Remember one of my New year's resolutions was to join the ward choir? Well, I did and the blessings are tremendous. I am no fabulous singer by any means, but the music is SO beautiful and I love the people in our choir. It's so fun!
Right now we are practicing a song we are going to sing on Easter Sunday. It was written by Sally Deford. She's from Colorado Springs, so she must be cool! I found a sound bite here . It is so amazing... I can't even sing it, I just sit there and listen to everyone else and cry. This song just keeps going through my head over and over. What a blessing! I am so thankful for our Savior, Jesus Christ. I know He lives and He loves us.
"Because He Lives"
by Sally Deford
by Sally Deford
Because He lives; because He rose in mighty triumph from the grave
I put my trust in Him, and seek to follow Him in faith
Because He lives
Because He lives, I shall find strength to stand against the tempter's power
He is my refuge and defense in every troubled hour
Because He lives
Chorus:
Because He lives, I can bear whatever burden may be mine
I am encircled in the arms of love divine because He lives
Because He lives, He will banish every shadow of my pain
Every sorrow will be swallowed up in Him
For in His hand is healing for the weary soul
This I know because He lives
Because He lives my heart is filled with peace amid a world of fear
And through the blindness of the night, in Him I rest secure
Because He lives
Because He lives there is no task so great that I cannot endure
I bear no heartache that His tender mercy cannot cure
Because He lives
(Repeat chorus)
Because He lives I will fear no darkness
Because He lives I will walk in light
Because He lives I will praise His kindness
Because He lives hope shines ever bright
Because He lives I will seek His righteousness
Because He lives I'll follow where He leads
Because He lives I shall conquer even death
And I shall live because He lives!
Because He lives I will rejoice in Christ and glorify His name
And with the willing voice of gratitude proclaim: My Savior lives!
Because He lives He will banish every shadow of my pain
Every sorrow will be swallowed up in Him
For in His hand is healing for the weary soul
This I know, because He lives
I am really looking forward to conference this weekend.
I too am excited for conference and what a beautiful song. Lacy, I'm sure you sing great!
ReplyDeleteDo you sing Saprano or Alto?? For me I might listen to it on the radio or go to the church building to watch it - since i'm staying with Grandma. We can be rest assured that we'll feel a special feeling on that day from the prophets speaches. They always make me pay attention to listen for something important that the Lord wants me to hear and that may help me in my life. I take conference to heart :)
ReplyDelete- I love that song!
Good job joining the choir! It is amazing how song stick in your head. How nice to have a good one!
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a great song! I listened to the other songs and wanted to buy them all! Thanks for sharing. I am excited for Conference too!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm TOTALLY proud of you for joining the choir. I can't believe how much music means to me. I'm glad you've found it too.
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