HANOVER
For information on the tune and composer, see PHH 149; a descant is also given there that would be very appropriate for stanza 4 of Wesley’s text. [Liturgical Use] A great doxology for festive services such as Easter; with eschatological preaching during Advent; other services that focus on Christ’s work of redemption and his glory.
Stanza Arc
The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: Law (God's majesty and power) → Gospel (grateful response and humble adoration); movement from divine transcendence to human participation in praise