Carma Salvesen’s poem, “If” inspired the writing of this song by Kathleen Holyoak for SATB choir and expresses the desire to walk in the footsteps of Christ in the land of His birth. As we attend the temple, we find ourselves walking in hallowed places and in essence, in the footsteps of our elder brother and Savior. Follow the words by Carma and Kathleen as you listen to this hauntingly beautiful melody:
If I could go to Galilee and walk the paths where Jesus walked
And sit on tender grasses green on the hillside where He taught.
If I could ponder of His plan upon a rock that knew His hand,
Or walk along the seashore where His feet had touched the sand.
My spirit years within me to gently hold His hand.
I’ll never walk where Jesus walked,
I’ll never see the blessed Galilee.
I worship in His holy temple where I know He’s walked before.
Have His feet been down this hallway?
Has His hand ever touched this door?
Has He stood in this very room? Has He looked at what I see?
I close my eyes and picture Him,
the son of God, who died for me.
I do not need to go to Galilee nor to travel far away.
My tender heart is filled with thoughts of Him.
No Galilee, yet my testimony burns within, burns within.
Now I know, I know I’ve walked where Jesus walked!
Composed by: Holyoak, Kathleen
Lyrics by: Holyoak, Kathleen; Salvesen, Carma Key: d minor, e minor Voicing: SATB, piano Language: English Duration: Approx. 3:40
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The Keeper of Galilee (Holyoak, SATB)
Kathleen Holyoak - Composer
SATB, piano
The Keeper of Galilee (Holyoak, SATB)
“The Keeper of Galilee,” is a lovely SATB arrangement by composer, Kathleen Holyoak. The beautiful and most descriptive words by Sherry Summers provide listeners with a visual of Galilee, the place where many miracles took place during Christ’s ministry:
The Keeper of Galilee
They traveled the rills and the rolling hills
to the place where the Master would be.
Some journeyed as far as the desert sands
to the shore of the murmuring sea.
The lame man had left his bed and walked;
the blind man from birth now could see!
The people of neighboring villages knew
of the Keeper of Galilee.
His arms opened wide to the whole country side
as He stepped from the old fishing boat.
And then one by one, Father’s beautiful Son
introduced His disciples by name.
He spoke of the precious birds and flow’rs
and how He would take care of me.
My eyes never moved from the billowing robes
of the Keeper of Galilee.
I heard Him speak, He spoke to me
from the banks of the Galilee.
If He could calm a raging storm,
He could certainly do this for me.
The stones and the trees seemed to magnify
the words of this soft-spoken man.
My sorrow released as I wept at the feet
of the Keeper of Galilee.
Right there, near the rock, when He taught I knew
from the moment we met by the sea;
My life would never be the same.
He would carry my burdens for me.
And when the sun cast a silhouette,
five loaves and two fishes would feed
the five thousand hungry who were cared for that night
by the Keeper of Galilee.
My sorrow released, it was left at the feet
of the Keeper of Galilee.
Composed by: Holyoak, Kathleen
Lyrics by: Summers, Sherry Key: Ab, Bb, G Voicing: SATB, piano Language: English Duration: Approx. 4:20
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Stand as a Witness (Holyoak – SATB)
arr. Kathleen Holyoak
SATB, Piano and Cello
Stand as a Witness (Holyoak – SATB)
Stand as a Witness; Kathleen Holyoak, arranger
“Stand as a Witness,” an award-winning arrangement by Kathleen Holyoak with SSAA or SATB voicing, if suitable for any worship service. Bach’s melody is haunting, the arrangement speaks to the hearts and a cello obbligato adds a warmth to the SSAA or SATB voicing. This is one arrangement you will want to add to your choral library collection. Gary Croxall’s words make a statement to all who follow Christ.
Composed by: Bach, Johann Sebastian
Arranged by: Holyoak, Kathleen Lyrics by: Alexander, Cecil Frances; Croxall, Gary Key: B major, b minor Voicing: SATB, Piano and Cello Language: English Duration: Approx. 3:10
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Come unto Christ, the Holy One of Israel
Daniel Carter, composer
SATB, piano
Come unto Christ, the Holy One of Israel
Come unto Christ, the Holy One of Israel – Daniel Carter, composer
A moving anthem for choir and piano by Daniel Carter commissioned to celebrate the Sesquicentennial Anniversary of the LDS Church in 1997. Out of print for the past 21 years, this anthem is now available exclusively at holysheetmusic.com
Composed by: Carter, Daniel
Lyrics by: Carter, Daniel L. Key: D Voicing: SATB, piano Language: English Duration: Approx. 3:25
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How Beautiful Thy Temples, Lord
Arr. David A. Zabriskie
SATB, piano
How Beautiful Thy Temples, Lord
How Beautiful Thy Temples, Lord – David Zabriskie, arranger
How Beautiful Thy Temples, Lord , arranged by composer, David Zabriskie for SATB voicing. A beautiful and easy arrangement of this beautiful hymn for SATB. The arrangement includes unison singing for men, women, all voices and one verse of SATB parts.