Comments on: Conference Highlights

By: Roy

Roy — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 14:57:54 +0000

I found and downloaded “I Love The Lord” at the above mentioned link shortly after April conference, but only just noticed the link for “Rise Up, O Men of God” today (this was actually the song my son was searching for in the first place). Unfortunately the link seems to be bad. Is there any source for a recording of the BYU Men’s Chorus performing Rise Up, O Men of God?

By: Connor

Connor — Sun, 06 May 2007 22:32:59 +0000

I've extracted the other song that the BYU Men's Chorus sang in the priesthood session because it was equally amazing. It was "Rise Up, O Men of God," and can be downloaded here.

By: Connor

Connor — Fri, 13 Apr 2007 00:40:14 +0000

Dustin has extracted an mp3 recording of the Men's Chorus' performance of "I Love the Lord". Give it a listen!

By: Shaun

Shaun — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 16:26:14 +0000

I thought something was quite profound with a comment from a friend about President Hinckley’s statement that some would go before him. Do we understand? He’s the last leaf on the tree, yet some will go before him, yet he is still the last leaf on the tree. There is greater significance to this than we know. I have yet to learn, ponder and pray over this, but some of the symbolic and parable type teaching taking place with that is more than I have fully grasped.

By: Naiah

Naiah — Tue, 03 Apr 2007 13:51:02 +0000

There were many talks that I enjoyed this conference–most of which have been mentioned above, but Elder Holland’s talk based on James 3 just cut deep. Not only was his talk just spot on in my eyes, I, personally feel a little like I was prepared ahead of time to hear it. This past 6 months or so that same passage in James has been my ‘pet scripture’–I’ve been reading it aloud to anyone who will listen, just awed and amazed at the profound wisom and truthfulness of how mastering our words can master our whole selves. Hand in hand with Elder Holland’s talk, I too linked it to the Savior’s words about that which cometh from within. When Elder Holland took to it wives and mothers using kindly language, I was drawn to a sudden, biting awareness that I am not always soft spoken, that even without yelling or shouting words can be harsh, and I knew in that moment that it was something that I had to focus on personally. It was intense– to hear just what all I’d been working on/focusing on this last little while reflected, magnified, and refined in the voice of an Apostle of the Lord…

By: Michael L. McKee

Michael L. McKee — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 21:16:57 +0000

Connor

I concur on all thoughts, and was particularly impressed with the sense of humor displayed by Elder Wirthlin. I do not recall him being so humorous previously. Perhaps I just failed to recognize it. Now we will be able to read the content of the talks to see what we may have missed earlier. I am certain I failed to grasp some of what was said.

We now know that the tabernacle is much more prepared to withstand the possibilities which may lie in the future, and I hope the members will likewise be better prepared.

By: Connor

Connor — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 17:33:12 +0000

The closing song by the choir during the Priesthood Session - wasn’t that the words from the psalm of Nephi sung to the music of “Be Still My Soul”? Yup, it was a poetic adaption done by John Tanner of the Maxwell Institute at BYU. More information on its background, as well as its lyrics, can be found here. It's my new favorite hymn! :)

By: latterdayteancum

latterdayteancum — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 17:29:56 +0000

Elder Holland’s talk hit me the hardest. Poweful!

The closing song by the choir during the Priesthood Session – wasn’t that the words from the psalm of Nephi sung to the music of “Be Still My Soul”?

By: Aaron

Aaron — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 17:16:07 +0000

Thanks for your take on conference. I also loved the weekend. I feel so blessed to be a member, to be led by a prophet. I love the feeling of unity amongst brethren when attending Priesthood session. Thanks a million for the tip on how to get a hold of that song–I was wondering how to find it.

By: Richard K Miller

Richard K Miller — Mon, 02 Apr 2007 15:27:59 +0000

Good write-up, Connor. I likewise enjoyed Elder Holland and Elder Faust’s talks. I also like Elder Ballard’s talk on the importance of the Bible, Elder Bednar’s talk on the Parable of the Pickle, Elder Oaks’s talk on divorce (and marriage), and Elder Hales’s talk on “being there.”