"What's Is This Thing Called Death," Mormon Tabernacle Choir

[PhenoxRyzing]

............ I am doing very well, in regards to my health.... a simply surgical procedure removed the problem, no need for radiation or anything else.... though I may never have children of my own. That scripture I quoted below... Exodus 14:14... the Lord will fightr for you, and you will hold your peace... continues to bring me peace as I struggle with day to day issues, as all of us do. I believe most firmly in the plan of Salvation, in the atonement of our Savior, and in enduring to the end.

[PhenoxRyzing]

I've posted regarding this song before.... but I post again.... recently I was diagnosed with a form of cancer that's very treatable, but I let fear take over my mind for a time. My bishop reminded me the plan of salvation is REAL, My God and Savior are REAL, and even if this cancer took my life (which is unlikely, due to modern science.. and a LOT of priesthood blessings...) I have nothing to fear if I die.

I am not afraid...

"The Lord will fight for you, and you will hold your peace."

[RegalX12]

@PhenoxRyzing Did you happen to hear Brent L. Top's talk on death? It is amazing. The talk is titled, "What is this thing Man calls death?"

[kathyk243]

@PhenoxRyzing I hope you are doing well.I think everyone would be happy if you were to give us a post on your progress and treatment. Can you tell me what verse of Scripture the verse that you printed is from? I find it very comforting. Be well. Wishing a blessed Easter to everyone. "The Lord will fight for you, and you will hold your peace."  kk

[retiretoheber]

We search to be taught from those who are dying

To feel their pain and breathe with them their last sighing

The love that's shared goes beyond this mortal life

And sweetens grief by deepening the soul unto Jesus Christ

Tenderly assuring us our loved one has been called back

Providing comfort when alone strength we lack

A turning of hearts unto bigger and greater things

Thus, preparing us for what e'er this life brings

[kathyk243]

@retiretoheber What a beautiful poem. Thank you for posting it. My husband DID die from a very untreatable form of leukemia in only 17 days. As a nurse, it was the most horrible death I have ever watched in 33 years of nursing--- not to be able to save my own spouse. I am so happy that your cancer is treatable, and I hope you are doing well. Are you a Jesuit, by chance? If so, your thinking is on the right track! I loved all the Jesuit chaplains where I worked. Blessings. kathyk243@gmail.com

[retiretoheber]

I just feel for those suffering and the sacrifice loved ones make to comfort the dying. There is a bond Created through care That goes far beyond What in life we share We are not left alone To serve, bathe, and feed For our loved one is known By the angels indeed The comfort of angels Awaits and tends our dead As life and death dangles On a very thin thread Through a fatal disease Angels come and attend Helping pain ease Death IS NOT the end blessings to you Kathy

[moonbeaches]

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[prettybabe55]

I would love to know the thing called death is. I'm meant to grieving cos of a death so what is it? Can someone tell me the answer?

[PhenoxRyzing]

"death" from this life, is simply a passing to the next..... whomever you grieve for, is now in a better place, better and more Godly than this earth.......

As Mormons, or members of the LDS faith, we believe that death is simply part of the progression of life. We lived as spirits before we came here, we live here as mortals, and when we die, we again become spirits until we learn all we must to attain Godhood.

I don't know you, or your background, but I hope you find comfort in my words.

[prettybabe55]

Thanks for your descriptions and stuff.

[Theysee35]

PRAISE BE TO GOD..THE AUTHOR OF ALL EXCELLENCE(Anything good in us through His INdwelling Holy Spirit).The LORD JESUS..is the 1 & ONLY SOURCE we are just CONDUIT of that goodness.

WE THANK YOU LORD!

[Chesterbarnes1]

Very moving story, Hinckley was a fine man. I know nothing else personally about him but the volumes of positive information I've read over the years about him.

[gracemei65]

Praise the Lord forever !!!

[tgl328]

Thats some story... very inspirational and touching, i felt the spirit as i read it.

[cjsulesky]

Verse 2 and 3

O God, touch thou my aching heart,

And calm my troubled, haunting fears.

Let hope and faith, transcendent, pure,

Give strength and peace beyond my tears.

There is no death, but only change,

With recompense for vict'ry won.

The gift of Him who loved all men,

The Son of God, the Holy One.

[cjsulesky]

Here are the lyrics: Thank you to abc4 for supplying it. Please note, that I con only post 500 characters at a time...so verse 2 then three will follow this one.

"What Is This Thing That Men Call Death"

By President Gordon B. Hinckley

Music by Janice Kapp Perry

What is this thing that men call death,

This quiet passing in the night?

'Tis not the end, but genesis

Of better worlds and greater light.

[dancinfreak18]

Wow.... thanks so much for posting this. I heard Janice Kapp Perry talking about it on the radio after conference was over and I really wanted to hear it... I was hoping that someone had put it on YouTube. So thanks!! :]

[Braunepaul]

After the Last session of April Conference 6 April 2008. There was a show on KSL in which Janice Kapp Perry explained how the song came to be. She had a dying relative who was comforted by a Poem Pres. Hinckley had written 20 years ago. Janice wrote him and got permission to write Music to accompany his Poem. She wrote the music and summit it to him for his approval. She received his approval in the Mail the day after his Death. First public performance was this one, at his own Funeral.

[moonbeaches]

Click '' MORE INFO'' in my link Thanks!

Sweet!!!!

Our beloved Prophet is with his mom he lost early in his life, and his sweet wife.

[mommydew2]

Just so we are clear, Janice Kapp Perry wrote the music not the words. The words are a poem President Hinckley wrote.

[shereebustos]

Beautiful song, and what a tribute to a beautiful person.

[thianakolo]

This is a very well thought out song. Thank you Janice for writing it. I'm glad President Hinckley approved of it. Thank you again. He served well and lived well. God bless Gordon B. Hinckley.