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THE SWEETER HE GROWS

THE SWEETER HE GROWS

Composer: Bill Gaither
Published in 12 hymnals


Composer: Bill Gaither

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Tune Information

Title: THE SWEETER HE GROWS
Composer: Bill Gaither
Meter: 8.6.8.11 with refrain
Incipit: 55511 76151 17123
Key: A♭ Major
Copyright: © 1965 William J. Gaither
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Timeline

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Arrangements

Organ Solo

  • The Gospel Organist Volume Six: Gospel-Song Arrangements Suitable for Preludes, Offertories, Specials
    Composer/Editors Harold H. DeCou; William J. Gaither
    Published By: Singspiration Music, Inc. (1982) pp. 2
  • Fred Bock's Greatest Gospel Hits: For All Organs
    Composer/Editor Fred Bock
    Published By: Fred Bock Music Company (1978) pp. 17
  • Alleluia!: A Praise Gathering for Believers
    Composer/Editors Fred Bock; Bill Gaither
    Published By: John T. Benson Publishing Company (1974) pp. 17
  • Alleluia!: A Praise Gathering for Believers - For Organ
    Composer/Editors Fred Bock; William J. Gaither
    Published By: John T. Benson Publishing Company (1974) pp. 17
  • He Touched Me: And Other Songs by Bill Gaither
    Composer/Editors Bill Gaither; Fred Bock
    Published By: Gaither Music Company, Inc. (1968) pp. 7

Piano Solo

  • Gaither Gospel Classics: Contemporary Settings of Cherished Songs Written by Bill and Gloria Gaither
    Composer/Editor Carol Tornquist
    Published By: Alfred Music Publishing Company, Inc. (2010) pp. 15
  • Gospel's Finest
    Composer/Editor Anonymous
    Published By: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (2004) pp. 64
  • Fred Bock Favorites of Bill and Gloria Gaither
    Composer/Editor Fred Bock
    Published By: Fred Bock Music Company (2001) pp. 28
  • Piano Favorites of Bill and Gloria Gaither
    Composer/Editor Fred Bock
    Published By: Fred Bock Music Company (2001) pp. 28
  • Resting Place: Gospel Songs of Promise & Assurance Arranged for Easy Piano
    Composer/Editor Marty Parks
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1998) pp. 36
  • Bock's Best Volume IV: 50 Outstanding Piano Arrangements of Hymns and Gospel Songs
    Composer/Editor Fred Bock
    Published By: Fred Bock Music Company (1991) pp. 130
  • Bock's Best Volume II: 50 Outstanding Piano Arrangements of Hymns and Gospel Songs
    Composer/Editor Fred Bock
    Published By: Fred Bock Music Company (1982) pp. 68
  • Alleluia!: A Praise Gathering for Believers - for Piano
    Composer/Editors Fred Bock; William J. Gaither
    Published By: John T. Benson Publishing Company (1974) pp. 18
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Instances

Instances (1 - 7 of 7)

Baptist Hymnal 2008 #374

Baptist Hymnal 2008 #374

Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) #979

Praise for the Lord (Expanded Edition) #979

Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs #332

Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs #332

Sing Joyfully #500

Sing Joyfully #500
Audio

The Celebration Hymnal #520

The Celebration Hymnal #520

The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration #518

The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration #518

Worship His Majesty #657

Worship His Majesty #657
Include 5 pre-1979 instances
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