On Earth and in Heaven

On Earth and in Heaven – Janice Kapp Perry, composer; Ann Kapp Andersen, arranger

The author of this hymn text, John V. Pearson, was a scriptorian who truly delighted in the scriptures and understood that the important things of both this life and the next are recorded both on earth and in heaven. In 3 Nephi 23, Nephi brought forth the records and laid them before the Lord, who asked why they had not recorded the words of Samuel regarding events surrounding the crucifixion and resurrection.  Nephi remembered that “this thing had not been written” and Jesus commanded that it should be written.

This hymn would certainly be appropriate at Christmas time.  Other verses continue and give a broaderoverview of Christ’s mission, which makes the piece appropriate for Easter worship or for any occasionthat celebrates the life and mission of Jesus Christ. The hymn version of this work, with music by Janice Kapp Perry, won the “Award of Distinction” in the Music Submissions of the LDS Church and had it’s premiere performance at the Music Festival in the Assembly Hall on Temple Square in Salt Lake City.  This choral arrangement by Ann Kapp Andersen widens its appeal to Christian choirs everywhere

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