My favourite book, other than the scriptures, is Les Miserables, by Victor Hugo. This book inspires me to do better, to help others, and become more Christ-like. So, as it around 1400 pages long and too large to read through and through every day, I listen to the musical fairly often. Some songs remind me of gospel principles, and here they are:
1. Stars, sung by Javert, about Jean Valjean.
This one illustrates forgiveness by showing the exact opposite. It is about how when somebody sins one time, they are lost. There is no forgiveness.
This makes me so, so thankful for the Atonement, that I can be forgiven for the sins that I commit.
(This is a recording of Russell Crowe singing it in the new movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wwp_WOS4nKM)
2. Empty Chairs at Empty Tables, sung my Marius, about the Friends of the ABC, who are all dead.
This song reminds me of how I used to think that death was the end of all things. I now know that death is not the end of life, but simply the end of mortal life.
(This is a recording of Nick Jonas singing it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01c1nSML9Mc)
3. On My Own, sung by Eponine, about Marius.
This reminds me of how we are never alone. Sometimes, it is easy to feel that way, but we are truly not alone.
(This is a recording of Samantha Barks singing it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQnJ4mIfT0c)
4. Bring Him Home, sung by Jean Valjean, about Marius.
This song really is an example of faith, as Jean Valjean always is after his redemption. This is Jean Valjean praying that God will save Marius, and bring him home to live happily. Life comes through faith.
(This is a recording of Hugh Jackman singing it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikpw6c2-Ti8)
Also, just because this is a new song and I love it so very much, here is Suddenly, sung by Hugh Jackman:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lvi-ylOHRP8
I agree with all of these. I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed "Suddenly" was such a beautiful song. :D
ReplyDeleteIt is SO beautiful. It makes me feel so happy inside. <3
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