Nearer My God to Thee — Jacob’s Dream

This hymn has been a favorite of mine since I was a teenager. And because I know how beloved it is, not just for members of The Church of Jesus Christ but for Christians everywhere.
Songwriting is the act of baring one's soul to another in the form of words and music.

This hymn has been a favorite of mine since I was a teenager. And because I know how beloved it is, not just for members of The Church of Jesus Christ but for Christians everywhere.

Piano & Vocal Arrangement | SATB Choir Arrangement

There is a special kind of magic that happens when music brings two people together for the first time—especially when the message of that music is as profound as the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

I began writing this song in April 2021 after discovering Elder Wirthlin’s talk, ‘Sunday Will Come.’ At the time, it had been nearly a year since Eli passed away….

By allowing Jesus to lead us, we avoid pitfalls and wrong turns. He lifts us when we fall and strengthens us when we are weak.

President Russell M. Nelson wrote the lyrics for the hymn “Our Prayer to Thee,” which was included in the new LDS hymnbook.

It was fun and interesting for me to look at the whole of the month of January’s teachings through music. These truths are foundation and beautiful.

In short, to “always remember him” means that we do not live our lives in fear. We know that challenges, disappointments, and sorrows will come to each of us in different ways, but we also know that in the end, because of our divine Advocate, all things can be made to work together for our good

This beautiful Christmas Carol was recently added to the LDS Hymnbook. This arrangement features a violin & vocal solo along with SATB harmonies. Thank you to members of my Ward and Stake at Church who joined with me to record this arrangement!

I have been wanting to arrange more of the newly added LDS hymns and this was one that someone in a comment from another video had recommended I do, this and Gethsemane. I finally was able to do them both!