jehovah, Three in One! As it was, is now, and shall be While the endless ages run.

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Glory be to God (Classic Hymn #9) is a cherished standard of sacred Christian hymnody, classified under Blessing of the Trinity (His Praise). Featuring lyric poetry by Horatius Bonar and musical setting by Henry Thomas Smart, this arrangement is composed in Bb Major (4/4 time, 8.7.8.7.8.7.). Perfectly suited for Sunday worship preludes, offertories, choral anthems, and home devotional practice.

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Where can I download Glory be to God (Hymn 9) sheet music for free?

You can download the complete 2-page printable A4 vector PDF directly on Pianist Forum. Standard MIDI files are also provided with zero subscription requirements.

What key, meter and tempo is Glory be to God (Hymn 9) in?

Glory be to God (Hymn 9) by Henry Thomas Smart is composed in Bb Major, set to 4/4 time signature, with a performance tempo of 88 BPM.

What is the piano difficulty level?

This arrangement is graded at an Beginner skill level, featuring authentic notation across approximately 32 measures.

Is it formatted for US Letter and A4 printers?

Yes. All vector scores are engraved with standardized margins designed to print cleanly on both North American standard US Letter (8.5 × 11 in) and international ISO A4 paper.