WHEN WE DO FAMILY HISTORY - original song by Angie Killian & Fen Frehner

When We Do Family History
Lyrics by Angie Killian & Fen Frehner
Music by Fen Frehner
Recorded, mixed & mastered by Becky Willard
Vocals by Janey Killian, Audrey Edwards, Hanah Cornaby, McKay Dalley, Lisa Dalley, & Craig Dalley
Piano by Shane Mickelsen
Cello by Sarah Arnesen
Filmed & Edited by Anbre & Beau Lewis

Sheet music is available at www.angiekillian.com/shop

Lyrics:
1. When hearing the stories
Of fam'ly before me--
Their journeys of courage and faith,
I sense them draw near me
And feel their love, dearly;
They silently add to my strength.

Chorus:
When we do fam'ly history,
We're building each branch
Of our fam'ly tree.
Our connection grows strong
With those who passed on
When we do fam'ly history.

2. In boxes of treasures
With pictures and letters,
We learn to discover the past.
We visit new places
And meet friendly faces
To answer the questions we ask.

Chorus

3. When working to find them,
Forever to bind them
In temples with God's sealing keys,
We feel their direction,
And heaven's protection;
Our faith and our knowledge increase.

Chorus
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Fen and I wrote this song in hopes that it would be included in the new primary songbook. While we haven’t heard back from the committee on this song (or any other submissions), we couldn’t wait to share it with you and hope that you might share it with others.

I have found so much joy, peace, and strength in family history work. I’ve often wondered how I can share those blessings with my children; how could I acquaint them with their ancestors so that someday they might continue in this great work? Through simple, meaningful, and beautiful ideas, I have been able to involve my children in family history work and have seen the seed planted in their tender hearts start to grow as they develop that connection and “turn to their fathers” (D&C 2:2).

For a list of fun ideas to bring family history to life for the children in your life, here are some great resources:
https://www.ldsliving.com/21-Family-History-Activities-Perfect-for-Kids/s/84045#:~:text=%2021%20Activities%20to%20Get%20Your%20Kids%20Excited,Mother’s%20Day%20or%20Christmas%20by%20making...%20More

If you want to learn about your ancestors, there are so many people who would love to help you get started! Visit https://www.familysearch.org/wiki/en/Family_History_Library?fbclid=IwAR2ak6WeGqvynPoC4PGMWiW9niCy1Wet_aAAWtOgr-tHnGj1NyriqjO7XiM#Online_Classes for free classes and access to the FamilySearch community.

I have so many amazing people to thank for making this project a success. My friend Fen, first of all, who agreed to work with me on this song; I absolutely adore the music he wrote for this song. Audrey, Hanah, McKay, Lisa and Craig for letting us capture their incredible vocals. Becky, Sarah, and Shane for their beautiful talents. Anbre and Beau Lewis, my kind, patient, and talented siblings-in-law, for filming and editing this video. My husband, Derek, for being as ultra-supportive as ever and making his debut on my channel. Grandmas, moms, and aunts who helped us find pictures for our wall and family mementos to use for filming. My 5-year-old little Janey girl. It was so fun to watch her soak up this song; she had so much fun in the recording studio and being in this video. Lastly, I am grateful for my ancestors, for their presence, persistence, and all-encompassing love; I owe them so much.

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