"Praise to the Man, Songs Honoring the Prophet Joseph" with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir

From the joyful opening strains of "The Morning Breaks, the Shadows
Flee," to its more somber conclusion, this new release from the
Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square
commemorates the life and mission of Joseph Smith, called the
prophet of the Restoration by Latter-day Saints everywhere.
 The release date of December 23rd also marks the Prophet's
birthday in 1805 in Sharon, Vermont.

For those not familiar with the theology of The Church of Jesus
Christ of Latter-day Saints, often called “Mormons” or “Latter-day
Saints,” the role of a Prophet is very important—like Moses to the
Israelites, or Peter and Paul to the early Saints. The first of
these, the one called by God to Restore the ancient church in the
latter days, was Joseph Smith, Jr.

Besides the cover painting by David Lindsley, the CD booklet is
beautifully illustrated inside with 9 full-color paintings by Jon
McNaughton and includes a short history of the life and times of
Joseph Smith.

Music Director and Arranger Dr. Mack Wilberg talks about the song
choices and the arrangements in this album of LDS classic hymns
such as "Joseph Smith's First Prayer," "An Angel From on High," and
the title hymn, "Praise to the Man."  Also included are two
children's songs, as well as the millennial hymn "Adam-ondi-Ahman,"
and of course "A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief."

That's this week on The Cricket and Seagull.