Song of Remembrance

Yes - I did this myself! :) Took both pictures and did an overlay :)

I started this poem back in April and only just finished it about an hour ago.  It is a little hard to say that it is "finished" because I feel as though it might be a life time project - which is why it took so long.  I want to keep changing and adjusting it depending on my audience and topic.  It doesn't feel 'complete' yet - I'm not sure what it needs.  Maybe just more time and thought?  I don't know... 

Some of you might be wondering how I even came up with such a poem.  Back in April around Easter time, I was challenged by one of my Insitute teachers to somehow incorporate the Atonement into more aspects of my life.  I had already written another poem (which is posted in April's archive!) but I felt compelled to do something more.  Obviously I love to write, and one of my other passion's is music.  Whether it is singing, dancing, or playing an instrument - I absolutely love it.  So, I took some of the hymn titles from the LDS (The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints) Hymn Book and somehow formed a poem - no added words, no abbreviations, just simply the names of the songs.  About a week ago my friend Natalie gave a talk in church and she used part of this poem in her talk.  At first I was a little hesitant to let her use it because of my own insecurities, but again - I felt as though someone in the audience needed to hear it from her.  Oddly enough - that someone was me... I've NEVER heard my own creations come out of the mouth of someone else.  It was refreshing, and eye opening.  It was hard to believe that that was my work.  I had a flush of different emotions as each word was said - but, I was totally calm and at ease at the same time.  That sounds crazy - but I don't know how else to explain it.....

Song of Remembrance

God Loved Us, So He Sent His Son

O, Holy Words of Truth and Love

He Died That We Might Live Again

Lead Me into Life Eternal - Beautiful Zion, Built Above

For All The Saints - Come Follow Me

Abide with Me: 'Tis Eventide

The Time Is Far Spent

Behold the Great Redeemer Die

O God the Eternal Father

We Ever Pray For Thee

With All the Power of Heart and Tongue

More Holiness Give Me



The Wintry Day, Descending to Its Close

God, Our Father, Hear Us Pray

Where Can I Turn For Peace?

As Zion's Youth In Latter Days

In Remembrance of Thy Suffering

Upon the Cross of Calvary

In Memory of the Crucified

Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee

What Glorious Scenes My Eyes Behold

The Happy Day at Last Has Come

Men Are That They Might Have Joy

O Love That Glorifies the Son

High on the Mountain Top

Gently Raise the Sacred Strain

Know This, That Every Soul Is Free

We Sing All Hail to Jesus' Name

There Is a Green Hill Far Away

Go Forth with Faith - Come Along, Come Along

When Faith Endures - Turn Your Hearts

Great God, to Thee My Evening Song

Dearest Children, God Is Near You

Ye Simple Soul's Who Stray

Prayer Is the Soul's Sincere Desire

Did You Think to Pray?

How Gentle God's Commands

Love One Another - I Am a Child of God

How Great the Wisdom and the Love

The Lord Is My Light - The Iron Rod

Let the Holy Spirit Guide

Nearer, My God, to Thee

I'll Go Where You Want Me to Go

The Spirit of God - Abide with Me

I Need Thee Every Hour

Oh My Father - God's Daily Care

Though Deepening Trials - Be Thou Humble

In Humility Our Savior - Sweet Hour of Prayer

Lord Accept Our True Devotion

All Creatures of Our God and King

Father in Heaven, We Do Believe

Sweet Is the Peace the Gospel Brings

Father In Heaven

Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me

Before Thee, Lord, I Bow My Head

Guide Me to Thee

By: Talaileva Fa'apoi

October 4th, 2011