Guthrie: Free Harmonizations of Favorite General Hymns Vol. 1 by James M. Guthrie Sheet Music for Organ at Sheet Music Direct
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Guthrie: Free Harmonizations of Favorite General Hymns Vol. 1
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These re-harmonizations are designed for the final verse in hymn performances. 
Page #              Title                
1                   Austria                   
2                   Birmingham           
3                   Coronation             
4                   Forest Green         
5                   Hyfrydol                 
6                   In Babilone             
7                   Kings Weston        
8                   Liebster Jesu          
9                   Lyons                      
10                 Morning Light        
11                 Munich                   
12                 Sine Nomine          
13                 Slane                      
14                 Song I                     
15                 St. Petersburg         
16                 Tysk                        
17                 Wachet Auf            
18                 Werde munter       
19                 Azmon, Deus tuorum militum  
20                 Dunedin, Dulce Carmen               
21                 Christus, der ist mein Leben, Engleberg                      
22                 Siroë,  St Agnes                        
23                 St. Magnum,  Melita                           
24                 Caithness, St. Columba                  
25                 Dundee, Engleberg                      
26                 Vater unser im Himmelreich

Re-harmonizing the final verse of a hymn is a traditional practice that serves a few purposes. It unveils a musical "descant" or embellishment built over the previous verses. The final verse allows for more elaborate harmonies and accompaniment that would be too distracting if introduced earlier. It provides musical interest and variety, especially for longer hymns where the same harmonies would become monotonous. Re-harmonizing the final verse with new chords and voicings can renew the congregation's engagement with the familiar text.

It musically underscores the climax or culmination of the hymn text's message or narrative. The different harmonies in the last verse highlight and bring out different emotional expressions of the lyrics. It communicates that the glory of God is not confined to one musical setting, allowing for creative expressions while still preserving the hymn's essence. So, in summary, re-harmonizing the final verse is a long-standing tradition that unveils a musical climax, provides variety, underscores the text's meaning, and demonstrates that God's praise can take new musical forms.

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