Joseph Prophet of the Lord
Vocal Solo Key Signature - C (no sharps/flats) Tempo - Quarter=98 (?) Difficulty - Intermediate Topics: Joseph Smith, Restoration
Sheet Music Sample:
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Lyrics:
1. In a quiet grove in the spring time in a darkened world so sublime
Knelt a boy humbly pleading heavenly knowledge he was needing he wrestled with the darkness till he cried
2. Then above him shown a pillar brighter than the sun in the summer
Before him stood the Father and Jesus Christ our Savior and calling him by name They replied
CHORUS: He'd give light to the world reveal God's new word seal his witness with his blood
Men and nations still revere his name Joseph Prophet of the Lord
3. In a quiet grove in the sprint time one prayer changed the world for the rest of time
Through the boy would come the kindgom and a book containing wisdom and the stone that would roll forth to fill the world
4. Persecution would plague him till his cruel death in the prison
Millions on this earth are blessed many more passed on are saved all because a boy prayed meekly to the Lord
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In a quiet grove in the spring time Story:
"Joseph Prophet Of The Lord" (Spring 2005)
I love the times when Amber is asked to sing a solo in sacrament meeting, and after finding out the topic she turns to me and says, "write me something." "Joseph" is a song from one such time. I really wanted to go simple, not too bombastic, focus on the grove and what it meant. Sort of a modern "Oh How Lovely." Amber actually likes it more than I do!