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.
The Lord's Prayer
Mormon Tabernacle Choir Lyrics
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Our Father, Who art in heaven,
Hallow'd be Thy Name.
Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done
On earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread,
And forgive us our debts,
As we forgive our debtors.
But deliver us from evil,
For Thine is the kingdom
And the power, and the glory, forever.
Amen.
LA ORACI
ÓN DEL SEÑOR
Nuestro Padre, que estás en el cielo,
Santificado sea tu Nombre.
Venga tu Reino, hágase tu voluntad
En la tierra como en el cielo.
Danos hoy nuestro pan de cada día,
Y perdona nuestras ofensas,
Como también nosotros perdonamos
A los que nos ofenden.
No nos dejes caer en tentación,
Y líbranos del mal.
Porque tuyo es el Reino,
Y el poder, y la gloria, por siempre.
Amén.
The Lord's Prayer is a timeless hymn that many Christians recite on a daily basis as it encapsulated the teachings of Christianity. The song consists of seven verses and has a simple structure, making it easy to memorize and recite. The song starts by addressing God as our Father who is in heaven and that His name should be hallowed - this affirms the belief that God is all-powerful and worthy of praise. The following verse speaks of the desire for God's kingdom to come and His will to be done on earth, emulating Christ's prayer in Matthew chapter six, "Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven."
The next verse speaks about the need for daily bread and the need for forgiveness for our debts. It also highlights the significance of forgiveness towards others who offend us. The final verse speaks about seeking divine assistance to protect against temptation and evil while acknowledging God's sovereignty as the King with all power and glory. In conclusion, the hymn is a prayer seeking spiritual guidance, protection, and sustenance from God.
Contributed by Sarah C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@paulsamuelroa1093
As close to being in heaven...
I had a private moment with my father when I visited him in the hospital, March of last year. The doctor had already made us aware of the process of making him comfortable due to the pain he is experiencing.
During this time, I told him that the first piano music piece I wanted to learn was The Lord's Prayer because I was always inspired and in awe whenever I hear him sing it with his commanding voice.
Through the years, he would be singing this hymn in family gatherings and it would be my pleasure to accompany him. As a baritone base of the St. James choir in Redbank NJ, the congregation would be hearing his beautiful voice and rendition of this hymn numerous times. He gave me and my wife the honor of singing it during our wedding in San Francisco with Maestro Raul Sunico at the helm.
We have, on many occasions, watched Andrea Bocelli's video concerts in the basement of our home which we converted into a make-shift theater. I wanted to recreate that experience with him as I sat beside his hospital bed and suggested we both listen to Bocelli's rendition of The Lord's Prayer. He opened his eyes, nodded his head and smiled.
I held his hand while we both listened to a rendition that, according to David Foster, is
"as close to being in heaven as possible." As we listened, I can see his lips move in unison with every word sang to perfection by Mr. Bocelli until seemingly, our spirits were lifted together in the soaring crescendo of "forever" and the haunting but peaceful
"Amen." He held my hand tightly as tears flowed down his cheeks. I kissed his forehead and whispered, "Mom is waiting for you Dad." His breathing became calm and for the first time in a very long time, he smiled serenely, perhaps letting the Lord know, he is ready.
It was the last time I would see my father alive but I am blessed to have had the opportunity to enjoy and experience The Lord's Prayer with him for the last time.
A tribute to his first death anniversary.
@medicenhoy5404
Lyrics:
Our Father
Which art in heaven
Hallowed be
Thy name
Our Father
Which art in heaven
Hallowed be
Thy name
Thy kingdom come
Thy will be done
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
Forever
For Thine is the kingdom
And the power, and the glory
Forever
Amen
@vivioman2520
Our Father
Which art in heaven
Hallowed be thy name
Thy kingdom come
Thy will be done on earth
As it is in heaven
Give us this day our daily bread
And forgive us our debt 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, forever, Amen
@stephenmarlowe3907
The only true name of the Savior of the world is YAHSHUA! “Therefore, since we have this ministry, as we have received mercy, we do not lose heart. But we have renounced the hidden things of shame, not walking in craftiness nor handling the word of God deceitfully, but by manifestation of the truth commending ourselves to every man’s conscience in the sight of God. But even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing, whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them. For we do not preach ourselves, but the Christ YAHSHUA the Lord...” (2 Corinthians 4:1-5).
Halleluyah means, “Praise YAH!”
Behold, God is my salvation, I will trust and not be afraid;
‘For Yah, the Lord, is my strength and song;
He also has become my salvation’” (Isaiah 12:2 NKJV).
YAH, which means ‘I AM’, in Hebrew, and this is the name which is above every name revealed to Moses (Exodus 3:13-15).
Christ acknowledged that His name is YAH, as in “YAH Saves,” which is the revealed name YAHSHUA (see Matthew 1:21, for He will save His people), because He has the name which is above every name. For He said, “Most assuredly, I say to you, before Abraham was, I AM {YAH}” (John 8:58). Jesus, Iesus, Iesous, Yeshua, Isa, Hey-zeus, are counterfeit names for they lack “YAH.”
“Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved” (Acts 4:12). The Heavenly Father revealed the Savior’s name: “YAHSHUA.” [YAH = I AM, Shua = Salvation, thus YAHSHUA.]
The apostle Paul, on the road to Damascus, encountered the Savior, who introduced His name to him in Hebrew as “YAHSHUA” (Acts 26:12-16).
The apostle Paul heard in Hebrew Christ revealed His name as YAHSHUA, and Paul hearing YAH actually wrote the one name, “Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, that at the name of YAHSHUA every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that YAHSHUA the Christ is LORD, to the glory of God the Father” (Philippians 2:9-11).
Halleluyah, Praise YAH, Praise YAHSHUA! YAHSHUA is the only name of salvation, and the gospel warns us not to reject His name: “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God” (John 3:16-18). The Savior’s name is YAHSHUA, and because there is no other name, any other names are counterfeits [not including titles, such as El Shaddai, or Emmanuel], and these counterfeit names are because: “Satan, deceives the whole world” (Rev. 12:9). “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it” (Matthew 7:13-14). “But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name” (John 1:12). Believe in the revealed name YAHSHUA and forsake all other names.
@Medic99
Twenty eight years ago today doctor’s told my family I had 15 minutes to live. I recited this prayer and here I am, still worshipping my savior. Never lose hope because all things are possible thru Jesus Christ. November 2023, still here by the grace of God.
@lindacarol5982
Praise God for healing you. 🙏 miracles can happen in The Precious Name of God our father in heaven and in the name of our Precious Savior Jesus Christ and in the Precious name of the Holy Spirit Amen 🙏 🙌 ❤
@dianenapolitano2706
Beautiful story. You are an inspiration to all. My sisters friend is going thru same thing and I will share this with her. GOD BLESS YOU
@Tirmav
How beautiful, the Love of IESUA keeps you abundantly bless
@zdsouza6638
Praise the Lord..
@sandracora7788
Praise God! God is using you to share his love! God bless you, and He did!
@GospelMusicMix01
God said, "Don't look aroundbecause you'll be impressed, Don't look down you'll be depressed, Just look to me & you'll be blessed!" Amen.💕
@quentinweber3695
So so true my unknown friend.
@Sharon-jw9rz
Amen. Thank you for sharing.❤
@pmac4779
Thank you. I needed that today.