Thanksgiving Special: A Virtue for Every Season of Life (11/21/21) | Music & the Spoken Word

Music & the Spoken Word Thanksgiving special broadcast with The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square. Conducting today’s program is Mack Wilberg, with the Bells at Temple Square and guest artists the Gabriel Trumpet Ensemble, organist Andrew Unsworth, and the spoken word by Lloyd Newell. 
Opening Credits (0:00)
1) “Prayer of Thanksgiving” (01:10)
Music: Edward Kremser
Lyrics: Theodore Baker
Arrangement: Nathan Hofheins
2) “For the Beauty of the Earth” (04:40)
Music: John Rutter
Lyrics: David Grant
3) (Organ Solo) Prelude on “Simple Gifts” (08:10)
Music: Shaker Tune
Arrangement: Franklin Ashdown
4) “I Think the World Is Glorious” (10:42)
Music: Alexander Schriener
Lyrics: Anna Johnson
Arrangement: Mack Wiberg
5) “Home is a Special Kind of Feeling” from The Wind in the Willows (13:06)
Music: John Rutter
Lyrics: David Grant
6) “Now Thank We All Our God” (16:15)
Music: Johann Crüger
Lyrics: Martin Rinkhart
Arrangement: Mack Wilberg
7) (Spoken Word) “A Virtue for Every Season of Life” (19:40)
Narrator: Lloyd Newell
8) “Come, Ye Thankful People, Come” (22:37)
Music: George J. Elvey
Lyrics: Henry Alford
Arrangement: Mack Wilberg
The Spoken Word: “A Virtue for Every Season of Life”
By: Lloyd Newell
Isn’t it interesting that sometimes those who have the least are the most grateful, and yet there are others who seem to have everything-except gratitude? As religious leader Henry B. Eyring observed: “We so easily forget that we came into life with nothing. Whatever we get soon seems our natural right, not a gift. And we forget the giver. Then our gaze shifts from what we have been given to what we don’t have yet.”
Gratitude-for life, for blessings, for the Giver of this beautiful world and everything in it-is a timeless and timely virtue. People like to be around grateful people. They like to help grateful people. They don’t soon forget grateful people.
One woman fondly remembers an elderly friend named Dorothy, whom she visited to help her with some tasks that age had made difficult. After each little act of service, Dorothy would say, “Do you know how grateful I am?” During the visit, the power went out, and when Dorothy looked out the window and saw the workers restoring her power, she said, “I hope they know how grateful I am.” When it was time for Dorothy’s friend to leave, she whispered the prayer she learned from Dorothy: “Do you know how grateful I am?”
It’s worth pondering-do others know how grateful you are? Better yet, do you know? Many express their thanks in gratitude journals, counting their blessings as they respond to the prompt “How did God bless me today?”
“If you do that long enough and with faith,” Henry B. Eyring taught, “you will find yourself remembering blessings. And sometimes, you will have gifts brought to your mind which you failed to notice during the day, but which you will then know were a touch of God’s hand in your life.” And think of the joy your family will someday feel as they look at this record of thankfulness.
So many other virtues we seek flow from gratitude. Without gratitude, we become self-focused and insecure, wondering if someone somewhere has more or better. Gratitude, on the other hand, opens our hearts to God and to others. It blesses us in seasons of scarcity and seasons of plenty. Indeed, gratitude is a virtue for every season of life.

Episode aired November 21, 2021, Broadcast Number 4810.
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[@gracepino6738]

Many thanks & God bless each & every one of Y O U. Thanks moment by moment.

[@user-tx5bs8nc8p]

I find myself looking for many things to be greatful for. On days when I feel tired, not useful, and like there is nothing I can do, I say a "thankful" prayer. These prayers make me feel more "human" and give me hope for a better day. I am greatful for my Father in Heaven and for my Savior. I am so greatful I chose to come to Earth. Try being more thankful when you're not having a good day. It works!

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Glorius...!!!!

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I'm iloka Christian chinonso from Nigeria I live in Bangladesh for garment business... I'm just a new member.. I hope I'm welcome here

[@ruthbrown9060]

I have so much to be grateful for that I have started taking for granted

[@johnguerin1960]

Thanks be to God!!!

[@giovanisantos5276]

The holly spoken music at church of Jesus Christ LDS has been indispensable for our sanctification. So we need to get more devotion with deity.

[@beccamahan5655]

Vermont power company restored my power after the Sandy Storm & I remember the gratitude.

[@roymillard5784]

The simple spiritual joy of gratitude. Thank you.

[@timtaylor5092]

I so look forward to this Tab Choir program every week. It spiritually uplifts me.

[@connieeicher]

For the Beauty of the Earth is my favorite. So pretty! Thank you for this beautiful Sabbath music.💙

[@valclement7758]

What a awesome spiritual experience.

[@petermeckel5710]

What a wonderful, heartwarming addition to this uniquely important day of Thanksgiving.

[@gailrichardson8534]

Just found this particular program today..was unable to find it sooner on KZbin. Beautiful music as always, and the message helped to reinforce an "attitude of gratitude" I've been striving to cultivate. One of the most important parts of that I've learned though, is to be sure to let others know how greatful we are for them and for even the smallest things in our lives.🌼🦋🤗🙏

[@mssrus]

With all the tumult and confusion all around us, stopping to show gratitude can make the difference between despair and hope. I am thankful for the Gospel, dear friends and family far and near, and for that light that fills and calms the heart. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@trevortomah8508]

Beautiful, blessed beautiful hymnal music, may GOD bless all, thank you for sharing the music.

[@msminer8508]

Beautifully done - thank you all.

[@Stan_Merrill]

I am so happy the Tabernacle Choir is able to perform live again each week!!

[@janieconroy8660]

I think The World is Glorious, thanks for singing that! And thanks to Janeen Brady! Love that song!

[@merlenepryce1263]

I love listening to the Mormon Tabernacle Choir. the music, voices and songs are so good. great Thanksgiving special. Looking forward for the Xmas Special

[@RocksPolarBear]

It was so cool to hear this in person. Such a magical experience

[@arthursaulda9608]

I always love this beautiful music & the spoken word!

[@lewisgarner]

I’m grateful for this wonderful, inspiring music!

[@mouseytiffany3579]

Wishing you a wonderful thanksgiving. I’m losing, HOPE! Im facing trials and tribulations! I’m discouraged! I lost my job over not wanting the vaccine due to my pre existing health conditions (lupus) I’m a single mother with two children both are autistic. Im so ashamed I can’t even afford Thanksgiving dinner this year. I have no family or friends that may help me. I feel all alone. Facing homelessness next month, but keeping faith! In GOD!

[@jkw5374]

I am in England, but I hear your cry! Go to the Mormons. Or the Salvation Army. Don 't stay like this. Get help whatever way you can. You owe it to yourself and your children. Don't give up. Cry out to God. I know, I've been in a similar situation. In the end I had to ditch any vestige of pride or self reliance that I had left. I was at my end. That was when help came.

[@generussell3579]

God is with you. May God surround you with His peaceful presence!

[@karyshort4994]

I am in Iowa. I have severe depression anxie ty schizophrenia disability Alzheimer's. I keep my testimony of the gospel as best as I know how to remember to. I know my Heavenly Father still loves me.

[@themom1980]

Thank you🍁

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Good luck with your super work.....

[@raeannaroylance5401]

Happy Thanksgiving!🙏🙏🏿🙏🏾🙏🏽🙏🏼🙏🏻❤️

[@ruthbrown9060]

This is Beautiful, thank you

[@christinepoulsen8741]

Beautiful. Thank you.

[@augustopablocliment5033]

Now Thank We All Our God | The Tabernacle Choir 16:16 minute

[@carolkasuda7472]

This was a great format. It was great hearing the individual comments about why each person rises. The concert was beautiful. Thank you.

[@herbertsmith48]

Love your choral music. As a chorister all my life, I would love to have been part of your great choir. Alas, too late now, but I can still enjoy your lovely choral presentations.

[@juancarloslasalle9165]

Maravilloso

[@judithpearson8870]

Beautiful as usual. Happy Thanksgiving.

[@KeyserTheRedBeard]

extremely good video The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. I smashed that thumbs up on your video. Maintain up the first-rate work.

[@EdelweissM_TheJourney]

This is so wondrous! Happy Thanksgiving Day from Minnesota!

[@augustopablocliment5033]

Welcome everybody!!!!

[@doncbolton]

Is this an actual live performance and not previously recorded?? The first since the pandemic?

[@rah1721]

When will we ever hear the full glory of the pipe organ? I'd love to hear the 32' Reed please! Surely at the end of a grand anthem or hymn. I often feel the organ playing is on the reserved side of things however accurate it may be!