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O Lord, how rich Thou art to us (Hymn 187) Piano Sheet Music (Free PDF)

Composer / Artist: John Bacchus Dykes
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Key G Major
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Meter 4/4
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Tempo 88 BPM
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Skill Level Beginner
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Pages 2 P.
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Length 32 Bars

Quick Repertoire Overview: O Lord, how rich Thou art to us (Hymn 187) is arranged for solo piano with vocal chords and lyrics in the key of G Major (meter: 4/4, tempo: 88 BPM). Graded at an Beginner skill level, this complete 2-page Urtext vector edition is formatted for standard US Letter (8.5 × 11 in) and International A4 printing. Download the complete high-resolution PDF score, MIDI practice stream, and chord chart below for free with zero subscription requirements.

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🎹 G 🎹 D 🎹 Em 🎹 B 🎹 Em B 🎹 B Em

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Complete Song Lyrics: O Lord, how rich Thou art to us (Hymn 187)

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Verse 1: O Lord, how rich Thou art to us, Thy love reveals the measure! The boundless riches of Thyself, In spirit here we treasure. Verse 2: Thou art the Word, e'en God Himself, With God in the beginning; Incarnate in the flesh with us, And God to us defining. Verse 3: Thou art the tabernacle true, In Thee we see God's glory; For God Thou art the temple too, In Thee is God's full story. Verse 4: Thou art the only Son of God, The Father e'er declaring, That we may have the life divine. God's very nature sharing. Verse 5: Thou art the Son of Man like us, And truly share our nature, That we may be the sons of God And grow to Thy full stature. Verse 6: Thou art the Christ, the Lord of all, By God Thou art anointed; The One who is the All in all, For God and us appointed. Verse 7: Thou art the Savior crucified, Whence issued blood and water, That we might be redeemed to God, And life divine may enter. Verse 8: Thou now art Jesus glorified, From whom descends the Spirit; The all-inclusive Spirit comes To us with all Thy merit. Verse 9: Thou art the very light of life That shineth in the darkness; The light divine that shines with God Within our hearts in fulness. Verse 10: Thou art the very life divine, Which all our spirits quickens; The life which brings us out of death And all our being strengthens. Verse 11: Lord, Thou art God's reality, The truth that meets God's pleasure; The truth that brings Thyself to us, That we may know Thy measure. Verse 12: Thou also art the way of life, Which unto glory leads us; The way of Thy reality, Which into vict'ry speeds us. Verse 13: Thou art the resurrection too, All death Thy life doth swallow; ’Tis by Thy resurrection pow'r, We bear the cross and follow. Verse 14: Thou art the spotless Lamb of God, Who died for our redemption; Thou art the Spirit-giver too, For our regeneration. Verse 15: Thou art the serpent made of brass, Who saveth us from evil; Thou on the tree wast lifted up, To crush for us the devil. Verse 16: Thou art the Shepherd and the door, For us to leave the sheepfold, By Thee we have full liberty And share the pasture freehold. Verse 17: Thy washing keeps us always clean, In function like the laver; Thus we are kept in fellowship, Partaking of Thy favor. Verse 18: Thou art the heav'nly riven rock, With living water flowing; We drink of this refreshing stream, Thy quenching power knowing. Verse 19: Thou art the heav'nly well, in Thee Is living water ever; We drink of Thine eternal life, And thirst no more forever. Verse 20: Thou art the heav'nly bread of life, Thy food divine doth flourish; With all Thy riches bountiful Our spirits Thou dost nourish. Verse 21: Thou even art our breath of life Thyself we breathe in spirit; By Thee we live, in Thee we walk, Thy riches we inherit. Verse 22: Thou art the grain of wheat divine, That died and rose with glory, To bring forth us as many grains To form Thy glorious Body. Verse 23: Thou art the true and heav'nly vine, And we in Thee are branches; In Thee abiding, Thou in us, We share in all Thy riches. Verse 24: Thou art the Bridegroom from above To take the Bride, Thy Body; That we may be with Thee as one, In life and love and glory. Verse 25: Thou art the ladder Jacob saw, By Thee the heav'n is open; In Thee we are the house of God, And earth is joined to heaven. Verse 26: O Lord, Thou art the great "I AM," Who all our need doth furnish; Enjoying Thee as all in all, God's purpose we accomplish.

Musicological Analysis & Juilliard Practice Blueprint

5-Tier academic study covering provenance, harmonic architecture, pedagogy, and 21-day practice syllabus

Tonality, Relative Keys & Chord Architecture

Tier 1 🌸

Cast in G Major (a single sharp (F♯)), the composition organizes its melodic arcs around G. Dynamic tension arises from modulatory motion toward the relative mode of E Minor, balanced by harmonic stabilization from C Major. Harmonically, the progression G → D → Em → B → Em B → B Em navigates expressive chord variations (Em B, B Em) returning home cleanly. Keyboardists will find that G Major creates a resonant acoustic register with F♯ serving as a natural tactile guidepost for the right hand.

Metric Rhythm & Metronome Tempo

Tier 2 🌸

Operating within 4/4, this simple quadruple meter generates an authoritative quadruple framework where downbeat accents anchor the overarching phrase architecture. The benchmark tempo of ♩ = 88 BPM (Tempo comodo) conveys a composed with disciplined, graceful rhythm sensibility. During execution, listen for the overarching four-bar hypermeter to keep phrases singing rather than measure-bound.

Work Overview & Bibliographic Lineage

Tier 3 🌸

Created by John Bacchus Dykes, the composition O Lord, how rich Thou art to us (Hymn 187) demonstrates notable craftsmanship within the sacred hymnody and devotional church literature. Encompassing 32 measures over 2 engraved pages, the work is collated from traditional congregational score archives. Authority databases register this work as `mbid-25ec6faf-sheetpdf` and ISWC `T-25E.C6F.AF-1`.

Piano Pedagogy & Technical Execution

Tier 4 🌸

Benchmarked against Beginner syllabus standards (novice keyboard curriculum (Alfred Level 1 / Bastien Primer)), the work develops refined tonal control. Key hurdles center on maintaining a relaxed five-finger hand position, avoiding wrist stiffness, and reading notes accurately. Supporting figures featuring four-voice hymn textures demanding strict tenor and alto balance need relaxed wrist cushioning. Pedal coordination: sustain acoustic resonance across stanzas while clearing on cadence rests. Recommended Exercise: clap the rhythm before playing to guarantee steady timekeeping without hesitation. Score pointer: ### Church Accompaniment & Performance Guide

Tier 5: Juilliard Practice Blueprint

Tier 5 🌸

1. Prelude Registration: Play through the opening verse with soft 8' flute and string stops or gentle acoustic.

Performance Scenarios & Transposition Range

Tier 6 🌸

Performance Applications: In performance programming, O Lord, how rich Thou art to us (Hymn 187) is well matched for sanctuary services, choral preludes, and devotional ceremonies.

Tier 1: Historical Genesis & Provenance

Tier 7 🌸

Transposition Guide: When adjusting the native tonality of G Major, accompanists can shift down a step to F Major for lower voice types or lift the melody into A Major for tenors and sopranos. Woodwinds read comfortably using D Major.

Tier 1: Historical Genesis & Provenance

Tier 8 🌸

Attribution & Rights: The composition is certified in the worldwide public domain, available for unfettered study, transcription, and live recital.

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🎼 What key, meter and tempo is O Lord, how rich Thou art to us (Hymn 187) composed in?

O Lord, how rich Thou art to us (Hymn 187) by John Bacchus Dykes is composed in the key of G Major, set to 4/4 time signature, with an authentic performance tempo of 88 BPM.

⭐ What is the piano difficulty level of O Lord, how rich Thou art to us (Hymn 187)?

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

🎹 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, church accompaniment, and choir rehearsals.

🖨️ Is this sheet music formatted for standard US Letter and A4 printers?

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