PROGRAM NOTE
A simple yet expressive arrangement of a beautiful chorus (T.B. 862) written by General John Larsson. Based on words taken directly from Philippians 4:6-7, the theme is one of reassurance
to the believer of the incomprehensible peace of God amidst the worries and stresses of life.
The Lord is near; have no anxiety,
Make your requests known to God in prayer.
The Lord is near; have no anxiety,
Make your requests known to God in prayer.
Then the peace of God, which is beyond our understanding,
Will keep guard o’er your hearts and thoughts.
Then the peace of God, which is beyond our understanding,
Will keep guard o’er your hearts and thoughts.
ABOUT THE COMPOSER
Major Ken Smith has served in corps ministry and on training college staff in St. John’s, Newfoundland, and Wellington, New Zealand. Subsequent appointments at THQ in Toronto included almost ten years in the editorial department and five years as Assistant Territorial Music Secretary. During this time, he also served in the Canadian Staff Band, including seven years as deputy bandmaster. A skilled arranger and composer, Ken’s music is featured by Salvation Army bands and choral groups throughout the Army world. Ken is retired from active ministry and lives with his wife Beverley in Stoney Creek, Ontario.