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'''Barbara A. McConochie''' is the lyricist and composer of the children’s song “Keep the Commandments,” which was also included in the 1985 [[Hymns of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1985 book)|Hymns of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. She also wrote and composed “You’ve Had a Birthday,” which is included in the [[Children's Songbook]]. | '''Barbara A. McConochie''' is the lyricist and composer of the children’s song “Keep the Commandments,” which was also included in the 1985 [[Hymns of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1985 book)|Hymns of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. She also wrote and composed “You’ve Had a Birthday,” which is included in the [[Children's Songbook]]. | ||
| − | : In July 1972 Harold B. Lee became the eleventh President of | + | : In July 1972 [[Harold B. Lee]] became the eleventh President of [http://comeuntochrist.org The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]. One hour after the announcement was made, he met with newspaper and television reporters. One of them asked him if he had a message for Church members. |
: President Lee said: “The safety of the church lies in the members keeping the commandments. There is nothing more important that I could say. As they keep the commandments, blessings will come.” (See Church News, 15 July 1972, page 3.) | : President Lee said: “The safety of the church lies in the members keeping the commandments. There is nothing more important that I could say. As they keep the commandments, blessings will come.” (See Church News, 15 July 1972, page 3.) | ||
: Barbara A. McConochie, a Church member, was so impressed with his words that she wrote the song “Keep the Commandments” (above) for Primary children. Its words tell us of two blessings that come from keeping the commandments: “In this there is safety and peace.”[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/friend/1994/04/sharing-time-keep-the-commandments?lang=eng] | : Barbara A. McConochie, a Church member, was so impressed with his words that she wrote the song “Keep the Commandments” (above) for Primary children. Its words tell us of two blessings that come from keeping the commandments: “In this there is safety and peace.”[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/friend/1994/04/sharing-time-keep-the-commandments?lang=eng] | ||
| − | [[Category:Mormon Life and Culture]] | + | [[Category:Mormon Life and Culture]][[Category:Latter-day Saint hymnwriters]] |
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Latest revision as of 14:59, 22 April 2023
Barbara A. McConochie is the lyricist and composer of the children’s song “Keep the Commandments,” which was also included in the 1985 Hymns of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She also wrote and composed “You’ve Had a Birthday,” which is included in the Children's Songbook.
- In July 1972 Harold B. Lee became the eleventh President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. One hour after the announcement was made, he met with newspaper and television reporters. One of them asked him if he had a message for Church members.
- President Lee said: “The safety of the church lies in the members keeping the commandments. There is nothing more important that I could say. As they keep the commandments, blessings will come.” (See Church News, 15 July 1972, page 3.)
- Barbara A. McConochie, a Church member, was so impressed with his words that she wrote the song “Keep the Commandments” (above) for Primary children. Its words tell us of two blessings that come from keeping the commandments: “In this there is safety and peace.”[1]
