Supplication

I have been taught all my life that when we pray, we should ask, and then listen. This music is my attempt at that. The music is the prayer, and the deliberate silence is my listening for answers. This is for piano solo.

MP3: Supplication
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Prayer

The text from this hymn originates from the poet Eliza M. Hikok (1933) and was one of the favorite  poems quoted by President Ezra Taft Benson (1956). I set the words to a plaintive hymn of - prayer.

I know not by what methods rare,

but this I know, God answers prayer.

I know that He has given His word,

which tells me prayer is always heard

and will be answered, soon or late.

And so I pray and calmly wait.

I know not if the blessings sought,

will come in just the way I thought;

but leave my prayers with Him alone,

whose will is wiser than my own,

assured that He will grant my quest,

or send some answer far more blessed.

MP3: Prayer

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Jesus Knows My Heart

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I had TWO Primary tunes and gave both to my collaborator, Sue Anderson. I told her to pick one and see what inspiration struck. She came up with lyrics for BOTH in no time flat. This one is a sweet song for children to sing that talks about how Jesus knows our hearts.

Ev'ry time I kneel to pray, I can talk to Jesus.
He can hear the words I say, and He knows my heart.
Through the night and ev'ry day, Jesus is my friend.
When I'm sad or all alone, blessings He will send.
Ev'ry time I kneel to pray, I can talk to Jesus,
He can hear the words I say, and He calms my heart.