Composer

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William H. Harris

Genre

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Miscellaneous

Style

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Miscellaneous

Average_duration

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7:24

"O what their joy and their glory must be" is a hymn composed by William H. Harris in 1904. The hymn is often sung during the Feast of All Saints and All Souls, and it is a popular choice for funerals and memorial services. The hymn has four movements, each of which reflects on the joy and glory of the saints in heaven. The first movement begins with the line "O what their joy and their glory must be," and it describes the saints' joy in being with God and seeing Him face to face. The second movement focuses on the saints' joy in being reunited with loved ones who have gone before them. The third movement describes the saints' joy in being free from sin and suffering, and the fourth movement celebrates the saints' eternal life in heaven. The hymn is characterized by its soaring melody and rich harmonies, which reflect the joy and glory of the saints in heaven. The hymn is typically sung in a slow and reverent tempo, with a sense of awe and wonder at the majesty of God and the beauty of heaven. "O what their joy and their glory must be" premiered in 1904 and quickly became a beloved hymn in the Anglican and Episcopal churches. The hymn has since been translated into many languages and is sung by Christians around the world as a celebration of the hope and joy of eternal life in heaven.

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