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Wednesday, October 3, 2012

A Parable of Immortality - Poem


I am standing upon the seashore.
A ship at my side spreads her white sails to the morning breeze
and starts for the blue ocean.

She is an object of beauty and strength,
and I stand and watch until at last she hangs
like a speck of white cloud
just where the sea and sky come down to mingle with each other.
Then someone at my side says,
" There she goes! "

Gone where?

Gone from my sight . . . that is all.

She is just as large in mast and hull and spar
as she was when she left my side
and just as able to bear her load of living freight
to the place of destination.

Her diminished size is in me, not in her.

And just at the moment
when someone at my side says,
" There she goes! "
there are other eyes watching her coming . . .
and other voices ready to take up the glad shout . . .

" Here she comes! "

~Henry Van Dyke

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Sally Deford - an angel, and not very well disguised

In my next life one of the first people I will ask to meet is Sally Deford. I stand in awe at the talent she possesses and her willingness to share. I have loved her music for many years now. She is one of my idols. Thank you Sally!

Sally Deford graciously shares her sheet music, and to be honest, you will be hard pressed to find better. Check her downloadable music out at: http://defordmusic.com/alpha.htm

Plant a Seed in Your Heart



Experiment Upon the Word
Words and music by Steven Kapp Perry.
Published in The New Era, a publication by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in September 1995 issue, In Tune section.

Copyright 1995 by Steven Kapp Perry.
All rights reserved.
This song may be copied for incidental, noncommercial church or home use.
This notice appears at the bottom of the first page of music.

"Find the Power" by Afterglow, lyrics

1. I look around and see what I've been given,
And I think about the ones before
Who gave their lives and died for the cause.
I think about this blessed Restoration,
And the truth that's come from heaven
With the pow'r to change the lives of this world.

2. Here we are in a time of revelation,
With the answers we can give the world
To the questions of just why they are here.
Who are we to dismiss this charge to others?
It's a sacred obligation and a priv'lege
To be helping the Lord.

Fin the power that you have in your heart.
There's a stone rolling forward; It's the nation of God.
For the battle is raging, and the armor is strong.
The enemy is losing. Which side are you on?

3. Take a stand with the author of salvation,
And choose your destination
By rememb'ring where it is you belong.
Move ahead with a strong determination,
Giving heed to the direction,
And obeying the commands of the Lord.


Hear and Hearken



Words and Music by Gerald N. and Lynn S. Lund.
Copyright 1986 Lynn S. Lund.

This song may be copied for incidental, noncommercial church and home use.

This music can be found in the June 1995 "New Era" published by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and found in their "In Tune" section - pages 10 & 11.

The Circle of a Woman's Reach

Words and Music by Deborah F. Hamilton, copyright 1979, in a book by the same title. This music is currently out of print and so I have included it here. However, it may only be used for personal use or for worship services and may not be mass produced or used in anyway that would infringe upon upon the author's and her rights. This may absolutely not be sold for profit.




Update:

Dear Allyson,

You have a very lovely website. I happened on one particular song.... See below. I know you mentioned that this music, although copyrighted, can be copied for personal use as it is “out of print”. 

According to publishers, The copyright owner still needs to be contacted and compensated for their work (per Hal Leonard).  

As we need the spirit to accompany our singing…I advise (hopefully, not unwelcomed), against posting, unless you have written permission from Deborah Hamilton. Some people are constantly tempted to justify copying music, when it’s simple enough to ask permission.



The gal that is hunting for this music is going to purchase it off of Amazon.com. For me, I'm trying to teach my groups about respecting our fellow musicians and asking permission.:-)

Thanks!!



Deb




Saturday, September 19, 2009

Music for Temple Meeting

This is the music accompaniment for the songs we will be singing Oct 25th. The first 10 include parts played over the top of the accompaniment.

Prelude:



Music Without Any Helps on Parts


Monday, September 14, 2009

Mary, Mother of God

"What Mary Felt" Music of Wanda Lindstrom

Simon Peter

"Simon Peter (Follow Me) Music of Wanda Lindstrom

Sacrifice

"The Sacrifice" Music of Wanda Lindstrom

Time

"It's Hard to Let You Go" Music of Wanda Lindstrom

Safe in His Arms

"I Am Home" Music of Wanda Lindstrom
"I Will Encircle Thee" Music of Wanda Lindstrom

Christ is our Shepherd

"Come in from the Storm" Music of Wanda Lindstrom

Emma Smith

"Emma" Circle of a Woman's Reach, Hamilton

Email:  
 Dear Allyson,

You have a very lovely website. I happened on one particular song.... See below. I know you mentioned that this music, although copyrighted, can be copied for personal use as it is “out of print”. 

According to publishers, The copyright owner still needs to be contacted and compensated for their work (per Hal Leonard).  

As we need the spirit to accompany our singing…I advise (hopefully, not unwelcomed), against posting, unless you have written permission from Deborah Hamilton. Some people are constantly tempted to justify copying music, when it’s simple enough to ask permission.



The gal that is hunting for this music is going to purchase it off of Amazon.com. For me, I'm trying to teach my groups about respecting our fellow musicians and asking permission.:-)

Thanks!!



Deb

Children of Diety

"Who Are We Sisters" Circle of a Woman's Reach, Hamilton

New Baby

"January Morn" Circle of a Woman's Reach, Hamilton

Aging

"Am I Beautiful to You" Share Love's Light, Edwards

Remember

"The House I Used to Live In" Share Love's Light, Edwards

Seasons of Life

"Seaons" Share Love's Light, Edwards\
"Medley - Little Baby in My Arms
...............Jelly on the Woodwork & This is My Season" Circle of a Woman's Reach, Hamilton

Dying


"Remember Me" Music Brings My Heart, Edwards
"Take My Hand" Music Brings My Heart, Edwards
"Teach Me to Die" Music Brings My Heart, Edwards
"You're Going Home" Music Brings My Heart, Edwards
"See you in the Morning" Music by Susan Ames

Dream

"Where Have All the Dreamers Gone" Music Brings My Heart, Edwards

Live Each Day to the Fullest

"Live Each Day" Music, Tears, Laughter, Edwards

Death of a Child

"The Littlest Angel" Music Brings My Heart, Edwards
"Playclothes" Music, Tears, Laughter, Edwards

Loneliness

"Keep Me Warm" Music, Tears, Laughter, Edwards

Brotherhood

"Don't Be Afraid" Music, Tears, Laughter, Edwards

Love

"Am I Beautiful to You" Share Love's Light, Edwards
"Don't Be Afraid"
Music, Tears, Laughter, Edwards
"Keep Me Next to You" Share Love's Light, Edwards
"Love Is Me" Share Love's Light, Edwards
"Love Is All That Matters" Share Love's Light, Edwards
"Loves Riddle" Circle of a Woman's Reach, Hamilton
"Share Love's Light" Share Love's Light, Edwards
"Still Like New" Share Love's Light, Edwards

Separation or Death

"All the Love in the World is You" Music, Tears... Edwards
"It's Hard to Let You Go" Music of Wanda Lindstrom
"Playclothes" Music, Tears, Laughter, Edwards

Friday, September 4, 2009

Hymns Approved for Temple Worship

"I am sure that this is the list of songs appropriate
to play on the organ in the chapel of the temple"
Appendix B: (Probably taken from Handbook)
Abide with Me
Abide with Me; 'Tis Eventide
Again, Our Deer Redeeming Lord
As I Search the Holy Scriptures
As Now We Take the Sacrament
As the Dew from Heaven Distilling
Be Still, My Soul
Be Thou Humble
Because I Have Been Given Much
Behold the Great Redeemer Die
Come, Follow Me
Come unto Jesus
Come, We That Love the Lord
Dear to the Heart of the Shepherd
Dearest Children, God is Near You
Did You Think to Pray?
Each Life That Touches Ours for Good
Families Can Be Together Forever
Father in Heaven
Father in Heaven, We Do Believe
Gently Raise the Sacred Strain
God Bless Our Prophet Dear
God Is Love
God Loved Us, So He Sent His Son
God, Our Father, Hear Us Pray
Guide Me to Thee
He Died! The Great Redeemer Died
Help Me Teach with Inspiration
Home Can Be a Heaven on Earth
How Beautiful Thy Temples, Lord
How Gentle God's Commands
How Great the Wisdom and the Love
How Great Thou Art
I Am a Child of God
I Believe in Christ
I Know My Father Lives
I Know That My Redeemer Lives
I Need Thee Every Hour
I Stand All Amazed
In Humility, Our Savior
In Memory of the Crucified
In Remembrance of Thy Suffering
Jesus, Lover of My Soul
Jesus of Nazareth, Savior and King
Jesus, Once of Humble Birth
Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me
Jesus, the Very Thought of Three
Josph Smith's First Prayer
Keep the Commandments
Lead, Kindly Light
Lead Me into Life Eternal
Let the Holy Spirit Guide
The Light Divine
The Lord Is My Shepherd
Lord, I Would Follow Thee
The Lord My Pasture Will Prepare
Love at Home
Love One Another
More Holiness Give Me
My Redeemer Lives
Nearer, Dear Savior, to Three
Near, My God, to Thee
O God, the Eternal Father
O Love that Glorifies the Son
Oh, May My Soul Commune with Thee
O My Father
Our Savior's Love
A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief
Prayer Is the Soul's Sincere Desire
Precious Savior, Dear Redeemer
Redeemer of Israel
Rise, Y Saints, and Temples Enter
Savior, Redeemer of My Soul
Secret Prayer
Sweet Hour of Prayer
Sweet Is the Peace the Gospel Brings
Sweet Is the Work
Teach Me to Walk in the Light
Testimony
There Is a Green Hill Far Away
Though Deepening Trials
'Tis Sweet to Sing the Matchless Love
Upon the Cross of Calvary
We Ever Pray for Thee
We Love Thy House, O God
We'll Sing All Hail to Jesus Name
Where Can I Turn for Peace?
While of These Emblems We Partake
With Humble Heart

CHRISTMAS
Away in a Manger
The First Noel
It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
O Little Town of Bethlehem
Once in Royal David's City
Silent Night
With Wondering Awe

Children's Songbook
Beautiful Savior
Father, I Will Reverent Be
The Hearts of the Children
I Fell My Saivor's Love
I Love to See the Temple
I Need My Heavenly Father
I Thank Thee, Dear Father
I Think When I Read That Sweet Story
The Lord Game Me a Temple
Reverence is Love
Reverently, Quietly
When He Comes Again
Where Love Is



Music

"A Song Now Complete" He Too Has Walked This Way - Wyson
"Music Brings My Heart Back Home" Music Brings My Heart, Edwards
"Music, Laughter and Tears" Music, Tears, Laughter, Edwards

Angels - Unseen Help Protect

"Greater Than They" He Too Has Walked This Way - Wyson

Depression

"A Kindred Friend" He Too Has Walked This Way - Wyson
"Keep Me Warm" Music, Tears, Laughter, Edwards

Forgiveness

"Another Joyous Day" He Too Has Walked This Way - Wyson

Funeral Ideas - Spouse

"Let Me Cry For Awhile" He Too Has Walked This Way - Wyson

Saturday, January 31, 2009

Young Women

"I Am a Daughter of God" New Era Mar 92
"I Am a Princess"
"Just One Little Light"
New Era Jan 88
"Walk Tall Your a Daughter of God"
New Era Jan 96


Sabbath

"Gently Raise the Sacred Strain" Sally Deford online

Worship

"Gently Raise the Sacred Strain" Sally Deford online

Thanks

"For the Beauty of the Earth" Sally Deford online
"Hear Thou the Song of My Heart" Sally Deford online
"I Thank Thee Dear Father/Away in a Manger" Sally Deford