Day 11: Praise to the Man
I just finished recording an arrangement of “Praise to the Man”. It’s a bit different than the others I have posted so far — but it sure is fun to play! Let me know what you think!
Listen: [audio:http://www.hinckley21.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/praise-to-the-man.mp3]
Why did I choose Praise to the Man? Let’s let President Hinckley speak for himself.
In President Hinckley’s words:
Hear him share his feelings on this beautiful Hymn:
[audio:http://www.hinckley21.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/hinckleys-words.mp3]
or Read the Transcript:
…”Praise to the Man.” I would like to say a word or two about that great hymn from the pen of W. W. Phelps.
Many years ago when at the age of twelve I was ordained a deacon, my father, who was president of our stake, took me to my first stake priesthood meeting. In those days these meetings were held on a week night. I recall that we went to the Tenth Ward building in Salt Lake City. He walked up to the stand, and I sat on the back row, feeling a little alone and uncomfortable in that hall filled with strong men who had been ordained to the priesthood of God. The meeting was called to order, the opening song was announced, and–as was then the custom–we all stood to sing. There were perhaps as many as four hundred there, for it was a very large stake. Together these men lifted their strong voices, some with the accents of the European lands from which they had come as converts and all singing with a great spirit of conviction and testimony:
Praise to the man who communed with Jehovah!
Jesus anointed that Prophet and Seer,
Blessed to open the last dispensation,
Kings shall extol him, and nations revere.["Praise to the Man," Hymns, no. 147]
They were singing of the Prophet Joseph Smith, and as they did so there came into my young heart a great surge of love for and belief in the mighty Prophet of this dispensation. In my childhood I had been taught much of him in meetings and classes in our ward as well as in our home; but my experience in that stake priesthood meeting was different. I knew then, by the power of the Holy Ghost, that Joseph Smith was indeed a prophet of God.
Full address: “Praise to the Man,” Hinckley, Gordon B.; November 04, 1979
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How beautiful!!! I love it.
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i love this arrangement. your dynamics are great. it puts a lot more feeling to the hymn.
I love to hear Addison play! I love this song, but they’re all my favorite!
I love it so much. Its amazing Addison. Keep up the good work.
oh wow addison that was really good
but it always is
I like this arrangement the best so far.
This is the best arrangement I’ve heard!!! You do amazing work! (hugs)!
Nice song! Love them all
Wow Addison, each song gets better and better! I can’t wait to see what’s next!
This is my favorite song ever and my favorite arrangement ever. SSSSSSOOOOOOOOO good!!
So amazing! This is my favorite version of “Praise to the Man” that I’ve ever heard! It captures the triumph of the song. Thank you so much!