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Voicing/Instrumentation: Primary Children/Primary Solo
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Children
Children's Songs
Courage
Eternal Life/Exaltation
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Gathering of Israel
Genealogy/Family History
Home/Family
Hope
Israel
Knowledge/Truth
Missionary Work
Spirit
Strength
Testimony
Truth/Wisdom and Knowledge
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More about Jana Mendes:
My name is Jana Mendes. I am a former teacher turned stay at home mom from Sandy, Utah. I have always loved music, especially creating my own. I have done a lot with music in my church and personal life. One of my favorite callings has been serving as ward choir director. I have six children and a wonderful husband who are my best friends. If you use any of my music I would love to hear about it!
In late 2018 I set out to write a new song for primary children. I wasn't sure what theme I wanted it to cover, but one day while doing dishes the chorus came to me piece by piece. I didn't originally attach the "gathering Israel" theme to it. I tried to come up with verses with various themes and nothing seemed to fit. Then one day while pondering President Russell M. Nelson's worldwide Youth Devotional "Hope of Israel" given June, 3, 2018, I realized this was supposed to be the theme of my song. After that realization the verses came easily. It was a beautiful experience. The first verse is about being willing to give our hearts and our time to the Lord. The second is about helping our family and friends along the covenant path, and the third is about doing work for those on the other side of the veil.
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Lyrics: My Heav'nly Father loves me, and I love Him too.
And so I want to help Him in the work He has to do.
I will give my heart, my time, my strength, my love.
He will give me joy, great blessings from above.
CHORUS:
I will have courage to stand up even when I stand alone.
With joy I'll share the gospel truths the spirit has made known.
For the Lord will give me power as I grasp the iron rod.
I will help Him gather Israel, build the kingdom of God.
My family, friends, and neighbors will need help along their way
to take steps toward the Savior and have faith to obey.
I will help them see the joy the gospel brings
And invite them to come to know the King of Kings.
CHORUS
There are thousands waiting on the other side
to make eternal covenants that I can help provide.
I will seek names and of my family,
Seal them in the temple for eternity.
CHORUS
