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Music & the Spoken Word broadcast with The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. With conductor Mack Wilberg, organist Richard Elliott, and Lloyd Newell as announcer. Opening Credits (0:00) 1) O Clap Your Hands John Rutter; lyrics from Psalm 47 2) The Lord My Pasture Will Prepare Dmitri Bortniansky; arranged by Mack Wilberg; lyrics by Joseph Addison 3) Simple Gifts (Organ Solo) Shaker melody; arranged by Richard Elliott 4) Turn Around Harry Belafonte, Alan Greene, and Malvina Reynolds; arranged by Michael Davis 5) A Lesson on an Airplane (Spoken Word) 6) Father R. Ross Boothe 7) Sing! David Willcocks, based on Toccata, from Symphony no. 5 by Charles-Marie Vidor A Lesson on an Airplane By Lloyd Newell Not long ago, a young couple was on an airplane with their new baby. As the plane prepared for takeoff, the flight attendants gave their usual preflight safety instructions—how to buckle the seat belt, how to find the nearest exit. The father was only half-listening until he heard this instruction about what to do if oxygen levels dropped: “Secure your oxygen mask first, and then assist others.” Holding his helpless infant in his arms, the father was unexpectedly stunned by these words. How could he possibly put an oxygen mask on himself before putting one on his son? It seemed so selfish, so contrary to the natural instincts in a father’s heart. Shouldn’t you always help your child first? But the more he thought about it, the more he realized that he couldn’t offer his baby any safety at all if he wasn’t safe himself. He began to see that the principle applies not just to oxygen levels but also to spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being—everything he hoped to provide for his precious child. Self-neglect does no good to others, any more than self-centeredness does. On the other hand, strengthening yourself spiritually, emotionally, and physically puts you in a better position to offer the help you want to give. There’s nothing selfish about caring for yourself so you can provide better care to others. That’s what makes self-care different from self-absorption—it’s motivated by love. And it doesn’t have to be time-consuming to be effective. Often a few consistent moments, repeated over time, make all the difference. Just as simple exercise builds physical strength, daily prayer improves our spiritual resilience. Daily planning helps us prepare mentally for the day’s demands. It shouldn’t be a choice between caring for yourself and caring for others. Both are needed, and they work in harmony. By doing things that fortify your body, mind, and spirit, you help those around you even as you help yourself. This is how authentic and simple self-care becomes other-care. That’s what a young father learned while sitting in an airplane, holding a baby. And it’s what we all can learn as we seek to truly bless and help the people we love. Father's Day Special: Episode aired June 20, 2021, Broadcast Number 4788. Subscribe to our channel for the latest videos: http://www.youtube.com/thetabernaclechoirattemplesquare Note: A prerecorded countdown video begins one hour prior to the live broadcast. Subscribe to “Choir Notes” the Choir’s official newsletter http://www.thetabernaclechoir.org/connect Download the The Tabernacle Choir App iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id958738521 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.lds.motab Follow The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square Facebook: facebook.com/thetabernaclechoir Twitter: twitter.com/thetabchoir Instagram: instagram.com/thetabernaclechoir Pinterest: pinterest.com/thetabchoir #fathersday #tabchoir #msw #livestream

Music & the Spoken Word broadcast with The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. With conductor Mack Wilberg, organist Andrew Unsworth, and Lloyd Newell as announcer. Opening Credits (0:00) 1) Saints Bound for Heaven American folk hymn; arranged by Mack Wilberg 2) If the Savior Stood Beside Me Sally DeFord; arranged by Sam Cardon 3) Trumpet Tune in Seven (Organ Solo) James C. Kasen 4) Their Sound Is Gone Out into All Lands, from Messiah George Frideric Handel 5) Picking Up Litter (Spoken Word) 6) How Can I Keep from Singing? Robert Lowry; arranged by Mack Wilberg 7) Morning Has Broken Gaelic melody; arranged by Mack Wilberg; lyrics by Eleanor Farjeon 8) All People That on Earth Do Dwell Attributed to Louis Bourgeois; arranged by Mack Wilberg; lyrics by William Kethe Picking Up Litter By Lloyd Newell Some time ago, a motorist driving along a stretch of highway was intrigued to see three elderly women with large plastic bags, picking up trash along the roadside. The driver knew that highway cleanup was often assigned to fill a community service requirement—usually for those who had debt to pay to society. He smiled as he tried to imagine what these women could possibly have done to deserve this duty. He saw them again the next day—and the next day and the next. Finally, his curiosity got the best of him, and he pulled over, leaned out the window, and said, “Excuse me. I’ve noticed you along this stretch of road for a week now. And I couldn’t help wondering what you did to get stuck with this job.” The women looked at each other and laughed as they realized for the first time how they must look to passersby. One of them replied, “We didn’t get assigned to do this job. We chose it! We each live alone, but we go walking together every morning, and we noticed all this litter along the highway. So we figured that if every morning, during our regular walk, we stopped long enough to take just one bag of garbage out of the world, maybe we could make a difference!” 1 All of us share the resources of this world, and all of us have a vested interest in preserving it for future generations. But not all of us stop long enough to do something about it. The world is a more beautiful place because three walking companions decided to pick up some litter every day. But there’s another lesson from their good turn. We also share the spiritual and emotional atmosphere of this world. And there are many kinds of debris that litter that environment—unkind words, hurtful actions, discouragement, heartache, and loneliness. Wouldn’t it be a more beautiful place if each of us determined to dispose of this kind of litter—to take just one bag of garbage out of the world each day? The kind deeds we do, the service we render, no matter how small, add to a growing circle of goodness. We can’t clean it all up at once, but as we each take our share of garbage out of the world, we make it a more beautiful place for everyone. 1 Story courtesy of Gary Cook. Episode aired June 6, 2021, Broadcast Number 4786. Subscribe to our channel for the latest videos: http://www.youtube.com/thetabernaclechoirattemplesquare Note: A prerecorded countdown video begins one hour prior to the live broadcast. Subscribe to “Choir Notes” the Choir’s official newsletter http://www.thetabernaclechoir.org/connect Download the The Tabernacle Choir App iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id958738521 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.lds.motab Follow The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square Facebook: facebook.com/thetabernaclechoir Twitter: twitter.com/thetabchoir Instagram: instagram.com/thetabernaclechoir Pinterest: pinterest.com/thetabchoir #tabchoir #msw #livestream

Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. With conductor Mack Wilberg, organist Brian Mathias, and Lloyd Newell as announcer. Opening Credits (0:00) 1) From All That Dwell below the Skies John Hatton; arranged by Mack Wilberg; lyrics by Isaac Watts 2) The King of Love My Shepherd Is Irish tune; arranged by Mack Wilberg; lyrics by Henry Baker 3) In Thee Is Gladness Giovanni G. Gastoldi; setting by Daniel Kallman; lyrics by Johann Lindemann; translated by Catherine Winkworth 4) Psalm 19 (Organ Solo) Benedetto Marcello 5) More Holiness Give Me Philip Paul Bliss; arranged by Ronald Staheli 6) The Winds of Change (Spoken Word) 7) Simple Gifts Shaker song; arranged by Mack Wilberg; additional lyrics by David Warner 8) Rejoice, the Lord Is King! Horatio Parker; arranged by Ryan Murphy; lyrics by Charles Wesley The Winds of Change By Don H. Staheli You’ve heard it said that nothing is permanent except change. Perhaps no one understands this principle better that those who go sailing. On land, traveling is relatively simple. You can usually count on the ground to be steady, and the route from point A to point B is often a straight line. But those who sail know that the sea can be unpredictable—smooth as glass one moment and raging billows the next. What’s more, sailors depend on the wind for direction and momentum, but wind does not always blow the way you want it to, and it changes frequently. With this knowledge, the sailors simply adjust their sails. Their course may not be a straight line, but it does finally bring them to their destination. Life is more like the sea than land. Even the best planning and the most careful attention to detail cannot always account for the unexpected “winds of change.” Minds change, needs change, and sometimes even our goals change. Some change is under our control, but much of it isn’t. So we adjust accordingly. The need to be flexible in times of change is just as important as having a plan in the first place. The American theologian Reinhold Niebuhr wrote a simple prayer that today is a beloved source of peace and inspiration for millions. It has come to be known as the “Serenity Prayer”: “God give us grace to accept with serenity the things that cannot be changed, courage to change the things that should be changed, and the wisdom to distinguish the one from the other.”1 Grace, courage, and wisdom. With these vital attributes, we can deal with the inevitable changes in the wind that accompany life’s journey. The sailor who fights against the wind will make very little progress. Wise sailors know that the wind and the sea are outside their control. But there is just enough within their control to empower them to move forward. Those who adjust and use new circumstances to their advantage can reach their desired destination, no matter how the winds blow. May 23, 2021, Broadcast Number 4784. Subscribe to our channel for the latest videos: http://www.youtube.com/thetabernaclechoirattemplesquare Note: A prerecorded countdown video begins one hour prior to the live broadcast. Subscribe to “Choir Notes” the Choir’s official newsletter http://www.thetabernaclechoir.org/connect Download the The Tabernacle Choir App iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id958738521 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.lds.motab Follow The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square Facebook: facebook.com/thetabernaclechoir Twitter: twitter.com/thetabchoir Instagram: instagram.com/thetabernaclechoir Pinterest: pinterest.com/thetabchoir #tabchoir #msw #livestream

Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. With conductor Mack Wilberg, organist Clay Christiansen, and Lloyd Newell as announcer. Opening Credits 1) Hallelujah Chorus, from Christ on the Mount of Olives Ludwig van Beethoven 2) Jesus Has Risen Thelma Johnson Ryser; arr. Ryan Murphy 3) Morning Mood, from Peer Gynt Suite (Organ Solo) Edvard Grieg; transcribed by Clay Christiansen 4) Since by Man Came Death, from Messiah George Frideric Handel 5) Consider the Lilies of the Field Roger Hoffman; arr. A. Laurence Lyon 6) The Hope and Promise of Easter (Spoken Word) 7) Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise Robert Williams; arr. Mack Wilberg; lyrics by Charles Wesley The Hope and Promise of Easter If hope had a season of its own, a day on the calendar, it might very well be Easter. No matter what yesterday may have been like, Easter cheerfully says, “Tomorrow will be better.” Even the worst storms eventually pass. Even the coldest winters eventually thaw. Even the longest nights give way to the light of dawn. That is the promise of Easter. Why is Easter such a hopeful time? Is it because, in much of the world, Easter is associated with springtime? Surely it isn’t a coincidence that Easter comes as signs of new life are just starting to bud and blossom all around us. Easter, like spring, gives us something hopeful to look forward to. But Easter is about more than just new flowers and warmer temperatures. Easter’s promise is much bolder than that. It answers the question posed long ago by Job, a God-fearing man in the Old Testament who knew about personal darkness, coldness, and storms. “If a man die,” he asked, “shall he live again?” Easter responds with eagerness, “Yes!” because the central figure of Easter is the One who declared, “I am the resurrection, and the life.” Death is the one foe that no one escapes, but He conquered it. And because He did, there is no challenge of life that cannot be overcome. When we imagine that first Easter morning, we rightfully picture sunshine and beautiful, clear skies. But it’s worth remembering that “it was yet dark” when Mary first went to the garden tomb. Soon the sun would rise, as it always does. And soon the Lord, the Light of the World, would appear to illuminate her soul, as He always does. But first, Mary had to take a few steps in the darkness. What she found was a miracle, an empty tomb, and the sweetest words ever spoken: “He is not here: for he is risen.” Mary came looking for her Lord and found hope. Where she thought she would find death, she found Life. This is why Easter means hope—because of Him, because of His promise of life everlasting. When life seems empty and confusing, when the world seems dark and uncertain, remember the hope of Easter. When you worry and wonder how to carry on, remember the promise of Easter. Always, there is hope. April 4, 2021, Broadcast Number 4777. Subscribe to our channel for the latest videos: http://www.youtube.com/thetabernaclechoirattemplesquare Note: A prerecorded countdown video begins one hour prior to the live broadcast. Subscribe to “Choir Notes” the Choir’s official newsletter http://www.thetabernaclechoir.org/connect Download the The Tabernacle Choir App iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id958738521 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.lds.motab Follow The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square Facebook: facebook.com/thetabernaclechoir Twitter: twitter.com/thetabchoir Instagram: instagram.com/thetabernaclechoir Pinterest: pinterest.com/thetabchoir #tabchoir #msw #livestream

Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. With conductors Mack Wilberg and Ryan Murphy, organist Richard Elliott, and Lloyd Newell as announcer. Opening Credits 1) “Unfold, Ye Portals," from The Redemption Charles Gounod, English translation by Reverend John Troutbeck 2) “The Ground," from Sunrise Mass Ola Gjeilo 3) “Praise the Lord with Drums and Cymbals," Organ Solo Sigfrid Karg-Elert 4) “When You Wish upon a Star," from Pinocchio Leigh Harline; arr. Michael Davis; lyrics by Ned Washington 5) Simple, Small, and Quiet (Spoken Word) 6) “Have I Done Any Good?” Will L. Thompson; arr. David A. Zabriskie 7) "When the Saints Go Marching In" Spiritual; arr. John Rutter Simple, Small, and Quiet At times, the world seems so big and overwhelming, we may wonder how anything we do can ever make a difference. We might feel this way especially when we see suffering and contention and wish we could do something about it. At such times, it helps to remember the obvious truth that this big world is actually made up of individuals—millions and billions of them, each with a heart and feelings and desires. So often, that which is simple, small, and quiet has the most profound effect on another’s heart. For example, students remember the teacher who sincerely cares about them, who takes time to know them, and who cheers them on. Neighbors appreciate that person who goes about doing good in the neighborhood—cleaning up, helping out, being friendly. Likewise, friends cherish friends who make efforts to stay in touch, who continue to reach out, who take the time to show that they care. We make a difference in the world by making a difference in someone’s life—one person at a time. Every act of kindness, no matter how small, makes the world a kinder place. Every little effort to improve—to do a little better and be a little better—makes the world that much better too. That’s how we create the world we want to live in! The poet Emily Dickinson gave us a clear picture of such simple yet powerful goodness: If I can stop one heart from breaking, I shall not live in vain; If I can ease one life the aching, Or cool one pain, Or help one fainting robin Unto his nest again, I shall not live in vain. Yes, there are many broken hearts and fainting robins in the world today. We can’t prevent every tragedy or heal every wound. But maybe we “can stop one heart from breaking.” Maybe there’s one ache we can ease, one pain we can cool. Most people will never see you do such acts of kindness, but these small efforts are often the ones that matter most, the ones that are never forgotten, the ones recorded on heaven’s ledger. After all, every great thing is really just an accumulation of many simple, small, and quiet things. March 28, 2021, Broadcast Number 4776. Subscribe to our channel for the latest videos: http://www.youtube.com/thetabernaclechoirattemplesquare Note: A prerecorded countdown video begins one hour prior to the live broadcast. Subscribe to “Choir Notes” the Choir’s official newsletter http://www.thetabernaclechoir.org/connect Download the The Tabernacle Choir App iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id958738521 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.lds.motab Follow The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square Facebook: facebook.com/thetabernaclechoir Twitter: twitter.com/thetabchoir Instagram: instagram.com/thetabernaclechoir Pinterest: pinterest.com/thetabchoir #tabchoir #msw #livestream

Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. With conductors Mack Wilberg, organist Richard Elliott, and Lloyd Newell as announcer. Opening Credits 1) “I Think the World Is Glorious” Alexander Schreiner; arr. Mack Wilberg; lyrics by Anna Johnson 2) “If the Savior Stood Beside Me" Sally DeFord; arr. Sam Cardon 3) Hornpipe, from "Water Music," Organ Solo George Frideric Handel; arr. Carl McKinley 4) “O Light of Life!" Mack Wilberg; lyrics by David Warner 5) Those Who Are Prepared (Spoken Word) 6) “No Man Is an Island” Joan Whitney and Alex Kramer; arr. Michael Davis 7) "On a Wonderful Day like Today" Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley; arr. Sam Cardon 8) “Guide Us, O Thou Great Jehovah” John Hughes; arr. Mack Wilberg; lyrics by William Williams Those Who Are Prepared Common sense is not always common practice. We know we need to be prepared for rainy days in the future, and yet we put it off. We wait, we forget, or we think the stormy weather won’t come any time soon. But then it comes, as it always does—sooner or later, in one way or another, to us all. As we’ve all learned, the world can change in an instant. As the pandemic has spread, spiking here and there, it has brought with it other problems large and small. Challenges aren’t known for waiting their turn, and so on top of everything else, we’ve seen natural disasters, social unrest, and economic problems all accelerating at an unusual pace. With the chaos and uncertainty around us, we’ve all felt the need to check our temporal, emotional, and spiritual reserves. Wisdom can be found in the truth that if we are prepared, we need not fear.1 True, we can’t anticipate every event, every calamity, that may come our way. But when there’s so much about life that we cannot control, we can control our preparation. How? What are some realistic and practical things we can do now to better prepare? We can try to cut back just a bit each month to set aside a little money or food for a future day of need. Perhaps we can strengthen our relationships—and build new ones—so when dark times come, we have an emotional support network. We can prepare mentally by striving to be a lifelong learner, by looking for ways to stretch our mind and expand our understanding. Emotionally, we can prepare by promoting peace and kindness, shunning contention and animosity in its many forms. And we can fortify ourselves spiritually by turning to God—the One we can always trust and rely on—praying and pondering with more gratitude and a broader, more eternal perspective. There’s no better time than now to get started on the path to preparedness. Step by step, little by little, careful preparation will give us a sense of security and confidence—and a greater measure of peace. Even in frightening times, those who are prepared will not fear. March 21, 2021, Broadcast Number 4775. Subscribe to our channel for the latest videos: http://www.youtube.com/thetabernaclechoirattemplesquare Note: A prerecorded countdown video begins one hour prior to the live broadcast. Subscribe to “Choir Notes” the Choir’s official newsletter http://www.thetabernaclechoir.org/connect Download the The Tabernacle Choir App iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id958738521 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.lds.motab Follow The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square Facebook: facebook.com/thetabernaclechoir Twitter: twitter.com/thetabchoir Instagram: instagram.com/thetabernaclechoir Pinterest: pinterest.com/thetabchoir #tabchoir #msw #livestream

Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. With conductors Mack Wilberg and Ryan Murphy, organist Andrew Unsworth, and Lloyd Newell as announcer. Opening Credits 1) “Look to the Day” Music and Lyrics: John Rutter 2) “Rise! Up! Arise!” from Saint Paul Music: Felix Mendelssohn 3) “For the Beauty of the Earth" Music: Conrad Kocher; Lyrics: Folliott S. Pierpont; Arrangement: Mack Wilberg 4) “Prelude on Middlebury," Organ Solo Music: Dale Wood 5) “He Shall Feed His Flock” Music: John Ness Beck; Lyrics: Scripture 6) Love and Loneliness (Spoken Word) 7) "One Person” from Dear World Music and Lyrics: Jerry Herman; Arrangement: Ryan Murphy 7) “O Love That Will Not Let Me Go” Music: Albert L. Peace; Lyrics: George Matheson; Arrangement: Ryan Murphy Love and Loneliness Throughout history, when people have faced difficult challenges, we’ve found strength in togetherness, in gathering together. Wars, natural disasters, and health crises have traditionally inspired us to reach out and comfort one another. Over the past year and more, we’ve faced a unique challenge: at a time when we need to feel connected with others, personal contact is limited for the sake of physical health. By its nature, this pandemic restricts the very thing we need the most. It’s a contradiction, a bitter paradox: we need love, but too many feel loneliness instead. And yet good, loving people seem to find a way to reach out safely and responsibly. And as they do, they’re finding the cure for loneliness—for themselves and for others. Research done during the pandemic found that people can significantly reduce feelings of loneliness during tough times “just by doing things that are easy, free and require no training”—things like checking in on a neighbor, dropping off groceries, or sharing some uplifting words. In fact, just getting to know a neighbor was often enough. Participants in the study who knew at least six neighbors reported less loneliness, depression, and anxiety about COVID-19. Interestingly, as the lead researcher observed, the connection doesn’t always have to be with close friends or family. “Something as simple as saying hello to your neighbor,” she said, “could make the difference.” Small interactions can help us feel that we share a community, that we belong, that we are connected to others and are looking out for each other. The result is that we will feel less lonely and isolated, less disheartened and disconnected. And that brings us to another paradox—this time a happier one. When we feel as if no one cares, the best thing to do is to show someone that we care. When we’re feeling down, the best way to feel uplifted is to reach out and lift someone else. The Savior of the world—who knew about both love and loneliness—taught it this way: as we lose ourselves in service to others, even during tough times, we will find our best and truest selves. March 14, 2021, Broadcast Number 4774. Subscribe to our channel for the latest videos: http://www.youtube.com/thetabernaclechoirattemplesquare Note: A prerecorded countdown video begins one hour prior to the live broadcast. Subscribe to “Choir Notes” the Choir’s official newsletter http://www.thetabernaclechoir.org/connect Download the The Tabernacle Choir App iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id958738521 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.lds.motab Follow The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square Facebook: facebook.com/thetabernaclechoir Twitter: twitter.com/thetabchoir Instagram: instagram.com/thetabernaclechoir Pinterest: pinterest.com/thetabchoir #tabchoir #msw #livestream

Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. With conductors Mack Wilberg, organist Linda Margetts, and Lloyd Newell as announcer. Opening Credits 1) “The Gospel Train” African-American Spiritual; arr. Nathan Hofheins 2) “This Little Light of Mine" African-American Spiritual; arr. Mack Wilberg 3) “Come, Ye Children of the Lord," Organ Solo Spanish melody; arr. James C. Kasen 4) “Lift Up Your Heads, O Ye Gates," from Messiah George Frideric Handel 5) “Homeward Bound” Marta Keen; arr. Mack Wilberg 6) One Thing Not to Leave Undone (Spoken Word) 7) "I Will Follow God's Plan" Vanja Y. Watkins; arr. Nathan Hofheins 7) “O Come Ye Nations of the Earth” German hymn tune; arr. Mack Wilberg; lyrics by David Warner One thing Not to Leave Undone In a recent newspaper article, lawyer, and former Major League Baseball commissioner Fay Vincent, now in his 80s, quoted the Book of Common Prayer: “Almighty and most merciful Father . . . We have left undone those things which we ought to have done.” We all have our own list of things we should have done but haven’t yet. Vincent described one on his list—an all-too-common act of omission: “To my great regret,” he wrote, “I left undone the simple act of telling two superb teachers how much they contributed to my early education. Now it is too late.” Most of the good things we accomplish and the blessings we now enjoy can be traced back to the influence of someone else—a parent, teacher, neighbor, colleague, or friend. And yet how often have we thought to thank that person and then forgotten or pushed the thought aside? Days and months turn into years, and our gratitude is left unexpressed. Then, if we continue to put it off, it becomes too late. When you think of people who have touched your life, who comes to mind? No matter how long ago it happened, now is the time to express your thanks. We often have no idea how such expressions will be treasured. One teacher has a box for all the letters she has received from former students. She calls it her kudos box. It contains over 30 years’ worth of notes of appreciation. She just can’t throw them away. When she needs a lift, she opens the box and reads a few notes. Just looking at the box makes her smile and feel a little better. She’ll tell you that it has kept her going over the years. Sometimes a personal visit is the best way to say thank you. Sometimes a handwritten note, letter, or even email is especially powerful because it can be read over and over again and treasured throughout the years. However, we choose to do it, what’s important is to make sure that this thing “which we ought to have done”—thanking the influential people in our lives—is never “left undone.” March 7, 2021, Broadcast Number 4773. Subscribe to our channel for the latest videos: http://www.youtube.com/thetabernaclechoirattemplesquare Note: A prerecorded countdown video begins one hour prior to the live broadcast. Subscribe to “Choir Notes” the Choir’s official newsletter http://www.thetabernaclechoir.org/connect Download the The Tabernacle Choir App iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id958738521 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.lds.motab Follow The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square Facebook: facebook.com/thetabernaclechoir Twitter: twitter.com/thetabchoir Instagram: instagram.com/thetabernaclechoir Pinterest: pinterest.com/thetabchoir #tabchoir #msw #livestream

Music and the Spoken Word broadcast with The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. 1. “How Excellent Thy Name,” from Saul 2. “Be Thou My Vision” 3. “Sing Praise to Him” (Organ Solo) 4. “Alleluia” 5. “Down to the River to Pray” 6. Lessons from Joseph (Spoken Word) 7. “We Love Thy House, O God” 8. “High on the Mountain Top” Lessons from Joseph A story from ancient times provides a poignant example of how mercy and justice intersect in our lives and our relationships. A young man named Joseph was hated and mistreated by his brothers. They even contemplated killing him but finally settled on selling him into slavery. For some 20 years, Joseph toiled in Egypt, far from his home and family, with plenty of time to think about what his brothers had done to him. Then, through a strange and miraculous series of events, Joseph became a ruler in Egypt, second only to Pharaoh. A famine had driven Joseph’s starving brothers to Egypt to ask for food, and Joseph had the authority to grant or deny their request. They didn’t recognize him, and their lives were in his hands. It would have seemed just, perhaps, for Joseph to allow them to starve or maybe even sell them into slavery. But that isn’t what Joseph did. Instead, after verifying their sincerity and integrity, Joseph revealed himself to his startled brothers and invited the whole family to join him in the abundance in Egypt. His brothers certainly didn’t deserve it, but this act of mercy and grace blessed the family for generations to come. Justice and mercy often seem to be at odds, and most of us tend to lean toward one or the other. When we’ve been wronged, we like to see justice served. When we’ve done wrong, we hope for mercy. Can the two ever be reconciled? Can justice prevail without sacrificing mercy? Can mercy be extended without robbing justice? Thankfully, we can count on a God who is both perfectly just and perfectly merciful. He loves His children but also corrects them. He sets high standards, marking a strait and narrow path, but He also provides a way back for all who wander off that path. God’s mercy is just, and His justice is merciful. Perhaps we could remember that perfect model as we consider how we view justice and extend mercy. Finding the right balance takes time and practice. We’ll make mistakes, of course. But as we do, a loving and fair God will offer each of us a perfect measure of mercy and justice. Episode 4769 - Aired February 7, 2021. Subscribe to our channel for the latest videos: http://www.youtube.com/thetabernaclechoirattemplesquare Note: A prerecorded countdown video begins one hour prior to the live broadcast. Subscribe to “Choir Notes” the Choir’s official newsletter http://www.thetabernaclechoir.org/connect Download the The Tabernacle Choir App iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id958738521 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.lds.motab Follow The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square Facebook: facebook.com/thetabernaclechoir Twitter: twitter.com/thetabchoir Instagram: instagram.com/thetabernaclechoir Pinterest: pinterest.com/thetabchoir #tabchoir #msw #livestream

December 27, 2020, Broadcast Number 4759. Subscribe to our channel for the latest videos: http://www.youtube.com/thetabernaclechoirattemplesquare Note: A prerecorded countdown video begins one hour prior to the live broadcast. Subscribe to “Choir Notes” the Choir’s official newsletter http://www.thetabernaclechoir.org/connect Download the The Tabernacle Choir App iOS: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/id958738521 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.lds.motab Follow The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square Facebook: facebook.com/thetabernaclechoir Twitter: twitter.com/thetabchoir Instagram: instagram.com/thetabernaclechoir Pinterest: pinterest.com/thetabchoir #tabchoir #msw #livestream