Friday Favorites #3

One of my absolute favorite modern compositions: “Behold the Wounds in Jesus’ Hands” with text by John V. Pearson and Music by David R. Naylor.

“The Lord is My Shepherd” revisited

“The Lord is My Shepherd” revisited

I love James Montgomery’s lyric inspired by the 23rd psalm. I’ve never been too fond of the traditional tune though. It has always provoked me to bounce around between alto and soprano, searching for a melody. So, I did what cheeky composers do and wrote my own.

Friday Favorites #2

“O Tidings of Comfort and Joy,” a medley of the traditional French carol “Sing We Now of Christmas” and the traditional English carol “God Rest Ye Merry, Gentlemen,” arranged by Betsy Lee Bailey. This one is great fun!

Friday Favorites #1

A lovely Thanksgiving hymn: “Give Me a Grateful Heart” by Joseph M. Martin and Susan Bentall Boersma.

Lyric’s Lyrics, and Lyric’s Melody

Lyric’s Lyrics, and Lyric’s Melody

Stars… lilies… sparrows… sheep… God is mindful of all of them, knows them by name, cares for each one–from the largest and brightest to the very smallest.

Mmmmmm….. beautiful!

“Come Unto Jesus,” arranged by my dear friend Katherine Wright, is perfect for your ward choir.

A Place in His Arms

A Place in His Arms

Jesus took the little children in His arms and blessed them… one by one… individually… giving me the assurance that there’s also a place in His arms for me.

Bless This Land

Bless This Land

Happy birthday America. Barbecue in the backyard, eat watermelon, watch fireworks, and teach your kids peace.