Many of these hymn are familiar to Mormons from their hymnal, and were arranged for this performance by renowned Mormon conductor/composer Mack Wilberg. This production was the first of many collaborations between BYU and PBS.
Contents:
Saints bound for heaven (2:42) -- My shepherd will supply my need (4:52) -- Simple gifts (1:31) -- Awake, ye saints of God, awake! (2:56) -- The morning trumpet (2:34) -- Come, we that love the Lord (3:16) -- Wond'rous love (2:34) -- Hark, I hear the harps eternal (2:11) -- Let me fly (2:14) -- Cindy (3:52) -- The promised land (3:47) -- Jesus, the very thought of thee (3:29) --Redeemer of Israel (4:32) -- Third symphony : excerpts / Aaron Copland (3:02) -- How can I keep from singing (4:57) -- Abide with me, 'Tis eventide (3:37) -- Battle hymn of the Republic (5:20) -- Come, thou fount of every blessing (5:23).
Recorded live at Brigham Young University, April 8-9, 1994.