Dearest Children, God Is Near You - SSAA
This tender SSAA arrangement brings the beloved hymn to life with warmth and grace. Vanja Watkins’ setting beautifully highlights the comforting message that God is always near, making it ideal for children’s choirs, women’s choirs, or multi-generational ensembles. Its gentle organ accompaniment supports the voices with elegance, creating a serene and uplifting atmosphere.
Performed by a combined Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society Choir from Southern Cache Valley Stakes at the October 2015 General Conference, this arrangement captures the sweetness and reverent joy of communal worship, perfect for special meetings, devotional services, or seasonal concerts.
Available Formats:
- Full Score (Choral): Physical Copy or Digital Download
- Organ Accompaniment Part: Physical Copy or Digital Download (formatted for ease of page turns in performance)
Composer: John Menzies Macfarlane
Arranger: Vanja Watkins
Lyricist: Charles L. Walker
Difficulty: Intermediate
Performance time: approx. 4:00