*Award of Distinction, 2025 Church Music Submissions, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Within His Holy House came about when I was asked by a Priesthood leader to compose an original song for our stake choir to sing for a special temple celebration fireside that we were planning to celebrate the upcoming dedication of the Syracuse Utah Temple.
I spent many nights sitting in my car in front of the unfinished temple trying to put my feelings to music.
Peace. Mercy. Longing. Faith. Commitment. Grace. Beauty. Priesthood. Reverence. Ordinances. Safety. Refuge. Light. But most of all….
Home.
“…A place of peace that draws my spirit home.”
This song has a piece of my heart. 🤍🤍🤍 Performing it with our stake choir and orchestra was a spiritual highlight of my life.
Performance note:This work may be performed with SATB choir and piano or organ alone. Optional instrumental parts are available to add color and depth when additional players are available.