He Walked Alone So We Must Not

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Here is a piece that is perfect for Easter-time. The words were written by Michael Young. A very sweet contemplative hymn which would also work for a theme of the Atonement.

He walked alone so we must not, along the road with peril fraught. 
Descending to the darkest vale, the curse of mortals to assail. 

A lonely road all choked with thorns, that thick upon His brow adorn. 
Weighed down by burdens stark and grave, great drops of blood as sweat He gave. 

There was no one to walk beside as He faced that grim eventide. 
But glory to our God ascribe, He bore more than we can describe. 

Tell of His grace, lest we forget, the vastness of forgiven debt 
that ransoms ev'ry mortal child, and brings them home, cleansed, reconciled. 

Crown Him with Many Crowns

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This is an Easter Hymn that has some of the lyrics of the original and semi-famous Easter hymn. I wanted to make it a bit more relevant to LDS so I had my good friend, Michael Young come up with some alternate lyrics. And, like a jigsaw puzzle, we pieced it together into a cohesive and beautiful message of joy and hope. I hope you enjoy it.

Crown Him with many crowns, the Lamb upon His throne. 
Hark! how the heaven'ly anthem drowns all music but its own. 
Awake my soul and sing of Him who died for me, 
and hail Him as thy matchless King through all eternity. 

Crown Him the Son of God, before the worlds began, 
all ye washed clean by His dear blood, crown Him the Son of Man; 
who ev'ry grief hath known that wrings the human breast,
and take and bears them for His own, that all in Him may rest. 

Crown Him the Lord of love, behold His hands and side. 
He bore the weight of ev'ry sin and now is glorified. 
Crown Him the Lord of life, who triumphed o'er the grave 
and rose the third day from the tomb, all mankind He can save. 

Crown Him with boundless joy when He again descends. 
He shall appear in crimson robes and darkness meets its end. 
A thousand years of peace His great work we'll complete, 
all serving with our King of Kings, we'll worship at His feet. 

Though I am Young

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A nice flowing Primary song about how Primary children can be of service. Thanks to Michael Young for the lyrics.

Though I am young, I too can serve. My little hands and feet can help the Lord.
Though I am small, I can be strong. Building God's kingdom because I belong!
My little voice can help others obey. I know that God hears when I use it to pray.
Though I am young, I, too can serve. My little hands and feet can help the Lord.

Though I am young, still I can be a light to others that helps them to see.
Though I don't know all things to do, the Holy Spirit will help guide me through.
Though I don't stand tall, I still stand for right. For I know that courage is better than height.

Though I am young, still I can be a light to others that helps them to see.

His Love Divine

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I came up with the tune and knew if had to be a solemn Easter hymn. There are very few Easter Hymns and also very few with Minor keys, so this offers both of those. For the lyrics, I turned once again to my fellow Motab member, Michael Young, which through sickness came up with these words in a very short time. I think they work very well with the tune. This could be sung by a choir and each verse ung by a different section or sections. I hope you enjoy this Easter hymn.

Underneath the heavy load He fell onto His face.
Our Savior cried, "Oh Father, please come take this cup away.
If there is yet another way to fill Thy laws' demands.
But if not, then I will give My will into Thy hands."

There alone our Savior cried as He hung on the tree.
"My God, my God, why hast Thou gone? Hast Thou forsaken me?"
Till then at last, He loudly cried that His great work was done.
Now His mortal life complete, the final vic'try won.

Then three days there in the tomb His body lay at rest.
His Spirit soared to set all free: the pris'ners and the blessed.
And then returned on the third morn and rose in splendor bright.
Perfectly restored anew and with an endless light.

As we mourn for death and sin, our Savior understands.
For us He gave each drop of blood; His wounded feet and hands.
He brings at one our souls with God, ransomed with a great cost.
He paid through His love divine that we must not be lost.

I'll Walk Today As Jesus Walked

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When I heard our Prophet say the words in the recent General Conference, "...walking where Jesus walked is less important than walking as He walked", I KNEW I had to write a Primary song emulating that thought. Once again, I turned to my friend and fellow MoTab member, Michael Young for the words. I think his words are perfect. I love to hear Primary children sing, and when they sing simple truths, I believe Heaven smiles upon them. I hope that it brings a smile and maybe even a tear as you read this song. I know it has impacted me.

I'll walk today as Jesus walked. 
I'll help someone I see in need. 
I'll comfort someone who is sad, one of His lambs that I can feed. I'll walk today as Jesus Walked. I'll speak kind words the whole day through. 

Just like the prophets tell us all to do. I'll walk today as Jesus walked. The Holy Ghost will help me know how I can share my little light,so that my faith can help me grow. I'll walk today as Jesus walked. And I know He will walk with me, and help me ev'ry day to walk as He.

God's Infinite, Eternal Power

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As I have been mentally and spiritually preparing for General Conference, I have been reading some previous Conference talks. One that I read impressed me so much that I know I had to do a hymn composition. Once again, I turned to my wonderful lyricist, Michael Young, and gave him my vision. Here are the lyrics:

1. The vessel is not greater than the oil that lies within it.
    The fire is so much brighter than the spark that does begin it.
    The sunlight does not come from him who draws back the dark curtain,
    nor does the moon shine on its own but shows the sun for certain.

Chorus
    God's infinite, eternal power does sustain us every hour.

2. God's servants fill their lamps anew through His eternal graces.
    The Spirit's fire is kindled anew where the smile of His face is.
    The sunlight they allow to shine to all those now distressing.
    The greater light reflecting to all those who seek God's blessing.

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    God's infinite, eternal power does sustain us every hour.

3. Then worthy vessels we must be and servants pure and ready.
    And humble, prayerful we must be on rolling waves or steady.
    So when God calls we too may rise, accept His heavenly power
    for when the bridegroom comes again, we know not when the hour.

Chorus
    God's infinite, eternal power does sustain us every hour.


I hope you enjoy this, and please leave feedback. Thanks!

Share Goodness

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I listened to Elder Bednar's wonderful talk this week regarding sharing the gospel through social media. The hashtag #sharegoodness was suggested to promote unity. I thought that his talk has a wonderful message and this tune popped into my head. Thanks to my fellow MoTab Choir member, Michael Young, I told him of my vision and he provided the great lyrics.

You can read, or see Elder Bednar's talk here.

Share God's goodness with your neighbor, share His gifts with gratitude.
Turn your gentle thoughts to actions, give a cheerful attitude.
When dark thoughts depress your mind, drive them out with service kind.
Share God's goodness with your neighbor, share His gifts with gratitude.

Share with those who need the gospel, share and plant its tender seeds.
Give to all the living water, quench the thirsty soul who needs
Faith's full flower soon will bud, as these drops become a flood!
Share with those who need the gospel, share and plant its tender seeds.

Share when prompted by the Spirit, share with wisdom and control.
Working through you, God our Father, seeks to heal, to bless, console.
The Spirit knows just what to say to each one in his own way.
Share when prompted by the Spirit, share with wisdom and control.

Share your light and do not falter. Share with all, do not delay.
Soon there comes a night of darkness, work while it is called "today".
Then with many you'll find rest in our Father's kingdom blessed.
Share your light and do not falter. Share with all, do not delay.

Bearers of God's Holy Priesthood

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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.

Great is Thy Mercy

This is a Sacrament hymn that I composed a couple years ago and stayed dormant until recently. I collaborated with fellow MoTab choir member, Michael Young on the lyrics. Thanks, Michael for the inspiring words to go with the music. I hope you enjoy it.

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