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U N I V E R S I T Y – I DA H O
BRING FORTH MY ZION
A SACR ED MUSIC SERVICE
B Y U-I D A H O
S acred M usic S eries
Music and scriptural narrative...................................................................................................... k. newell dayley
Lyrics adapted from scripture....................................................................k. newell dayley & john s. tanner
Orchestration.....................................................................................nathan l. hofheins & k. newell dayley
Conductor.......................................................................................................................................randall kempton
Baritone Soloist........................................................................................................................................... david olsen
Tenor Soloist / Narrator............................................................................................................................ alex withers
F E AT U R I N G
BYU-Idaho Symphony Orchestra................................................................................robert tueller, director
Collegiate Singers.....................................................................................................randall kempton, director
Men’s Choir........................................................................................................................ kevin brower, director
Women’s Choir...........................................................................................................................eda ashby, director
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BEHOLD MY BELOVED SON
Narrator & Orchestra
mor mon : Behold, I am a disciple of Jesus Christ, the
Son of God. I have been called of him to declare his word
among his people, that they might have everlasting life. I am
Mormon, and a pure descendant of Lehi. I have reason to
bless my God and my Savior Jesus Christ[.] Surely he hath
blessed the house of Jacob, and hath been merciful unto the
seed of Joseph. (3 Nephi 5:13, 20-21)
According to our record, in the thirty and fourth year [after
the birth of Christ], in the first month, on the fourth day of
the month, there arose a great storm, such an one as never
had been known in all the land. [And it] did last for about
the space of three hours, and then behold, there was thick
darkness upon all the face of the land[.] (3 Nephi 8:1, 5, 19-20)
And it came to pass that there were a great multitude
gathered together, round about the temple which was in
the land Bountiful, conversing about this Jesus Christ, of
whom the sign had been given concerning his death. And
it came to pass that while they were thus conversing, they
heard a voice as if it came out of heaven; and it was not a
harsh voice, neither was it a loud voice; nevertheless, and
notwithstanding it being a small voice it did pierce them to
the very soul, and did cause their hearts to burn. (3 Nephi 11:13) And it said unto them: Behold my Beloved Son, in whom
I am well pleased, in whom I have glorified my name — hear
ye him. And they saw a Man descending out of heaven; and
he was clothed in a white robe. And [He] spake unto them
saying: Arise and come forth unto me, that ye may thrust
your hands into my side, and also that ye may feel the prints
of the nails in my hands and in my feet, that ye may know
that I am the God
of Israel, and the God of the whole earth, and have been slain
for the sins of the world. And when they had all gone forth
and had witnessed for themselves, they did cry out with one
accord, saying: Hosanna! Blessed be the name of the Most
High God! (3 Nephi 11:6-8, 13-14, 16-17)
Hosanna!
Choir & Orchestra
Hosanna!
Blessed be the name
Of the Most High God!
The light and the life of the world,
Who suffered the will of the Father
In all things from the beginning.
The light and the life of the world,
Who drank from the bitter cup
That the Father gave unto him.
The light and the life of the world,
Who glorified the Father
In taking the sins of the world.
Blessed be the name
Of the Most High God!
Hosanna!
(3 Nephi 11:11&17)
How Oft WILL I GATHER YOU
Bariton, Choir & Orchestra
O ye people of Israel,
How oft have I gathered you,
How oft have I nourished you,
O Israel.
O ye people of Israel,
Ye who have fallen,
How oft would I have gathered you,
And ye would not.
O ye house of Israel,
Whom I have spared,
O ye house of Israel,
How oft will I gather you,
If ye will repent and return unto me
With full purpose of heart.
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O ye people of Israel,
How oft will I gather you,
O Israel.
(3 Nephi 10:4-6)
Partakers of the Heavenly Gift
Narrator & Orchestra
mor mon : And it came to pass that the thirty and fourth
year passed away, and also the thirty and fifth, and behold
the disciples of Jesus had formed a church of Christ in all the
lands round about. And the people were all converted unto
the Lord, and they had all things common among
them; therefore there were not rich and poor, bond and free,
but they were all made free, and partakers of the heavenly
gift. And surely there could not be a happier people among
all the people who had been created by the hand of God.
[They had become Ziovn] because they were of one heart
and one mind, and dwelt in righteousness, and there [were]
no poor among them. And there was no contention in the
land, because of the love of God which did dwell in the
hearts of the people. (4 Nephi 1:1-3, 15-16 and Moses 7:18)
The Love of God
Choir, Audience & Orchestra
c hoir :
The love of God leads me on!
His radiant light is my song!
His love is pure, how freely it comes,
That we may all be one.
For He is life eternal;
The truth, the light, the way.
Praise to God! Wondrous God!
Precious love: the love of God.
(4 Nephi 1:15-16, K. Newell Dayley)
audi enc e ( on c u e ) :
He lives, all glory to his name!
He lives, my Savior still the same;
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Oh, sweet the joy this sentence gives:
“I know that my Redeemer lives!”
He lives, all glory to His name!
He lives, my Savior still the same;
Oh, sweet the joy this sentence gives:
“I know that my Redeemer lives.”
(Hymns, #136)
choi r:
Praise to God! Wondrous God!
Precious love: the love of God.
Lifted Up In Pride
Narrator & Orchestra
mormon: And how blessed were they! For the Lord
did bless them in all their doings. And now I would that ye
should know that the people had become exceedingly rich,
because of their prosperity in Christ. But in the two hundred
and first year there began to be among them those who were
lifted up in pride, such as the wearing of costly apparel, and
of the fine things of the world. And from that time forth they
did have their goods and their substance no more common
among them. And they began to be divided into classes; and
they began to build up churches unto themselves to get gain,
and began to deny the true church of Christ.
(4 Nephi 1:18, 23-26)
They were once a delightsome people, and had Christ for
their shepherd; yea they were led even by God the Father.
But now, behold, they [were] led about by Satan, and every
heart was hardened, so that they delighted in the shedding
of blood continually. And there never had been so great
wickedness among all the house of Israel as was among this
people. And when they had hewn down all my people save
it were twenty and four of us (among whom was my son
Moroni), my soul was rent with anguish, and I cried:
(Mormon 5:17-18; 4:11-12; and 6:11&16)
O Ye Fair Ones
my people unto salvation. And out of weakness he shall be
made strong. (2 Nephi 3:4,6,13,15)
O ye fair ones, ye fair ones of God,
How could ye have departed
From the ways of the Lord?
O how could ye have rejected that Jesus
Who stood with open arms to receive you?
I speak now of Joseph, the son of Joseph Smith, Sr. Lacking
the wisdom to discern the truth among the competing
religions of [his] youth, he decided to do as the Apostle
James directs, that is, ask of God; for the words of James
seemed to enter with great force into every feeling of [his]
heart. On the morning of a beautiful, clear morning [he]
retired to the woods to make the attempt. Having looked
around [him], and finding [him]self alone, [he] kneeled
down and began to offer up the desires of [his] heart to God.
Mormon, Moroni & Orchestra
O ye fair sons and daughters,
Ye husbands and wives,
O ye fair ones of God.
O how could ye have fallen,
Ye fair ones of God?
Ye are gone.
(Mormon 6:16-20)
I I . T h e R e s t o ra t i o n
A Seer Shall the Lord Raise Up
Second Narrator & Orchestra
moron i: I make an end of speaking concerning this
people. I am [Moroni] the son of Mormon, and my father
was a descendant of Nephi. And I am the same who hideth
up [our] record unto the Lord; and whoso shall bring it to
light, him will the Lord bless. None can have power to bring
it to light save it be given him of God; for God wills that it
shall be done with an eye single to his glory, and it shall be
done by the power of God. (Mormon 8:13-16)
I am [also] a descendant of Joseph who was carried captive
into Egypt. And great were the covenants of the Lord which
he made unto Joseph. For Joseph truly testified, saying: A
seer shall the Lord my God raise up, who shall be a choice
seer unto the fruit of my loins. And his name shall be called
after me; and it shall be after the name of his father. And
he shall be like unto me; for the thing, which the Lord shall
bring forth by his hand, by the power of the Lord shall bring
(Joseph Smith – History 1:11-15)
What Is This Dark Foreboding Fear?
Baritone & Orchestra
O God…
What is this dark foreboding fear
That fills my heart with deep despair
And makes my blood run cold?
O God…
Thick darkness all around me lowers
And grips me with an awful power,
Even my tongue it holds.
O God…
Abandon me not to this woe.
Deliver me from this dread foe,
And hear, O God, my prayer.
(Joseph Smith D– History 1:15-16, John S. Tanner)
Joseph
Baritone & Orchestra
“Joseph!” What light!
“Joseph!” What joy!
“Joseph, This is My Beloved Son.”
“Hear Him!”
(Joseph Smith – History 1:17, John S. Tanner)
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A Gospel of Gladness
Choir & Orchestra
Lo! Lo! What do we hear?
Lo! A gospel of gladness, of mercy and truth!
Great joy for the living, good news for the dead!
A new dispensation, the fullness of times!
When ancient apostles return to the earth
With keys to the Kingdom.
And truth from the dust springs forth from Cumorah
As angels declare ancient prophecies fulfilled,
Confirming our hopes, and consoling our souls,
As knowledge descends like the dews of Carmel.
Lo! Lo! What do we hear?
Lo! A gospel of gladness, of mercy and truth!
A song of salvation that sounds through creation.
Lo! Lo! Lo! Lo!
(D&C 128:19-21, John S. Tanner)
He Lives!
Baritone, Choir, Audience & Orchestra
joseph:
The eyes of our understanding were opened
And we beheld the Son of God.
His glory shone round about
And we received his fullness.
c hoir :
After all the testimonies given of him,
This is now the testimony last of all
We give of him unto the world.
That he lives! That he lives!
He lives! Our Savior lives!
He lives, last of all he lives!
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audi e nce ( on cue ) :
That he lives! That he lives!
He lives! Our Savior lives!
He lives, last of all he lives!
choi r:
For we saw him on God’s right hand,
And we heard the voice bearing record
That Christ is the Lord, the only begotten
of the Father.
That by and through and of the Son’s mighty work
The worlds are and were created
And that we are begotten sons and daughters unto God.
For we saw him, heard him,
And we know that he lives!
He lives, and we know he lives!
audi e nce ( on cue ) :
For we saw him, heard him,
And we know that he lives!
He lives, and we know he lives!
For we saw him, heard him,
And we know that he lives!
He lives, and we know he lives!
choi r:
Yes, he lives,
And we know he lives!
(D&C 76:19-24, John S. Tanner)
Let the Earth Break Forth In Singing
Choir & Orchestra
Let the earth break forth in singing
And the mountains shout aloud!
Let the rivers flow with gladness
And the woods with joy resound!
Let the seas acclaim the wonders
Of the earth’s Eternal King!
Solid rocks for joy start weeping!
Sun and stars together sing!
Let the dead lift up an anthem
To the Lord Immanuel!
And let us with Him redeem them
From their prison house in Hell!
Let us gather in the temple
For the Lord’s great day is near,
There a glorious voice from heaven
Sounds salvation in our ears.
Let the purifying fire
Before thy coming long foretold,
Forge thy saints with sons of Levi,
Purged as silver, pure as gold.
Shout for joy ye sons of Zion
For the gospel is restored
With good news to all creation
Of the coming of the Lord!
With the hope of life eternal,
Honor, immortality,
Glory, power, exaltation,
Thrones and principalities!
Shall we not go on to vict’ry?
For the gospel is restored
With good news to all creation,
Of the coming of our Lord!
(D&C 128:22-24, John S. Tanner)
I I I . L at t e r- Day Z i o n
A Marvelous Work
Narrator & Orchestra
mor mon: The restored gospel, this “good news to all
creation” as found in our ancient records, has indeed come
forth in your day through the prophesied latter-day Joseph.
I declare these things unto the fulfilling of the prophecies.
And behold, they shall proceed forth out of the mouth of
the everlasting God; and his word shall hiss forth from
generation to generation. (Moroni 10:28)
And also the time cometh that after the house of Israel [has]
been scattered and confounded, that the Lord God will raise
up a mighty nation among the Gentiles, yea, even upon the
face of this land; and the Lord God will proceed to do a
marvelous work among the Gentiles. And the time cometh
speedily that the righteous must be led up as calves of the
stall, and the Holy One of Israel must reign in dominion,
and might, and power, and great glory. And he gathereth
his children from the four quarters of the earth; and he
numbereth his sheep and they know him; and there shall
be one fold and one shepherd, and he shall feed his sheep,
and in him they shall find pasture. And because of the
righteousness of the people, Satan hath no power over the
hearts of the people, for they dwell in righteousness, and the
Holy One of Israel reigneth. (1 Nephi 22:7-8, 24-26)
And blessed are they who shall seek to bring forth my Zion
at that day, for they shall have the gift and the power of the
Holy Ghost; and if they endure unto the end they shall be
lifted up at the last day, and shall be saved in the everlasting
kingdom of the Lamb; and whoso shall publish peace, yea,
tidings of great joy, how beautiful upon the mountains shall
they be. (1 Nephi 13:37)
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Bring Forth My Zion
Choir & Orchestra
Blessed are they who shall seek
To bring forth my Zion at that day,
For they shall have the gift
And power of the Holy Ghost;
And if they endure unto the end
They shall be lifted up at the last day,
And shall be saved
In the everlasting kingdom of the Lamb;
And whoso shall publish peace,
Yea, tidings of great joy,
How beautiful upon the mountains
Shall they be.
(1 Nephi 13:37)
Humble and Full of Love
Narrator & Orchestra
mor mon : Jesus Christ has said to you in your day: “Keep
my commandments, and seek to bring forth and establish
the cause of Zion. Behold, I speak to all those who have
desires to bring forth and establish this work; and no one can
assist in this work except [they] shall be humble and full of
love, having faith, hope, and charity, being temperate in all
things, whatsoever shall be entrusted to your care. Behold, I
am the light and the life of the world.” (D&C 12:6-9)
Faith In Every Footstep
Choir, Audience & Orchestra
c hoir :
A marvelous work has begun to come forth
Among all the children of men.
O ye that embark in the service of God,
Give heart, mind, and strength unto him;
For prophets have spoken and angels have come
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To lift the world from sin,
That Christ may reign over all the earth
And bless his gathered kin.
audi e nce :
With faith in every footstep,
We follow Christ, the Lord;
And filled with hope through his pure love,
We sing with one accord.
choi r:
Those marvelous saints who embraced this great work
And shared it in lands far and near;
Who gave all their heart, mind, and strength to the Lord
With wisdom and vision so clear;
Now stand as examples of virtue and faith,
Of souls prepared to hear,
Of knowledge sure, born of humble heart,
And love that banished fear.
audi e nce :
With faith in every footstep,
We follow Christ, the Lord;
And filled with hope through his pure love,
We sing with one accord.
choi r:
If we now desire to assist in this work
And thrust in our sickle with might;
If we will embark in the service of God
And harvest in fields that are white:
Our souls may receive the salvation of God;
The fullness of his light,
That we may stand, free of sin and blame,
God’s glory in our sight.
audi e nce :
With faith in every footstep,
We follow Christ, the Lord;
And filled with hope through his pure love,
We sing with one accord.
c hoir :
And filled with hope through his pure love,
We sing with one accord.
(D&C 4, K. Newell Dayley)
Armed with Righteousness
Narrator & Orchestra
mor mon : Nephi beheld the church of the Lamb of God,
and its numbers were few, and their dominions upon the
face of the earth were small. And it came to pass that Nephi
beheld the power of the Lamb of God, that it descended
upon the saints of the church of the Lamb, and upon the
covenant people of the Lord, who were scattered upon all the
face of the earth; and they were armed with righteousness
and with the power of God in great glory. (1 Nephi 14:7,12, 14)
The Lord hath gathered all things in one.
The Lord hath brought down Zion from above
The Lord hath brought up Zion from beneath.
The earth hath travailed and brought forth her strength;
And truth is established in her bowels;
And the heavens have smiled upon her;
And she is clothed with the glory of her God;
For he stands in the midst of his people.
Glory, and honor, and power, and might,
Be ascribed to our God; for he is full of mercy,
Justice, grace and truth, and peace,
Forever and ever, Amen.
(D&C 84:99-102)
For the Almighty [has] laid [his] hands upon the nations,
to scourge them for their wickedness. And plagues shall
go forth, and they shall not be taken from the earth until
[he has] completed [his] work, which shall be cut short in
righteousness — Until all shall know [him], who remain,
even from the least unto the greatest, and shall be filled with
the knowledge of the Lord, and shall see eye to eye, and shall
lift up their voice, and with the voice together sing this new
song: (D&C 84:96-98)
The Lord Hath Brought Again Zion
Baritone, Tenor, Choir & Orchestra
The Lord hath brought again Zion;
The Lord hath redeemed his people, Israel,
According to the election of grace,
Which was brought to pass by the faith
And covenant of their fathers.
The Lord hath redeemed his people;
And Satan is bound and time is no longer.
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A B O U T K . NE W E L L D A Y L EY, C o m p o s e r
K. Newell Dayley is currently serving as dean of the School
of the Arts at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. He is
emeritus professor of music at Brigham Young University
where he taught trumpet, brass pedagogy, jazz, music
theory, orchestration, film scoring, and music business;
served as conductor of the Symphonic Band, Symphonic
Wind Ensemble, and Symphony Orchestra; conducted
numerous music theatre productions; and was originator
and director of the award-winning jazz ensemble, Synthesis.
He also served in a number of administrative assignments
at BYU, including associate academic vice president for
Undergraduate Studies, dean of the College of Fine Arts and
Communications, and chair of the Department of Music.
As a performer on the trumpet, Dr. Dayley has been a
member of the Utah Symphony Orchestra, a soloist with the
Mormon Tabernacle Choir, and a member of a number of
professional ensembles, such as the Brassworks Quintet. As
a composer, he may be best known for sacred songs, hymns,
and choral settings, such as “Lord, I Would Follow Thee,” “I
Feel My Savior’s Love,” and “Faith In Every Footstep,” which
are widely used in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints. In 1997, he wrote Immanuel, another sacred work
commissioned as part of this series.
A B O U T R A N D A L L K EMPTON , c o n duc t o r
Dr. Randall Kempton (M.M. Brigham Young University,
D.M.A. Arizona State University) came to BYU-Idaho in
1999 and currently serves as director of choral activities and
conductor of the Collegiate Singers. He teaches private voice,
diction, conducting, arranging, and choral methods courses,
and has directed the University Choir, Men’s Choir, and
Women’s Choir. Prior to his arrival in Rexburg, he
conducted ensembles at Arizona State University, Brigham
Young University, Utah Valley University, and the Meridian
School in Provo, Utah. His professional experience includes
work as a pianist, vocal coach, and vocalist in classical, jazz,
and musical theater settings. He studied conducting and
arranging with Mack Wilberg and Ronald Staheli.
About the Soloists
David Olsen received his associate degree from Ricks
College, his bachelor’s degree from Utah State University,
and his master’s and doctoral degrees from the University
of Oklahoma. He teaches at Brigham Young UniversityIdaho, where he directs the vocal program. An avid
performer, he has performed in a wide variety of styles
and venues, from musical theatre to opera, barbershop to
acappella jazz. Some of his recent appearances include the
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title role in Julius Caesar, Papageno in The Magic Flute, the
father in Hansel and Gretel, and the baritone/bass soloist
in Brahms’s German Requiem, Mozart’s Requiem, Handel’s
Messiah, and Robert Cundick’s God’s Everlasting Love.
Alex Withers is a senior at BYU-Idaho. A native of
Rigby, Idaho, he is currently pursuing a major in vocal
performance.
A B O U T THE D EP A R TMENT OF M U S I C
The Department of Music at Brigham Young UniversityIdaho is an accredited institutional member of the National
Association of Schools of Music. The department is
housed in the Eliza R. Snow Center for the Performing
Arts, a beautiful and well-equipped facility. The faculty
and facilities provide an excellent environment for the
serious student of music. A full offering of baccalaureate
programs in music including performance, liberal arts, and
education are available. In addition, the Department of
Music offers a diversity of opportunities for the non-music
major to develop musical skills. With more than twenty-five
performing ensembles, the department has a place for all
who wish to participate in a variety of music experiences.
A B O U T THE SE R I ES
With a strong commitment to the performing and fine arts,
BYU-Idaho is proud to present the eleventh tour of the
Sacred Music Series. The initial commissioned work,
which premiered in 1989, was Darwin Wolford’s Behold,
He Cometh! This helped to establish the foundation of the
current biennial series wherein BYU-Idaho commissions,
performs, and records major Latter-day Saint religious
music. The music is performed by the various musical
ensembles from BYU-Idaho including the Symphony
Orchestra, Collegiate Singers, and the Men’s and Women’s
Choirs. Partial funding for the Sacred Music Series comes
from private donations with generous support from the
Endowment for the Performing and Visual Arts and the
Eliza R. Snow Society for the Performing and Visual Arts.
The next presentation is scheduled for spring 2014.
P A ST S A C R E D M U S I C SE R I ES
2009
r o b e rt c u n d i c k ........................................................................
2007
e d a a s h b y .........................................................................
God’s Everlasting Love
The Tree of Life: Redemption
2005 david a. zabriskie....................................................................................... The Testament of Paul
2003 a. laurence lyon................................................................................... Visions of Light and Truth
2001 daniel e. gawthrop. . .........................................The Passion and the Promise of Our Lord Jesus Christ
1999 merrill jenson.................................................................................................. Come Unto Christ
1997 k. newell dayley. . ........................................................................................................ Immanuel
1995 robert m. cundick.................................................................................................. Song of Nephi
1993
c r aw f o r d g at e s . ...........................................................................
Visions of Eternity
1989 darwin wolford.............................................................................................Behold, He Cometh!
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I . A D i s p e n s at i o n o f Z i o n
BEHOLD MY BELOVED SON Narrator & Orchestra
hosanna! Choir & Orchestra
How Oft Will I Gather You Baritone, Choir & Orchestra
Partakers of the Heavenly Gift Narrator & Orchestra
The Love of God Choir, Audience & Orchestra
Lifted Up In Pride Narrator & Orchestra
O Ye Fair Ones Mormon, Moroni & Orchestra
I I . T h e R e s t o ra t i o n
A Seer Shall the Lord Raise Up Second Narrator & Orchestra
What Is This Dark Foreboding Fear? Baritone & Orchestra
Joseph Baritone & Orchestra
A Gospel of Gladness Choir & Orchestra
He Lives! Baritone, Choir, Audience & Orchestra
Let the Earth Break Forth in Singing Choir & Orchestra
A Marvelous Work Narrator & Orchestra
I I I . L at t e r- Day Z i o n
Bring Forth My Zion Choir & Orchestra
Humble and Full of Love Narrator & Orchestra
Faith In Every Footstep Choir, Audience & Orchestra
Armed with Righteousness Narrator & Orchestra
The Lord Hath Brought Again Zion Baritone, Tenor, Choir & Orchestra
© 2012 Brigham Young University – Idaho. Bring Forth My Zion is available, in whole or in part,
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