Songwriting is the act of baring one's soul to another in the form of words and music.
When I Am Baptized, from the Children’s Songbook, is the suggested song for the New Testament lesson “The Power of God unto Salvation” studying Romans 1-6. I added a third verse to it, focusing on the sanctification of the Holy Ghost that continues to cleanse and purify us throughout the rest of our lives post baptism.
I Am a Child of God is the suggested song for the New Testament lesson “The Lord Had Called Us for to Preach the Gospel” studying the acts of the apostles as recorded in Acts 16-21 and can be found
This children’s song isn’t one that seems to be sung very often, at least in my experience, but I remember teaching it to a primary group (children’s class at church) probably six years ago; I liked it and wanted them to get to know it. At first, I thought of this song as just being about people with special needs, but this lesson helped me see that it can be applied much more broadly. I feel that it has nice application with Peter’s revelation to take the gospel of Jesus to all the world, in that every individual is precious to God, no matter their appearance, socioeconomic status, race, ability or other factor.
Did Jesus Really Live Again? is the suggested song for the New Testament lesson “He is Risen” studying the resurrection of Jesus as recorded in Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John 20-21 and can be found in the Children’s Songbook.
The Holy Ghost is the “suggested song” for the New Testament lesson “Continue Ye in My Love” studying John 14–17 and can be found in the LDS Children’s Songbook.
“Earlier, Jesus had given a commandment to “love thy neighbour as thyself” (Matthew 22:39). Now He gave “a new commandment.” What do you think it means to love others as Jesus loves you? (see John 13:34).”
“When He Comes Again” is the “suggested song” for the New Testament lesson “The Son of Man Shall Come” studying JS Matt 1; Matthew 24-25; Mark 12-13; Luke 21.
The suggested song for April 17-23rd’s Come Follow Me lesson is “Jesus Said Love Everyone”. It is a short, sweet and simple song found in the Primary Children’s Songbook. It has a clear message…. to love everyone! I appreciate the Parable of the Good Samaritan and included some clips from the film the Church of Jesus Christ made for it, along with another modern day example of a “good Samaritan”. If you haven’t watched these full videos, they can be found in this week’s Come Follow Me Lesson.
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!
This week’s suggested song is “The Wise Man and the Foolish Man” from the LDS Children’s Songbook. This song is a beloved song to sing during Primary at our church. All the youngest kids especially love it and you can’t forget to do the hand motions when you sing it: “the rock” (plant right fist in palm of left hand), “rains” (let hands descend from high in the air), “floods” (raise hands with palms up), “Sand” (wiggle fingers and move arms back and forth in front of body), and “washed away” (wiggle fingers and move arms out away from the body)! 🙂