The Mormon Tabernacle Choir is made up of some 360 men and women, all of whom are volunteers. There are many husband-wife combinations and many families have participated in the choir for generations. Choir members are currently limited to twenty years of participation, allowing new members to join the choir on a regular basis.
The choir was founded in August 1847, one month after the Mormon Pioneers entered the Salt Lake Valley. The choir is completely self-funded, traveling and producing albums to support their organization. Choir members are not paid for their participation or performances.
Although the choir has traditionally been recognized for its sound quality, the most recent director, Craig Jessop, a student of Robert Shaw, has made changes designed to improve the overall quality of the choir. Jessop's efforts to add vitality to the choir's sound include the formation of The Orchestra at Temple Square, the 2005 addition of The Bells on Temple Square (a hand bell choir), and continual refinement of the choir's tone, enunciation, and repetoire. The minimum age for participation has been reduced from 30 to 25. In addition, new choir members participate in The Temple Square Chorale training choir, a combination music theory/performance school led by associate director and composer/arranger Mack Wilberg.
Lord
Mormon Tabernacle Choir Lyrics
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Which art in heaven
Hallowed be Thy name
Our Father
Which art in heaven
Hallowed be Thy name
Thy kingdom come
On Earth
As it is in heaven
Give us this day
Our daily bread
And forgive us our debts
As we forgive our debtors
And lead us not into temptation
But deliver us
From evil
For Thine is the kingdom
And the power
And the glory
For ever
For Thine is the kingdom
And the power
And the glory
For ever
Amen
The lyrics of Mormon Tabernacle Choir's song "Lord" are a direct reference to the Lord's Prayer, which is a model of prayer taught by Jesus in the Bible. The song begins with the opening lines of the prayer: "Our Father, which art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name." This is a clear demonstration of reverence and respect for God, acknowledging that He is our Father and the creator of the universe.
The next few lines of the song are an echo of the prayer, asking for God's will to be done on earth as it is in heaven, for daily bread, and forgiveness for our sins in the same way that we forgive others. The end of the song is a powerful proclamation of God's sovereignty and supremacy: "For Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen." This shows a complete and total surrender to God's authority and an acknowledgement of His goodness and greatness.
The song is a beautiful rendition of the Lord's Prayer, and it reminds us of the importance of prayer and the reverence we should have towards God. It is also a reminder that we should always seek His will and submit to His authority in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Our Father
Addressing God as our father
Which art in heaven
Acknowledging that God is in heaven
Hallowed be Thy name
Praising and honoring God's name
Thy kingdom come
Asking for God's kingdom to come
Thy will be done
Submitting to God's will
On Earth
Referring to the world we live in
As it is in heaven
Requesting for the earthly realm to reflect heaven
Give us this day
Request for present needs
Our daily bread
Asking for sustenance for daily life
And forgive us our debts
Asking for forgiveness of sins
As we forgive our debtors
Acknowledging the importance of forgiveness of others
And lead us not into temptation
Asking for protection from temptation
But deliver us
Requesting for deliverance
From evil
Asking for protection from evil
For Thine is the kingdom
Affirming that the kingdom belongs to God
And the power
Recognizing God's power
And the glory
Honoring God's glory
For ever
An eternal declaration of God's kingdom, power and glory
Amen
An affirmation of agreement
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@nanikdasani4547
1. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation!
O my soul, praise him, for he is thy health and salvation!
Join the great throng,
Psaltery, organ and song,
Sounding in glad adoration!
2. Praise to the Lord! Over all things he gloriously reigneth.
Borne as on eagle wings, safely his Saints he sustaineth.
Hast thou not seen
How all thou needest hath been
Granted in what he ordaineth?
3. Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy way and defend thee.
Surely his goodness and mercy shall ever attend thee.
Ponder anew
What the Almighty can do,
Who with his love doth befriend thee.
4. Praise to the Lord! Oh, let all that is in me adore him!
All that hath breath, join with Abraham’s seed to adore him!
Let the “amen”
Sum all our praises again,
Now as we worship before him.
@BreckGirl1
VERSE 1
Praise to the Lord, the Almighty, the King of creation!
O my soul, praise Him, for He is thy health and salvation!
All ye who hear, now to His temple draw near,
Join me in glad adoration.
VERSE 2
Praise to the Lord, who o’er all things so wondrously reigneth,
Shelters thee under His wings, yea, so gently sustaineth!
Hast thou not seen how thy desires e’er have been
Granted in what He ordaineth?
VERSE 3
Praise to the Lord, who doth prosper thy work and defend thee!
Surely His goodness and mercy here daily attend thee;
Ponder anew what the Almighty can do
If with His love He befriend thee.
VERSE 4
Praise to the Lord, O let all that is in me adore Him!
All that hath life and breath, come now with praises before Him!
Let the amen sound from His people again;
Gladly forever adore Him.
@simonaspirache
If this is how it sounds on earth, just imagine how is in Heaven....<3
@agberjoseph9632
We are of same mind set pls. I too imaging how sweet it will be there where every thing is perfect.
@oliviafischer3191
Amen!
@thehunchbackgirl
Exactly what I was thinking. I cried thinking of that, His glory and all the angels and mankind worshipping and praising Him❤
@NicolasHazen
I'm Irish catholic, but even though I don't share their faith, those mormons can sing , for sure
@karenlarkins5429
A simple hymn? Forget it! Magnificent orchestral arrangement, harmonious choral lines, stunning dramatic effects…goodness! Absolutely beautiful! 🎶🎶💜💜🎵🎵
@truthisinthescriptures
Just imagine what heaven will sound like with billions of saints praising the Lord Jesus Christ in perfect harmony.
I can't wait. Will you be there? Don't miss out!
(John 3:16 KJV) For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
(John 3:36 KJV) He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him.
@godisrockministries.8608
I'm not a part of their doctrine or movement but my love for them is beyond imagination...I love them beyond all religion of this world.
@hugogreeff8539
I totally agree!!!
@davidwelker3465
“Born as on Eagles Wings, safely his saints he sustaineth. What a marvelous image and picture those words put in my eyes.