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From Homes of Saints Glad Songs Arise

Arranged by Betsy Lee Bailey
Music by G. William Richards
Text by Vernald W. Johns with additional verse by Betsy Lee Bailey

Jackman Music
Sheet Music Plus

From Homes of Saints Glad Songs Arise

            This energetic arrangement switches meters often from 4/4 to 7/8 to give the music a gladsome lilt. Any choir familiar with Malcolm Archer's upbeat setting of "Rejoice the Lord is King" will enjoy singing this rhythmically infused version of "From Homes of Saints Glad Songs Arise."  I have added a third verse to enhance the message of this wonderful hymn.  Although it is marked to be performed energetically, the words should be phrased smoothly and reverently, building to the climax in verse 3.  The piano accompaniment should be played with a light, lyrical touch, like a Madrigal.  A nice choral recording is posted at JackmanMusic.com
Verse 3: "We seek God's blessing on our homes 
To strengthen faimily ties;
To lift us to the highest goal,
That great eternal prize.
When hearts are bound in covenant,
And graced with righteousness,
We'll live together eternally
And find true happiness.
Then sing, O Saints, in hymns of praise,
Sing praise to God on high!"
Awarded a Special Recognition in the Hymn Arrangement Category of the 2013 LDS Church Music Submissions.
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