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Singing the Song of Redeeming Love

Twice in Alma 5, Alma mentions ‘singing the song of redeeming love’ (verses 9, 26).

Whether or not Alma sang in the Zarahemla Tabernacle choir, he did know what it meant to sing as his soul sang with joy and goodness on many occaisons.

But what about our lives? Maybe we praise God, not just in singing, but in how we live. Choir directors will instruct their choir to sing the songs so that our testimonies shine through. Choir members sing their testimony, not only in their musical presentation but in their lives.

There was a young girl many years ago who was involved in a high school speech contest. For those not attending the contest, later that day she gave a second rendition of her perfectly memorized speech all about avoiding pre-marital relations. She proceeded to laugh about how she did not really believe that message but that she was able to convince the judges she did. She, unfortunately, did not live her life true to the ‘testimony/speech’ she bore that day.

Alma, though, lived the life, walked the walk and dedicated his life to those things he testified of. Even later, in his recounting of his conversion to his son Helaman (Alma 36:22), he spoke again of angels singing and praising their God and longing to be with them. He wanted to be in the choir!!! Was that the ‘song of redeeming love’ he referred to in Chapter 5?

Do we “Sing the Song of Redeeming Love” each day in our lives by the way we live?

Taken from the Scripture Plus App.

Special Music In Sacrament Meetings

YES!!  It takes effort but great blessings can come with good special music.  Appropriate music in our worship service can invite the Holy Spirit into our meetings if performed well.

Sheet Music and Keyboard

The handbook says,  “Musical selections may be presented by choirs, vocal and instrumental soloists, and small groups. Hymns and other appropriate selections may be used” (see 19.4.2).  Contact your Ward Music Chairman to be involved. Ward Music Chairmen should be constantly seeking out those that would like to contribute.  Hymns and many other selections can be found online on the church website

Wisdom and prayer are key in selecting what is appropriate for your meetings. If you are not sure, ask someone who has experience and good judgement.  Remember that special music is not a recital, but rather an opportunity to enhance worship of the Savior. See the hand book for more instructions and working with the Bishopric.