27 July 2015

A Child's Testimony

MP3 - A Child's Testimony
PDF - A Child's Testimony

This was another one of those songs that popped into my head and then my collaborator came up with words almost instantly. It was meant to be. Thanks to Sue Anderson for the wonderful lyrics to go with this tune. Appropriate for Primary children. I hope you enjoy it. If you like it, please leave feedback!

Sometimes when I feel afraid and alone I remember the things that I know. 
I have a Father in Heaven who loves me, and I lived with Him long ago. 
He said that I could be like Him one day. I came to earth to learn how. 
God gave me parents to show me the way and to help Him watch over me now. 

I have a Brother in Heaven as well. Jesus loves me, and I love Him too. 
He gave His life for me; He made things right for me I know His teachings are true. 
I can be faithful and I can be strong. I have His goodness in me. 
I have a family to help me along and to love me for eternity. 

25 July 2015

The Sabbath Day is my Favorite Day

MP3 - The Sabbath Day is my Favorite Day
PDF - The Sabbath Day is my Favorite Day

I was reading talks one morning, and in particular the talk by Sister Neill F. Marriott. While I was reading that talk, this tune popped into my head. I knew that it had to be a Children's song about the Sabbath, so I consulted with my collaborator with the idea and she took it from there. I am grateful to have so many wonderful collaborators to help in getting this music out. If you like it, please leave feedback and if you use it, I'd love to hear about it.

1. The Sabbath Day is my favorite day, and so I want to prepare. 
When I'm on time and I look my best, I show the Lord that I care. 

2. The Sabbath Day is my favorite day, I start by saying a prayer. 
When I am reverent and worshipful, my Heavenly Father is there. 

3. The Sabbath day is my favorite day, my thoughts are only the best. 
No chores, no playing with friends, a sacred day when we rest. 

15 July 2015

The First Noel

MP3 - The First Noel
PDF - The First Noel

Here is a joyful arrangement of The First Noel for your Ward Choir to do. It has some challenges, but with practice can be done. :) As always, if you use this piece, please leave me feedback. I love feedback. Thanks to Nathan Howe for helping me with some scoring issues. I'm still learning.

09 July 2015

All Things Testify of Him

MP3 - All Things Testify of Him
PDF - All Things Testify of Him

Thanks once again to Dixie Lea Henrie for the beautiful lyrics to go with this song. This is appropriate for Young Men/Young Women to sing. The words reflect Moses 6:63. If you do perform this, I would appreciate a note and even better if you can get an audio recording of the performance and send it to me that would be so appreciated.

The beauty of a setting sun, a newborn baby's birth, 
A blade of grass, the azure sky, all creatures on the earth. 
The flowers open to the sun, the oceans roll ashore, 
For evidence of heavens touch, I could not ever ask for more. 

When I awake to each new day I say a little prayer, 
Of gratitude for all I see, the beauty everywhere. 
Our Father made the universe for all who dwell within, 
My heart and mind convey to me that all things testify of Him. 

E'en so Lord Jesus, Quickly Come