The suggested song for this special Easter week topic is “Jesus Has Risen.” As I was looking over this song in the Primary Songbook, I noticed the song next to it is “To Think About Jesus.” I played around with both of them and decided to combine the two into a medley. “To Think About Jesus” is one of my Mother’s favorite primary songs. She plays the piano and has accompanied for Primary many times. I felt that combining the two songs adds to the depth of the arrangement. I hope you enjoy!
- John 20: 27 Then saith he to Thomas, Reach hither thy finger, and behold my hands; and reach hither thy hand, and thrust it into my side: and be not faithless, but believing. 28 And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God. 29 Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
- Matthew 28:1-10 5 aAnd the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. 6 He is not here: for he is arisen, as he said. Come, see the place where the bLord lay. 7 And go quickly, and tell his disciples that he is risen from the dead; and, behold, he goeth before you into Galilee; there shall ye see him: lo, I have told you.
Composers:
“Jesus Has Risen” Words and music: Thelma Johnson Ryser, 1898–1984. © 1959 IRI.
“To Think About Jesus” Words: Mabel Jones Gabbott, 1910–2004. © 1969 IRI – Music: Robert Cundick, b. 1926. © 1969 IRI
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Oh my, I just love that you thought to combine those two songs! So well done. And so inspiring. I really enjoyed listening to every word and every movement of those notes. Very appealing arrangement, Marilee.
Thank you for the compliment! I think my Mom inspired me to even think of combining them and of course, the Savior!