Introduction:
Classical tradition sacred music samples:
Palestrina: Missa Papae Marcelli - Kyrie
George Friederich Handel: Messiah - I Know That My Redeemer Liveth
Franz Schubert: Mass No. 2 in G Major - Credo
Franz Xaver Biebl: Ave Maria
Andrew Lloyd Webber: Requiem - Pie Jesu
LDS sacred music samples:
Leroy Robertson: Oratorio from the Book of Mormon
Merrill Bradshaw: The Restoration - O Lord, I Would Hear Thy Word
Robert Cundick: The Redeemer - And What is it That We Shall Hope For?
Stephen Anderson: Isaiah
Mack Wilberg: Requiem - Requiem Aeternam
Attr. Giulio Caccini, Arr. Mack Wilberg: Alleluia
The first time I heard this arrangement of "Alleluia" was at the Missionary Training Center before setting off for my adventures in Florida. My time there was stressful, but rewarding, as was my entire mission . . . and as has been my life since. The Apostle Russel M. Nielson came to address us on Thanksgiving Day. He played this recording for us, and prompted us to listen to it with a grateful attitude, thinking of the Savior's sacrifice for us and what it meant to each of us, that is, how His grace saves us from sin and enables us to carry our burdens and find peace. The word, "alleluia" or "hallelujah" in Hebrew, he said, signifies gratitude. So I listened and pondered. The Spirit of the Lord and a love for my Savior filled and healed me. I listened again just now, and the same feelings returned. Lately, I have struggled under a lot of pressure, and I don't get along well with pressure. But I have no reason to doubt that Christ loves me, and that my Father in Heaven loves me. They are so merciful, and the Savior's sacrifice makes it possible for them to extend mercy, both through forgiveness and through strength to handle hard things. Christ's grace has uplifted me. He helped me get out of the darkness and feel positive and grateful despite pressure.
More to come on the other samples . . .
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