PDF - Bearers of God's Holy Priesthood
The tune was originally used in a contest in Canada, where it won 3rd place (http://www.ldshappymusic.com/2014/06/gods-re-creating-call.html). I "re purposed" the tune and fellow Mormon Tabernacle Choir singer, Michael Young set my tune to inspiring words. I love how it talks that the priesthood serves all - men, women alike. I hope you enjoy this.
1. Bearers of God's Holy Priesthood,blessed to serve their fellowmen.
Blessed to serve His royal daughters; servants of the great I AM.
Willingly we do God's bidding, lifting those with feeble knees.
Lifting those with heavy burdens in all things our God to please.
2. Bearers of God's holy priesthood, bound to Him through covenants.
Bearers of this gift from Heaven, washed clean through obedience.
Laying hands on those afflicted that through faith they may be whole.
Burying those in the water, who love Christ with heart and soul.
3. Bearers of God's holy priesthood, the pow'r greater than us all.
Reaching all of God's creations, filling those who heed His call.
Moving mountains that impede us, softening the hearts of stone.
When we venture in God's service, we all never serve alone.
Rick, I don't know how to ask you otherwise. I am using Bearers of God's Holy Priesthood with my choir this month. I liked the words and Michael's arrangement. Thanks for sharing it. In reading your use guidelines it says not to change words unless given permission. I don't know if this is important but we want to change the 3rd verse, 3rd measure. We left out "the" and split "power" between the first 2 beats. We felt the emphasis should be on power not the. But-we love the hymn and are enjoying singing it. Thanks for sharing your talents.
ReplyDeleteRick, I don't know how to ask you otherwise. I am using Bearers of God's Holy Priesthood with my choir this month. I liked the words and Michael's arrangement. Thanks for sharing it. In reading your use guidelines it says not to change words unless given permission. I don't know if this is important but we want to change the 3rd verse, 3rd measure. We left out "the" and split "power" between the first 2 beats. We felt the emphasis should be on power not the. But-we love the hymn and are enjoying singing it. Thanks for sharing your talents.
ReplyDeleteHi Carole, thanks for responding. I don't have any issues with your proposed changes. The spirit and intent are still there. Thanks for having your choir perform this. If you get a chance, if you could record even your dress rehearsal and send it to me, that would be great. If you can't, no worries.
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