Lyrics That Make Me Go Hymn
While going through so many songs during the week there are times when a certain lyric hits me in a special way. Modern technology allows me to express and share those lyrics using images. I will often post some of these on Instagram or Facebook but sometimes I just create them here for you Ileina. It's a nice reminder of lyrics that make me ponder the goodness of God and His plan for all of us.
This Christian hymn is so beautiful and is one I wish we would hear more often. I have heard more comments about this hymn by text and message from friends, family and acquaintances than any other from a broadcast. This phrase in particular is so short yet so complete. It made me grateful for the Savior and for all he does for all of us.
Who isn't weary? The term "come home" makes me ponder the Savior ready to take us to the place where we can rest, truly rest and be comforted. The invitation to the "sinner" is also so poignant as it invites (and reminds us) that we need a place of refuge. We sang this for General Conference and makes me so grateful for the Plan of Salvation.
This song reminds me of my good friend Rick. Some of you know Rick. Some of you do not. Rick was one of the most influential people in my life and one of my best friends. He was diagnosed with an illness and given only a few months to live. He asked me to speak at his funeral. I wrote my remarks and emailed them to him before he passed away. Why say things at a funeral when we should say them when people are still alive with us. We shed a lot of tears and I watched as my friend slowly move from life to death. I miss him. I miss him a lot. Rick was the consummate Gardner in life and when I spoke at his funeral my last comments were on how I look forward to seeing him in the Garden where I'm sure he will be tending to the Lord's garden.
In thinking of Lily (my niece) who has Spinal Bifida. Despite all her medical needs she is an amazingly resilient child. She is a child of light for sure and an example to everyone she meets. She is unafraid and believing as we all should be.
We sang this song the week after my childhood friends lost their missionary daughter in an car accident in Oklahoma. I created this meme and posted it on Facebook and it was shared to my friends. The message of the song was timely and perfect. I shared it with them and hoped it brought some measure of comfort in their grief. They later contacted me and thanked me and said it did provide them with comfort. Music is amazing.
We sang this during Choir School. The music and lyrics are so beautiful. Every time we sang this song it felt like the Tongan Saints were in the room with us and specifically my dad. I miss him but always felt him near. This song is in my top 10 favorite songs the choir performs.
What I love about this song is that it is playful but it is about work. The choir sounds amazing and can be serious, playful, etc. It can change and adjust to whatever the music requires but to be able to do this it requires a lot of work. I could not get this song out of my head during the Pioneer Day Concert. It is so fun to sing and it also brought back a lot of fun memories as a child.
This song makes me want to go marching. I miss playing the trumpet and marching in the Days of 47' parade. It made me remember my uncle who lead the "Liahona Alumni Marching Band" for close to 30 years in the Days of 47' parade. Our marching band style is to play and engage with the crowd. We sang this without rehearsing for the Deer Valley Concert so it was a "baptize by fire" type of song. It is so fun to sing.
These lyrics really touch the fact that our problems are not permanent. I was going through a tough time at work and these lyrics came at the perfect time. Hold on!
This song is in the top 10 of my favorite songs of the choir. They say that when a Polynesian dies a boat comes and takes not just one but a couple of people to heaven. During the time we sang for the broadcast a lot of family and friends were passing away and this song was balm to me. It's comforting to know death is not the end and that we are not alone.
This song is so beautiful. A Christian hymn I wish was in our hymnal. It is such a message of hope and love.
This has always been a favorite hymn of mine. While rehearsing this piece my thoughts reflected back on the missionaries who traveled to Tonga and were instrumental in the conversion of my grandparents. I'm thankful for them. I'm sure they had no idea that their work would result in changing all of our lives. My grandfather (maternal) would serve for the rest of his life in various positions including: Mission President, Area Authority, Stake President, Temple President, Missionary Training President, Assistant to the Twelve, etc. I'm also grateful for my mom who is currently serving her 8th full-time mission in the Tonga Temple. This picture is of my grandfather and the missionaries while he was the Mission President. Onward!
This Christian hymn is so beautiful and is one I wish we would hear more often. I have heard more comments about this hymn by text and message from friends, family and acquaintances than any other from a broadcast. This phrase in particular is so short yet so complete. It made me grateful for the Savior and for all he does for all of us.
Who isn't weary? The term "come home" makes me ponder the Savior ready to take us to the place where we can rest, truly rest and be comforted. The invitation to the "sinner" is also so poignant as it invites (and reminds us) that we need a place of refuge. We sang this for General Conference and makes me so grateful for the Plan of Salvation.
This song reminds me of my good friend Rick. Some of you know Rick. Some of you do not. Rick was one of the most influential people in my life and one of my best friends. He was diagnosed with an illness and given only a few months to live. He asked me to speak at his funeral. I wrote my remarks and emailed them to him before he passed away. Why say things at a funeral when we should say them when people are still alive with us. We shed a lot of tears and I watched as my friend slowly move from life to death. I miss him. I miss him a lot. Rick was the consummate Gardner in life and when I spoke at his funeral my last comments were on how I look forward to seeing him in the Garden where I'm sure he will be tending to the Lord's garden.
In thinking of Lily (my niece) who has Spinal Bifida. Despite all her medical needs she is an amazingly resilient child. She is a child of light for sure and an example to everyone she meets. She is unafraid and believing as we all should be.
We sang this song the week after my childhood friends lost their missionary daughter in an car accident in Oklahoma. I created this meme and posted it on Facebook and it was shared to my friends. The message of the song was timely and perfect. I shared it with them and hoped it brought some measure of comfort in their grief. They later contacted me and thanked me and said it did provide them with comfort. Music is amazing.
We sang this during Choir School. The music and lyrics are so beautiful. Every time we sang this song it felt like the Tongan Saints were in the room with us and specifically my dad. I miss him but always felt him near. This song is in my top 10 favorite songs the choir performs.
What I love about this song is that it is playful but it is about work. The choir sounds amazing and can be serious, playful, etc. It can change and adjust to whatever the music requires but to be able to do this it requires a lot of work. I could not get this song out of my head during the Pioneer Day Concert. It is so fun to sing and it also brought back a lot of fun memories as a child.
This song makes me want to go marching. I miss playing the trumpet and marching in the Days of 47' parade. It made me remember my uncle who lead the "Liahona Alumni Marching Band" for close to 30 years in the Days of 47' parade. Our marching band style is to play and engage with the crowd. We sang this without rehearsing for the Deer Valley Concert so it was a "baptize by fire" type of song. It is so fun to sing.
These lyrics really touch the fact that our problems are not permanent. I was going through a tough time at work and these lyrics came at the perfect time. Hold on!
This song is in the top 10 of my favorite songs of the choir. They say that when a Polynesian dies a boat comes and takes not just one but a couple of people to heaven. During the time we sang for the broadcast a lot of family and friends were passing away and this song was balm to me. It's comforting to know death is not the end and that we are not alone.
This song is so beautiful. A Christian hymn I wish was in our hymnal. It is such a message of hope and love.
This has always been a favorite hymn of mine. While rehearsing this piece my thoughts reflected back on the missionaries who traveled to Tonga and were instrumental in the conversion of my grandparents. I'm thankful for them. I'm sure they had no idea that their work would result in changing all of our lives. My grandfather (maternal) would serve for the rest of his life in various positions including: Mission President, Area Authority, Stake President, Temple President, Missionary Training President, Assistant to the Twelve, etc. I'm also grateful for my mom who is currently serving her 8th full-time mission in the Tonga Temple. This picture is of my grandfather and the missionaries while he was the Mission President. Onward!
