O God Our Help in Ages Past

Video 1: O God Our Help in Ages Past. Introduction, Performance and Explanation. Right and left hand.

Written by Isaac Watts and is a paraphrase of Psalm 90. The hymn was originally part of The Psalms of David Imitated in the Language of the New Testament, published by Watts in 1719. The hymn is often sung as part of the Remembrance Day service in Canada and festive occasions in England. This arrangement uses block chords and they change on every syllable. Powerful biblical lyrics and great melody. No Chords & Melody.

Video 2: A Left Hand perspective on O God Our Help in Ages Past.

No Chords and Melody version.  I believe many national anthems and historic hymns are not appropriate for simplification musically, where they lose the power of their melodies and chords, and the amazing emotional power of their performance.  See them as a goal to be reached as you increase your playing skills. Then play them carefully.