Music by Danielle Isaacson
Samuel and the Star
Vocal Solo
I don’t remember what gave me the idea to put the beloved video’s words to music but I’ve had a blast writing an Irish sounding tune (the narrator's voice in the video has an Irish accent). I’ve never put music to a story before, so it’s fun to say I have a ballad on my repertoire.
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The story of Samuel comes from Helaman 13-15 in the Book of Mormon. I have a testimony of this book. It has drawn me close to the Savior. I am so grateful for Him and how through Him alone, I can be saved. He truly is The Light of the world.
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Also, I was amazed at how often the message of listening to prophet came up in this last General Conference. After hearing that theme, and playing this song again, it touched me even more of how blessed we are to have a prophet. I’ll add my testimony to those of the apostles and other church leaders, that God reveals His will for the church to prophets. As we follow the prophets with more exactness, we will be protected and grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ, because they guide us to Him.
I'm putting two videos here. My recording and a cover I found by Emma-Lee Harrison whose voice was so beautiful and who played it slower so that you can feel the lyrics even more. I loved it so much I just had to put it here!
Comment about the song:
This note, emailed to me, touched my heart. When I published this song, I did not know if anyone would even use it. I guess it's the kind of song that brings the kind of joy to sacrament meeting that Elder Kearon was talking about.
