Hymn meter
6.6.4.6.6.6.4
A hymn's meter counts the syllables in each line of a stanza. 6.6.4.6.6.6.4 means each stanza has 7 lines of 6, 6, 4, 6, 6, 6 and 4 syllables — 38 in all. Hymnals print the meter beside each text so that a congregation can sing the words to any tune with the same pattern.
Hymns in less common meters usually have one or two tunes written for them, so they are matched to a tune more strictly. Two texts with the same numbers can still differ in rhythm — some lines stress the first syllable, others the second — so a pairing should always be sung through before it is used in worship.
Below are the hymns in our library written in this meter and the public-domain tunes that fit them. Any text can be sung to any tune listed here; press play to hear a pairing.
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Tunes in 6.6.4.6.6.6.4
11 hymns in 6.6.4.6.6.6.4
- My Faith Looks Up to Thee — My faith looks up to Thee,
- My Country, 'Tis of Thee — My country, 'tis of thee,
- Come, Thou Almighty King — Come, Thou Almighty King,
- God Bless Our Native Land — God bless our native land,
- Let There Be Light — Thou, whose almighty Word
- Christ for the World — Christ for the world we sing;
- Glory to God on High — Glory to God on high!
- Shepherd of Tender Youth — Shepherd of tender youth,
- God Save the King — God save our gracious King,
- Come, Holy Ghost, in Love — Come, Holy Ghost, in love
- Rise, Glorious Conqueror, Rise — Rise, glorious Leader, rise