Nielsenhaven Family Theme Song
Sung by Nielsen family at Don’s funeral in 2002.
Photo taken June 8, 2023
Sung by the Nielsen family at Don’s funeral, 2002.
Firm as the mountains around us
Stalwart and brave we stand
On the rock our fathers planted
For us in this goodly land—
The rock of honor and virtue
Of faith in the living God.
They raised his banner triumphant
Over the desert sod.
And we hear the desert singing:
Carry on, carry on, carry on!
Hills & vales & mountains ringing:
Carry on, carry on, carry on!
Holding aloft our colors,
We march in the glorious dawn.
O youth of the noble birthright,
Carry on, carry on, carry on!
We’ll build on the rock they planted
A palace to the King.
Into its shining corridors,
Our songs of praise we’ll bring,
For the heritage they left us,
Not of gold or of worldly wealth,
But a blessing ever-lasting
Of love and joy and health.
(Chorus)
We are the Nielsen family
Striving to do our best.
Depending on the gospel
To guide us through life’s tests.
We work and we play together
To strengthen family ties.
We work for temple blessings,
Life’s tests will make us wise!
Chorus — alter first line:
“And we hear our family singing…”