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MY MUSIC WAS FREE

For several years, I have given my music away for free. That's right - not one cent. I have been met with resistance from the "pay folks" and have been the indirect subject of how free music isn't really appreciated yadda yadda. As I have and will continue to maintain my music is my way of paying it forward. Because the Lord has blessed me with the talents and I really have no desire to make any money from my music, I have wrestled with how I can feel better about what I do and dismiss the critics. And let me say, I have no problems with those who do sell their music - just their communication on why they think that pay music is superior to free music.

So, effective immediately my music will have a cost. The format is quite simple:

If you use my music in any performance, I would request you make a donation to either the general missionary or humanitarian fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I don't care if you contribute $5.00 or $.05. It's just a way to further the work of the Lord by you paying it forward. Think of the good you can do for a struggling missionary or refugee seeking refuge and safety. The scripture, "...if ye have done it unto the least of these, ye have done it unto me" comes very clearly into my head.

I don't need or want to know of your contribution - that is up to you. My website will be updated with this information. I hope you find favor with this new method and pray the Lords choicest blessings on you as you reach out to His children.



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* That you can copy and redistribute the material in any medium or format for any purpose, even commercially as long as you give appropriate credit and provide a link to this website (ldshappymusic.com).
* You may not remix, re-engineer or otherwise alter the music or words without permission from the author(s).
* My originals are NOT sactioned/approved by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Permission from your Priesthood leader prior to rehearsing/performing is recommended.
* No warranties are given or implied. The work shall remain the property of LDS Happy Music.
* And lastly, please enjoy the music. Comments are encouraged. :)

Monday, July 27, 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. 

4 comments:

  1. Yep, this was a good collaboration. For sure.

    =)

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  2. Oops. You left out the word "now" in the last line of the first verse…."to help Him watch over me now."

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  3. I love it. I just shared it with those of my friends who have children. Good job, great collaboration.

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