Restored
I wrote this song to share my belief in the restoration of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and all the blessings associated with it. The original version was recorded by a group of young adults.
But I've had many people ask me to do a version for children. They love the message, but the song seemed a little complicated for Primary. So we recorded a simple children's version and made a quick lyric video.
Then I filmed myself teaching it to a separate group of kids who had never heard it, using my favorite teaching method. No fuss, no visual aids, no hours of prep, but they learn the song well, and understand what it means. I hope it's helpful. Let me know if you have questions - and happy singing!
Sheet Music & Recordings
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Restored
(Group Bundle)
Restored
(Vocal Solo) - 2 copies
Restored
(Choir Bundle)
Restored
(Orchestra Score)
Restored
(Accompaniment Track)
Restored
(Original Recording)
Translated Languages
Sheet music for Restored is now available in these languages:
A Verdade Restaurada
(Restored - Portuguese)
Restauración
(Restored - Spanish)
Lyrics
In the early spring,
In a grove of trees,
A young man knelt to pray.
For the world he knew
Was a world confused,
And he wanted to know the way.
Then a pillar of light descended
And the Father and Son appeared.
When they spoke his name
On that blessed day,
The whole world changed.
Now there is more light
To shine in the dark
And more hope to fill every heart.
More truth to know God is there
And He will answer our prayers.
More peace and strength in the storm
And more power to gather us home.
More faith to lead us closer to Jesus
Our Lord.
All because His gospel was restored.
In a troubled time,
In the growing strife,
If heaven seems so far,
Find a quiet place,
Put the world away,
And ask with an open heart.
For the truth only God can give us
And the promise of joy and peace;
And the time to come like the rising sun,
When the whole world will see
That there is more light
To shine in the dark
And more hope to fill every heart.
More truth to know God is there
And He will answer our prayers.
More peace and strength
In the storm and more power
To gather us home.
More faith to lead us closer to Jesus,
Our Lord.
All because His gospel was restored.
All because His gospel was restored.
YouTube Comments
I am a convert to the church, baptised on January 23rd, 2021. The gospel of the One True Living God is so beautiful and precious and I am forever grateful that as we seek Jesus Christ we will find him more and more. This song invited the Spirit to testify to me in my chest and I can't even explain how wonderful it feels!
- Sharon Valerio
Shawna, you have done it again! Captured the essence of the doctrine in gorgeous music and poetry. Thank you for working to get this one so right!
-Victoria Wilcox
I keep on listening to this song. I found myself crying every time I listened to it Thank you Lord! Praises and Glory belongs to you!
-Bathual Alburo