Christ Returneth

Text by H. L. Turner

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About this hymn

Date: 1878
Tune: Christ Returneth
Composer: James McGranahan
Key: D
Meter: 12 12 12 7 14 14 6

Historical background

This edition is preserved in the Open Hymnal Project at source revision d35811b2d5c9. Contributor and publication details below are reproduced from the score metadata rather than inferred.

Theology & Scripture

The source index associates this text with Anticipation, Brevity of Life, Jesus, Presence, Second Coming.

Acts 1:10-11 · 1Cor 15:51-57 · 1Thess 4:15-17 · Rev 22:20 · 1:7

Musical background

Christ Returneth is presented in the source key of D, with four documented parts.

Sources & rights

Verified for United States on 2026-10-13. Public domain — source score marking

Words: H. L. Turner, 1878. Music and Setting: 'Christ Returneth' James McGranahan, 1891. copyright: public domain. This score is a part of the Open Hymnal Project, 2011 Revision.