One by One by Elder David A. Bednar and Paul Cardall

One by One written by Elder David A. Bednar and Paul Cardall

ABOUT THE HYMN
While performing at a fall social for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Cardall was approached by Elder David A. Bednar to write a song he had inside him with a specific phrase that kept going through Bednar's mind. The song has mention to multiple instances in Scripture, where Jesus encountered people, individually and collectively, administering to each person, one by one.

ABOUT THE WRITERS:
Paul Cardall (born April 24, 1973) is a Dove Award-winning pianist, recording artist, and producer at All Heart Publishing. In 1999, Cardall founded Stone Angel Music, which became the headquarters for his budding empire. Without any formal training, Steinway & Sons recognizes Cardall as one of America's finest pianists. Out of his 23 albums released, Cardall has had 11 #1 albums on the Billboard charts, four of which debuted in the top spot, and 21 Top 10 albums, on a variety of charts from New Age to classical. He has legions of fans around the globe, and has amassed 3+ billion streams. In 2018, Cardall’s holiday album, Christmas, was awarded the Gospel Music Association’s prestigious Dove Award for Instrumental Album of the Year. Cardall has collaborated with CeCe Winans, Ty Herndon, Neon Trees' Tyler Glenn, David Archuleta, LDS Apostle David A. Bednar, Rachael Yamagata, Steven Sharp Nelson (The Piano Guys), Matt Hammitt, and many more. Cardall lives in Nashville, TN.

David Allan Bednar (born June 15, 1952) is a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). An educator by profession, Eder Bednar was president of Brigham Young University–Idaho (BYU–Idaho) from 1997 to 2004. Bednar was sustained as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve on October 2, 2004, the youngest man named to that body since Dallin H. Oaks in 1984. He was ordained an apostle on October 7, 2004, by church president Gordon B. Hinckley. Bednar and Dieter F. Uchtdorf were called to fill the vacancies created by the July 2004 deaths of quorum members David B. Haight and Neal A. Maxwell. As a member of the Quorum of the Twelve, Bednar is accepted by the church as a prophet, seer, and revelator. He is currently the seventh most senior apostle in the church.

ABOUT THE PERFORMERS
Performed by The American Heritage Lyceum Philharmonic, an audition-only ensemble for advanced high-school-aged musicians. Students perform masterworks of the repertory alongside sacred music. Conducted by founder Kayson Brown, a passionate music educator whose primary goal is to inspire audiences and the musicians he directs. Featuring Nathan Pacheco, a classically trained tenor who has been featured globally in live performances, including touring the United States, Canada, and Mexico with Yanni; performing with Latin singing sensation Olga Tañon; touring England, Scotland, and Wales with Katherine Jenkins and the National Symphony Orchestra; performing for Prince Charles in conjunction with the British Forces Foundation and the USO; and performing with orchestras and symphonies around the US.

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[dj_alvarez]

When I went my mission, I found this song during my P-Day while trying to find uplifting music to put on my USB. When I first listened to this song, I was filled with the spirit and knew I could use this song to learn more about Christ's ministry in the Americas! I love this song and will share this with people when I get the opportunity! I served in the Honduras Comayaguela Mission from 2017-2019.

[sylmarreviews]

I translated this beautiful piece to Portuguese and It was sung in some Stake Conferences and for Elder Bednar himself, when he visited Brazil.

[aurorarowley]

I remember what a blessing it was to be part of the choir that sang this for the first time in concert. Elder Bednar was even there. I still hold the experience close to my heart. <3

[jacqueturley]

THERE IS a God above us and walks with us each day, believe & have faith he loves us.

[normansifford]

Feel the power of the Holy Ghost in this. He does love us and knows our name individually.

[nicowest]

I am not of any religion and still question God and sometimes not sure of his existence...
That being said...This was beautiful. It touched me and I felt good.
Thank You

[severinobezerra]

Existem canções que tocam mais profundo o coração, que qualquer sermão já proferido. Adoro música bem elaborada, e letras inspiradas. Sou grato por ser SUD.

[jeanellsworth]

Oh, what beautiful song! It totally touches my heart and strengthens my testimony. Thank you Elder Bednar and Brother Cardall. Such a wonderful testimony of Jesus Christ.

[helenatesnar]

It's our first time that our church coir sing this song one by one

[bonnienandino]

A great force for good in this world....this beautiful music and The Church of Jesus Christ.

[kpglenn]

I never get tired of hearing this recording. So beautiful!

[deepopolizio]

This is so beautiful! Thank you for your amazing gift of musical talent. Paul Cardall, one of my favorites.

[TheRealDonLayton]

NOW - it feels like Easter! Thanks to my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and to my Heavenly Father. And thanks to Elder Bednar, Brothers Cardall and Pacheco, to this choir and to the symphony. It was beautifully done.

[dianelirwin]

One of the highlights of singing in choirs over the years was singing this in Stake Conference and having Stanford Olsen from the Metropolitan Opera sing the solo! He was serving in the Stake Presidency at the time. Thank you, Paul for such an amazing, beautiful piece!!

[myrnalamoglia]

Thanks and praises be to God for this beautiful song that is so powerful that strengthens my testimony of the Savior. Everytime I listen or watch the choir I can’t hold my tears as I feel the love of Heavenly Father and our Lord Jesus Christ.
Thank you Elder Bednar and Brother Cardall and all the wonderful members of the Choir and orchestra who provided this amazing video ❤❤️🙏🙏

[cristinapineda]

I'm sooo happy to discovered this beautiful religious song "One by One".

All glory and honor belongs to the Almighty.

Bravo! To the entire orchestra. You are all blessed with beautiful angelic voices

May 10, 2024

[ThomFam]

Paul your gift of music has been such an inspiration to me in my individual walk with the Lord. He truly loves all of us. Thank you for sharing your talents and blessing us with such beautiful music to celebrate the love the Lord has for all of us <3

[carlywright]

THANK YOU TO ALL FOR THE EFFORT THAT WAS PUT INTO THIS PRODUCTION. IT IS SO POWERFUL. I LOVE IT SO MUCH.

[andresalderete]

This is what we have to understand as local leaders: one by one. You might think that thru a sunday talk you can change the ward membership, but it is thru one by one. Individual people are more important that stats and reports. Even a person's problem cannot be more important than the person. For me, this is what the Savior tried to impress on Peter's mind when He said feed my sheep. Yes he was going to be the church president. Yes he would be involve with administrative things. Yes, he would have the responssbility of church programs, but the Lord was telling him that even when he would be in the crossroad of administrative issues and people, dont forget that people are more important than programs, so when you have little time and have to pick one of the two, choose people and leave for later the administrative issue

[jeanniewsteve]

SUCH BEAUTIFUL WORDS OF LOVE, The Savior knows the one, he will not lose even one of his lost sheep, such a lovely testimony of Love for the Savior, thanks to all who were a part of this amazing piece.. wow.