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KING IS COMING

Composer: Bill Gaither

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Tune Information

Title: KING IS COMING
Composer: Bill Gaither
Incipit: 55111 11111 61177
Key: A♭ Major
Copyright: © 1970 William J. Gaither, Inc. All rights controlled by Gaither Copyright Management.
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Timeline

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Arrangements

Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations: Trombone Counter-melody

  • 61 Trombone Hymns & Counter-Melodies Volume 3
    Composer/Editor Douglas Smith
    Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1996) pp. 66-67

Harmonizations, Introductions, Descants, Intonations: Trumpet Descant

  • 61 Trumpet Hymns & Descants Volume 3
    Composer/Editor Douglas Smith
    Published By: Hope Publishing Company (1995) pp. 66-67

Organ Solo

  • The King Is Coming and Other Favorites: Arranged for Organ
    Composer/Editor Fred Bock
    Published By: Gaither Music Company, Inc. (1973) pp. 2

Piano Solo

  • Solos for the Sanctuary Gospel: 8 Piano Solos for the Church Pianist
    Composer/Editor Glenda Austin
    Published By: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (2014) pp. 28
  • 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. 25
  • Gospel's Finest
    Composer/Editor Anonymous
    Published By: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (2004) pp. 49
  • Fred Bock Favorites of Bill and Gloria Gaither
    Composer/Editor Fred Bock
    Published By: Fred Bock Music Company (2001) pp. 6
  • Piano Favorites of Bill and Gloria Gaither
    Composer/Editor Fred Bock
    Published By: Fred Bock Music Company (2001) pp. 6
  • The Story Continues: 34 More All Time Favorite Hymns for Solo Piano
    Composer/Editor Anthony Burger
    Published By: Anthony Burger Productions (2001) pp. 66
  • Exalted on High: Worship Medleys for Piano
    Composer/Editor Bruce Greer
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1998) pp. 16
  • Traditional Gospel 2nd Edition
    Composer/Editor Bill Gaither
    Published By: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (1986) pp. 43
  • 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. 70
  • The King Is Coming and other Favorites: Arranged for Piano
    Composer/Editor Fred Bock
    Published By: Gaither Music Company, Inc. (1973) pp. 2
  • The King Is Coming and other Favorites by Bill and Gloria Gaither: Arranged for Piano
    Composer/Editor Fred Bock
    Published By: Gaither Music Company (1973) pp. 2

Piano and Organ Duet

Instruments: Instrumental Solo

  • The King Is Coming and Other Favorites: Solo Arrangements for Any C Instrument
    Composer/Editors Bill Gaither; Gloria Gaither; W. Elmo Mercer
    Published By: John T. Benson Publishing Company (1973) pp. 4

Piano Duet+: Piano Duet One Piano

  • Partners in Praise: Hymns, Gospel Songs, and Seasonal Selections Arranged for One Piano, Four Hands
    Composer/Editor Marilynn Joy Ham
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (1998) pp. 26

Voices: Vocal Trio

  • The King Is Coming and Other Songs: Arranged for Trios
    Composer/Editors Bill Gaither; Gloria Gaither
    Published By: Singspiration Music, Inc. (1973) pp. 1

Voices: Vocal Solo

  • Everlasting Praise - Solo / Accompaniment Edition: Gospel - Hymns - Classic Praise: A Timeless Resource for Medium Voice and Piano
    Composer/Editors Mike Speck; Russell Mauldin
    Published By: Lillenas Publishing Company (2004) pp. 169
  • The Gospel Music Association's Song of the Year: A Collection of Dove Award-Winning Songs 1969 - 1989
    Composer/Editors Bill Gaither; Gloria Gaither
    Published By: Hal Leonard Publishing Corporation (1990) pp. 28
  • A Treasury of Praise - Fifty Gospel Classics: The Songs of Bill and Gloria Gaither
    Composer/Editors Bill Gaither; Gloria Gaither
    Published By: Gaither Music Company (1974) pp. 9
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Instances

Instances (1 - 7 of 7)
Audio

Baptist Hymnal 1991 #194

Baptist Hymnal 1991 #194

Baptist Hymnal 2008 #291

Baptist Hymnal 2008 #291

Cantos del Camino #129

Cantos del Camino #129

Celebremos Su Gloria #548

Celebremos Su Gloria #548

Songs of Faith and Praise #157

Songs of Faith and Praise #157

The Celebration Hymnal #763

The Celebration Hymnal #763

The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration #238

The Hymnal for Worship and Celebration #238
Include 2 pre-1979 instances
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