Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
For nearly a century, Music & the Spoken Word has broadcast messages of hope and inspiration alongside the beautiful music of the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square.
Broadcast every Sunday on more than 2,000 stations and streamed worldwide, Music & the Spoken Word has been a source of peace and comfort through times of war, tragedy, and change. From the Great Depression to global pandemics, it has remained a constant, bringing the glory of sacred music and heartfelt spoken word into homes worldwide.
00:00:00 - Opening
00:00:37 - “Antiphon,” from “Five Mystical Songs” (Vaughan Williams)
00:04:04 - “Morning Has Broken” (arr. Wilberg)
00:06:32 - “All Things Bright and Beautiful” (arr. Wood)
00:07:55- “A New Commandment I Give unto You” (Gates)
00:09:22 - “O Splendor of God’s Glory Bright” (arr. Wilberg)
00:11:26 - “Shenandoah” (arr. Wilberg)
00:17:22 - The Spoken Word: “Being Teachable”
00:20:12 - “It’s a Long Way” (Murphy)
00:23:42 - “My God Is So High” (arr. Murphy)
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For nearly a century, Music & the Spoken Word has broadcast messages of hope and inspiration alongside the beautiful music of the Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square.
Broadcast every Sunday on more than 2,000 stations and streamed worldwide, Music & the Spoken Word has been a source of peace and comfort through times of war, tragedy, and change. From the Great Depression to global pandemics, it has remained a constant, bringing the glory of sacred music and heartfelt spoken word into homes worldwide.
00:00:00 - Opening
00:00:37 - “Antiphon,” from “Five Mystical Songs” (Vaughan Williams)
00:04:04 - “Morning Has Broken” (arr. Wilberg)
00:06:32 - “All Things Bright and Beautiful” (arr. Wood)
00:07:55- “A New Commandment I Give unto You” (Gates)
00:09:22 - “O Splendor of God’s Glory Bright” (arr. Wilberg)
00:11:26 - “Shenandoah” (arr. Wilberg)
00:17:22 - The Spoken Word: “Being Teachable”
00:20:12 - “It’s a Long Way” (Murphy)
00:23:42 - “My God Is So High” (arr. Murphy)
Let's stay connected:
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Follow The Tabernacle Choir on Instagram: instagram.com/thetabernaclechoir
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Stream The Tabernacle Choir on Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, and Pandora.
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![No Man Is An Island | Spoken Word #5058 August 23, 2026
“No man is an island, entire of itself; every man is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.” Those words, written more than 400 years ago by John Donne, are as true today as they have ever been.
Each of us—every human being—matters so very much in this world. The influence of “you” or “me” as an individual is great, even beyond our ability to comprehend. Often, when we look at our lives, we do just that—we look at our lives through our own lenses and experiences. But if we could take a step back—maybe even 100 steps back—we would begin to see just how deeply our lives actually influence the lives of others.
The power that lies within a person is propelled by personal choice. In each of our lives, there are times when major decisions need to be made—decisions that have consequences, for good or bad, for decades or even generations to come. But more often, we make seemingly small everyday choices—underlying choices, if you will, that hold great and at times unappreciated potential for true and lasting impact.
An executive recently shared the underlying choices in his life. He asked: “Will I choose faith and trust, or control and security? Will I focus on what I can give, or only on what I can gain? Will I view my role as one of stewardship or ownership? Do I serve others or do I take advantage of them? Am I dedicating my time to what matters most, or simply seeking to maximize profit?”
Whatever our situation in life may be, our underlying decisions become directional. They determine whether we live as an island unto ourselves or as a contributing part of the main.
The world, at times, can cause us to feel as if we’re disconnected on a far away remote island feeling that no one understands and that we must look out only for ourselves. But this is false. We are connected to one another. We each have the power to choose, the power to serve, the power to influence. As John Donne reminded us, “No man is an island. [Each of us] is a piece of the continent, a part of the main.” No Man Is An Island | Spoken Word #5058 August 23, 2026](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/WV00RLiSl-Q/mqdefault.jpg)




![A Special Message from Elder Dube: Finding Joy in Jesus Christ
Join us for this meaningful episode that brings together voices from around the world in a message of hope, connection, and love.
Brothers and Sisters! What a joy to be with you today! You, my dear friends from my sweet home of Africa! It is a great privilege to be with you today, wherever you are listening around the world. My remarks are centered on finding Joy in Jesus Christ.
Did you feel the joy radiating from the eyes of those pre-recorded choirs in South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and Zimbabwe? I felt the love of our Father in Heaven through those choirs and the Tabernacle Choir. “God knows us personally, and He loves us more than we can comprehend.” He also knows who we are becoming.
As we reflect on the song they sang, we are reminded of our daily challenges: physical pain and anguish, our weaknesses and shortcomings, fears, regrets, despair and desperation, the injustices we face, and the emotional distress that besets us. The hymn How Firm a Foundation reminds us our Savior suffered the pain of what we are going through. He loves us and promises, “Look unto me in every thought; doubt not, fear not.” “I am with thee,” That promise of joy is real.
Can you see how the second verse speaks of us, in every season of life?
In every condition—in sickness, in health,
In poverty’s vale or abounding in wealth,
At home or abroad, on the land or the sea
As thy days may demand, so thy succor shall be.
When storms of life come—when drought comes, when work is scarce, when sickness visits our homes—when repentance is needed—we look to Him. He walked a harder road than any of us, and He did it for us. “Who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of God.”
May we embrace the Savior’s invitation and find joy in our lives and in the lives of our loved ones: “If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love: … These things have I spoken … that your joy might be full.”
Joy is not a prize for people whose lives are easy. It is a gift to people who walk with Christ, even through hardship. As our prophet, Dallin H. Oaks said, “Only in Christ can our joy be full.”
To His disciples, Jesus promised: “Your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.” He then invited us: “Ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.”
Life in Africa is beautiful, and life in Africa can be hard. But focusing on eternal life and the plan of happiness helps us find joy amidst challenges. Jesus is the center of that plan. When we look to Him, fear is replaced with faith. Sorrow is lifted by hope.
Consider this promise in the third verse of the song we just heard: Fear not, I am with thee; oh, be not dismayed.
For I am thy God and will still give thee aid.
I’ll strengthen thee, help thee, and cause thee to stand
Upheld by my righteous, … omnipotent hand.
President Oaks taught: “Joy is more than happiness. Joy is the ultimate sensation of wellbeing. It comes from being complete and in harmony with our Creator and his eternal laws.” Happiness depends on circumstances. Joy depends on Christ. When we are in harmony with Him, we feel whole—even during trials. In this life, we can experience divine joy, and in the next life, we can have fulness of joy; ... even as the Father hath given [Jesus Christ] fulness of joy.
President Russell M. Nelson taught: “When the focus of our lives is on Jesus Christ and His gospel, we can feel joy regardless of what is happening—or not happening—in our lives.”
I testify that Jesus Christ lives. He is our Savior. His Atonement and resurrection are real. Because of Him, we can have peace in our hearts and joy in our homes—from Cape Town to Cairo, from Lagos to Lusaka, from Harare to every village.
I know God knows and loves you. He knows what you are becoming. May we look to Jesus, walk with Jesus, and have joy in Jesus.
In the sacred name of Jesus Christ, Amen. A Special Message from Elder Dube: Finding Joy in Jesus Christ](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Xh6IpEiuiLQ/mqdefault.jpg)



