A Choral/Video Presentation on the Life and Atonement of Christ
This orchestrated choral music was inspired by this thought which came to me unexpectedly: “Why has no music been written for the intercessory prayer of John chapter 17?” With a little research, I was amazed to confirm this fact.
Accordingly, I sat at the piano with the scripture, repeatedly reading words John 17:1, “Father the hour is come. Glorify Thy son, that Thy son may also glorify Thee.” Immediately the music came to mind. Not just a melody, but in full 8-part harmony.
What followed was a total of 18 pieces lasting over an hour in performance length. I felt this music was a heavenly gift that might bring a deeper emotional appreciation for the life of the Savior. Since the first piece was The Intercessory Prayer, (number 7 in this sequence) you may wish to play it first.
I sat at the piano with the scriptural text and read the words over and over. The music literally came into my mind and simply flowed as I read the words, “Father, the hour is come. Glorify thy Son, that Thy Son may also glorify Thee.” It was not just a melody; it was a full choral, eight part harmony. The rest of the pieces came in like manner. I cannot but believe this music was a gift from God! And I felt that the music was given for the purpose of bringing His children to a deeper love for our Savior, gratitude for His atonement, and a more heartfelt understanding of the Scriptures.
Source: ChurchofJesusChrist.org “Bible Videos”