John Moyle walked once a week to the temple
He walked twenty two miles each way
He worked hard to complete it’s construction
knowing blessings that he’d get someday
So when a tragedy took off his right leg
He stayed determined, and walked there in pain
On a leg made of wood by the temple he stood
and chiseled, “Holiness to the Lord”
This is a story, a story of faith
a sacrifice made for the work of the kingdom
to build up a temple
a house of the Lord
He gave up his time and his talents and more
for the temple of the Lord
Peter Neilson had grown up in Denmark
But he left all to live with the saints.
He was poor, but he’d earned enough money
for a home that he’d hoped for and saved.
But as it came time to buy temple windows,
more money was needed to pay.
Peter felt in his heart, with his home he could part,
and gave all the money he’d saved
This is a story, a story of faith
a sacrifice made for the work of the kingdom
to build up a temple
a house of the Lord
He gave up his homeland, his savings and more
for the temple of the Lord
Many pioneer women kept heirlooms
like china and dishes and pearls
they’d been handed down for generations
and meant so much to each of those girls
But they wanted to help build the temple
So these items were given away
as were pennies and dimes
and their service and time
they instead left a story of faith
This is a story, a story of faith
a sacrifice made for the work of the kingdom
to build up a temple
a house of the Lord
a place where God’s ordninances could be performed
in the temple of the Lord
And now there are temples all over the world
even here in this place where we dwell
Though in our time it’s different there’s much to be done
and there’s many more stories to tell
What will be our story, our story of faith
our sacrifice made for the work of the kingdom?
Will we serve in the temple
in the house of the Lord
in the place where God’s ordinances have been restored
in the temple of the Lord?
(alternative previous 2 lines)
Will we give of our time and our talents and more
in the service of our Lord?
What will be our sto-ry?
Copyright © 2009 Lindy Kerby
This song is thrilling! I loved the stories and am so glad you took the time to write the 3rd verse – it gave me chills. I am so excited to have the Oquirrh Hills Temple so close! What a blessed and priveleged people we are! Thank you for these lyrics – I can’t wait to hear the demo!
Hooray! I’m so glad to hear it – it is beautiful! Your voice is so pure and clear. Keep singing!
This is a great song and a great website. I hope to use this and other songs in our Stake soon!
Thank you Lindy! This is just the inspirational song I need. I was asked to sing this Sunday, short notice. I started singing this and knew it was the one. I am having a hard time getting through the 3rd verse, but that’s ok. Lots of love, thanks again!
Nicole, If you are talking about getting through the third verse without crying, best of luck. I couldn’t do it either!
I absolutely love this song Sister Kerby! Thanks you so much for having such wonderful songs!
I just had to listen to your beautiful music, All I could think about was how wonderful and gifted you are. It’s so inspirational. What a blessing it is to be a part of your life.
this song is so beautiful. love the lyrics. keep up the good work
This song is truly awesome. This summer vacation I’ll be doing a camp with some children from church centered on walking in faith and this song is so ideal. I enjoy your music very much.
i’m very inspired when i here this song…