Consider the Lilies

John Rutter (Composer), Jonathan Willcocks (Performer), Anonymous (Artist), Mack Wilberg (Artist), John Ness Beck (Orchestra), American Anonymous (Artist), Janice Kapp Perry (Artist), Malcolm Archer (Artist), Stephen Harrison Paulus (Artist), John Longhurst (Artist), Carl J. Jr. Nygard (Artist), Crawford Gates (Artist), Roger Hoffman (Artist), Clay Christiansen (Artist), Richard L. Elliott (Artist), Mormon Tabernacle Choir (Artist)

Product Details

• Performer: Jonathan Willcocks
• Orchestra: John Ness Beck
• Composer: John Rutter
• Audio CD (May 6, 2003)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Mormon Tabernacle
• ASIN: B00008VGLL
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #6,560 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Sweetest Music, June 6, 2004

By	James D Thornton (Salt Lake City, UT United States) - See all my reviews

I love this CD. My family and I listened to it over and over and over again, during the last few weeks of my mother's life. It has been a comfort to me in time of sorrow. Now it brings tears every time I listen to it. This music is like loving arms around me. It touches my soul. I've given so many away, I should have bought a case of them.

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Peaceful, beautiful and inspirational., April 1, 2003

By A Customer

First off, I have to admit that I received a copy of this a few days early, because I'm part of the Choir and took part in recording this project. Having just heard it, I'm thrilled by how it turned out.

This is the first CD released on the brand new "Mormon Tabernacle Choir" record label. For those of you who have purchased the recent Telarc CD's, the sound here is a little thicker; it sounds more like sitting and hearing the choir in the Taberncle on Temple Square, whereas the Telarc CD's had a "drier" sound.

But the music is where this CD shines. Each song is an affirmation of life and hope. There are several new arrangements by Barlow Bradford and Mack Wilberg, the associate directors of the choir, and almost every piece is accompanied by the superb Orchestra at Temple Square. The booklet that joins the CD is also very nice: full lyrics are included, along with gorgeous pictures of lilies throughout, and the words of the Savior interspersed on each page. Personally, I have a hard time choosing a favorite song; I love each and every song that we recorded for this release. (Trivia note: also recorded for this CD, but not included was John Tavener's "The Lamb," which hopefully will show up somewhere, since it is stunning.)

Find a quiet time to listen to it; read the lyrics as you listen. I promise you that you will feel a sweet, peaceful spirit in this music.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is my new all-time-favorite CD!, April 22, 2004

By	Carol J. Reynolds (Indianapolis, IN United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I bought this CD because I had heard "My Shepherd Will Supply My Need" once and loved it. But it's just one of the many beautiful songs on this CD. I'm at a loss to describe what joy this music brings to me each time I listen to it. I carry it from house to car and back again so I can enjoy it wherever I am. I've given away several "Consider the Lilies" CD's to friends and relatives, something I've never done before. Anyone who is facing a serious challenge in life will be uplifted and comforted by this ethereal music.