I Love the Lord

I found this beautiful video on YouTube, have you seen it? The description with it says:

"This is a rendition of "Be Still, My Soul" called "I Love the Lord". I believe it is sung by the BYU Mens Choir. The lyrics are different, but it is a beautiful rendition."

Enjoy!!!


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Several LDS Players in the NFL

Austin Collie from BYU, now #17 with Indianapolis Colts

Though BYU had a terrible weekend in football (went from #7 in the rankings to #20), there are several LDS players from BYU and other colleges who have made it to the NFL this season. Almost every team in the NFL has at least one LDS player. The Baltimore Ravens have five!

By Aaron Shill
Mormon Times

List of 2009 LDS NFL players:

*Al Afalava, DB, Bears, Oregon State
John Beck, QB, Ravens, BYU
#Ryon Bingham, DL, Chargers, Nebraska
#Stewart Bradley, LB, Eagles, Nebraska
Kirk Chambers, OL, Bills, Stanford
Austin Collie, WR, Colts, BYU
*Chris Cooley, TE, Redskins, Utah State
*Kevin Curtis, WR, Eagles, Utah State
*John Denney, LS, Dolphins, BYU
Ryan Denney, DE, Bills, BYU
Jonathan Fanene, DL, Bengals, Utah
Aaron Francisco, DB, Colts, BYU
#Devin Frischknecht, TE, Packers, Washington State
David Hale, OL, Ravens, Weber State
*Todd Heap, TE, Ravens, Arizona State
*Eric Heitmann, OL, 49ers, Stanford
Chris Hoke, DL, Steelers, BYU
Bryan Kehl, LB, Giants, BYU
*Brett Keisel, DL, Steelers, BYU
#Maake Kemoeatu, DL, Panthers, Utah
Paul Kruger, DL, Ravens, Utah
Spencer Larsen, FB, Broncos, Arizona
*Deuce Lutui, OL, Cardinals, USC
Brandon Manumaleuna, TE, Chargers, Arizona
Fili Moala, DL, Colts, USC
Shawn Murphy, OL, Dolphins, Utah State
*Haloti Ngata, DL, Ravens, Oregon
*Brady Poppinga, LB, Packers, BYU
Sione Pouha, DT, Jets, Utah
Cory Procter, OL, Cowboys, Montana
*Derek Schouman, TE, Bills, Boise State
*Naufahu Tahi, FB, Vikings, BYU
*Eric Weddle, DB, Chargers, Utah

* Starter

# Injured reserve

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"My Kindness Shall Not Depart From Thee"

"Jesus Christ is the greatest Being to be born on this earth--the perfect example. He is Lord of lords, King of kings, the Creator, the Savior, the God of the whole earth, the Captain of our salvation, the Bright and Morning Star. He is in all things, above all things, through all things, and round about all things; he is Alpha and Omega, the first and the last; his name is above every name, and is the only name under heaven by which we can be saved.

He will come again in power and glory to dwell on the earth, and will stand as Judge of all mankind at the last day.

Sculptor, Angela Johnson is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her lifelong love and adoration of Jesus Christ is the guiding power of her life. Angela and her husband Kenneth have four children and ten grandchildren. She is the Director of the I Am the Light of the World Foundation, a nonprofit that has been organized to create a sculpture garden depicting the teachings and miracles of Jesus Christ.

When once asked by a newspaper editor if she looks at her hands and is amazed at what she has been able to accomplish she replied, "It is more amazing to me what Jesus Christ can do with a soul."

The healing power of Jesus Christ, a collection of sculptures by Angela Johnson. Filmed in Nauvoo, Illinois, 2009. To see more of Angela's sculptures, please visit: http://www.ajsculptures.com/

Music: "My Kindness Shall Not Depart From Thee," composed and conducted by Rob Gardner, from the album "Joseph Smith - The Prophet." To hear more of Rob's music, please visit: http://www.spiremusic.org/

To learn the story behind this video, go to: http://www.sethadamsmith.com

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"How Great Thou Art"

One of the most beautiful hymns ever composed!
I will make this my daily prayer of
thanksgiving and wonderous joy.


The Mormon Tabernacle Choir sings "How Great Thou Art"

* Verse 1: O Lord my God! When I in awesome wonder Consider all the works Thy hands have made. I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder, Thy power throughout the universe displayed. Refrain: Then sings my soul, my Saviour God, to Thee; How great Thou art, how great Thou art! Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee: How great Thou art, how great Thou art!

* Verse 2: When through the woods and forest glades I wander And hear the birds sing sweetly in the trees; When I look down from lofty mountain grandeur And hear the brook and feel the gentle breeze: (Repeat Refrain.)

* Verse 3: And when I think that God, His Son not sparing, Sent Him to die, I scarce can take it in; That on the cross, my burden gladly bearing, He bled and died to take away my sin: (Repeat Refrain.)

* Verse 4: When Christ shall come with shouts of acclamation And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart! Then I shall bow in humble adoration, And there proclaim, my God, how great Thou art! (Repeat Refrain.)

http://mormontabernaclechoir.org/
http://www.musicandthespokenword.org/
http://mormon.org/

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The Power of Heaven, Strength Beyond My Own

A gentle and spiritual way to start the week...two wonderful videos with amazingly beautiful music that will touch your heart and soul. The song "Strength Beyond My Own" (also sometimes called "The Power of Heaven") is the most meaningful and blessed song I have ever heard. It is about how we are strengthened by the Temple and the blessings found there. I'm looking forward to the dedication of the Oquirrh Mountain Utah Temple on August 23rd. And I'm really looking forward to going through the Temple and receiving my endowments in November of this year. I've had the blessing of visiting five temples so far, four in Utah and one in Idaho. I think my favorite is the Jordan River Temple, pictured above.

"Strength Beyond My Own"
Music and lyrics: Steven Kapp Perry
Vocal: Tammy Simister Robinson


"A Temple of the Lord" and "The Power of Heaven"
both from the Janice Kapp Perry album "As Temples Fill the Earth".
These temple pictures and more like them can be found at:
http://www.lds.org



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"He"

One of my interests is old songs from the 50's and 60's. I have another blog called "A Delicious Decade of Music" that celebrates the music of the 60's....
popular hits of the baby-boomer generation.

While researching for my music blog, I came across this beautiful religious song from the 50's. It's called "He" and it is speaking of God our Heavenly Father and His gift of forgiveness.

This recording reached #4 on the Billboard Top Hits chart in 1954. Can you imagine that happening these days? Most music on the charts today I wouldn't even want a child to hear. Our society and culture has certainly changed alot over the last 50 years. Thank goodness Our Father in Heaven NEVER changes!



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Pioneer Day Concert

If you live in Utah, you know what Pioneer Day is (July 24th, the day the Mormon Pioneers arrived in the Salt Lake Valley in 1847). If you get BYU Television Channel, you can join in the celebration, wherever you are.

From BYU Television:

Pioneer Day Commemorative Concert
Saturday, July 18 at 7pm
Sunday, July 19 at 6pm
Wednesday, July 22 at 8:30am
Friday, July 24 at 8pm
Friday, July 31 at 4pm

"Join the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square for the annual First Presidency Pioneer Day Commemorative Concert filmed live at the Conference Center in Salt Lake City. This concert celebrates the first company of pioneers, led by Brigham Young, who entered the Salt Lake Valley on July 24, 1847. Director Mack Wilberg conducts works from the choir and orchestra’s most recent tour through the Midwest. Songs from their 2009 spring release CD, Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing, will also be performed. The concert also commemorates the 80th anniversary of Music and the Spoken Word broadcasts. A special video tribute, including archival footage of the choir, marks this event."

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"Homeward Bound"

Sunday morning I heard this amazing song on "Music and the Spoken Word". The melody and lyrics are so beautiful, it made me cry. Please take the time to watch and listen to the video on YouTube, you will be blessed!


The Mormon Tabernacle Choir sings Marta Keen's "Homeward Bound":

"In the quiet misty morning when the moon has gone to bed,
When the sparrows stop their singing and the sky is clear and red.
When the summers ceased its gleaming,
When the corn is past it's prime,
When adventures lost its meaning,
I'll be homeward bound in time.

Bind me not to the pasture, chain me not to the plow.
Set me free to find my calling and I'll return to you somehow.

If you find it's me you're missing, if you're hoping I'll return.
To your thoughts I'll soon be listening, and in the road I'll stop and turn.
Then the wind will set me racing as my journey nears its end.
And the path I'll be retracing when I'm homeward bound again.

Bind me not to the pasture, chain me not to the plow.
Set me free to find my calling and I'll return to you somehow."

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