This is another favorite of mine. In fact, the first time I played the organ "officially" was in the Baldy Mesa Branch in 1987. Our regular organist, Sister Nancy Lake, wasn't able to play the organ on Easter and this was one of the hymns. This is a tough hymn to play, but I really enjoy it as a singer--it has a great alto part.
Two years ago I just happened to choose this hymn around April 22nd--Earth Day--and the bishop at the time, Bishop Mark Duran, asked me if I chose that song because of "Earth Day". I hadn't, but the following year I chose it again. It was kind of a little joke between he and I. I think I will continue to choose it so we can sing, "Dear Mother Earth, who day by day; unfoldest blessings on our way...".
"SING * PLAY * LOVE"...My thoughts and memories as I play one hymn each day from the hymnbook of "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints" during 2012.
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