The one thing that really bothered me about the Gospel Library app was it’s lack of music — it only had the words — no notes or time signatures. So I usually brought along my mini hymn book or opened a real one so I could better contribute and follow along. But the Church  released a new app called LDS Music (find it here) that includes all of the information in the hymn book! You’ll love it. It’s even available for iPad. Check it out here and install it for Church tomorrow. I promise you’ll love it!

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If you were to pick your “best” song, where did you get that inspiration?

I have heard of Oprah, songwriting partners, walking outside the grocery store, and funny things your kids says. Any more creative ideas?

But as I was getting ready for bed, I heard a weird noise, so I turned off the water and walked to the hallway. It was just my little boy humming to himself while laying in bed. I stood there for a moment and appreciated the fact that even though he wasn’t tired, he was entertaining himself with music.

I think that the love for music is universal and knows no age! Do you have any tender music moments? 

But we all have our favorite hymns to sing, especially as the seasons change. What are some of the songs you like to sing that maybe others haven’t had a lot of practice singing? Or are you the chorister that forces everyone to sing something other than Come, Come Ye Saints?

Be near me, Lord Jesus, I ask Thee to stay,
Close by me forever, and love me, I pray!
Bless all the dear children in Thy tender care
And take us to heaven, to Live with Thee there.

May you all have a happy new year and have the strength and blessings you are looking for from our Savior.

During our lives we feel like we need to do certain good things. And it’s impressive when you act on those good things and look to bless others. From all of us here at LDS Music Now, may you all have a wonderful Christmas and a very happy new year.

One of my favorite songs from the Children’s Songbook is “I lived in Heaven” and I sing it to my children often. When you read the lyrics:

1. I lived in heaven a long time ago, it is true;
Lived there and loved there with people I know. So did you.
Then Heav’nly Father presented a beautiful plan,
All about earth and eternal salvation for man.

2. Father said he needed someone who had enough love
To give his life so we all could return there above.
There was another who sought for the honor divine.
Jesus said, “Father, send me, and the glory be thine.”

3. Jesus was chosen, and as the Messiah he came,
Conquering evil and death through his glorious name,
Giving us hope of a wonderful life yet to be—
Home in that heaven where Father is waiting for me.

Words and music: Janeen Jacobs Brady, b. 1934
© 1987 by Janeen Jacobs Brady. This song may be copied for incidental, noncommercial church or home use.
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The words in that song are really a lot of what people on this earth are wondering about, but we can (even when we’re little children) know where we came from, why we’re here and where we’re going. I am grateful that our Savior could come to this earth and we could be a part of his church.

Today I am grateful for:

• My little boy shaking jingle bells and singing the song to my little girl
• My little girl looked up and me and smiled
• My husband who is willing to help
• My home to keep us warm
• Our health and safety

This is not me.

Now to just translate all of that into energy to do the things I need to do. Right? Hey, at least I got the tree up!