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	Abide With Me Most of humankind has experienced some yearning for what might be described as a time of heavenly rest. This image represents that welcome arrival recorded in Matthew 25:21, ""Well done, thou good and faithful servant...enter thou into the joy of thy lord."" The Book of Revelation (7:17) declares: ""For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes."" The fountain in the background is a reminder of those living waters and is based on an earlier painting entitled Be Not Afraid. In that image, Jesus is shown helping two small children across a turbulent stream, leading and even carrying them to the safety of the other side. This painting represents the ""other side"" of that turbulent stream, a place of eternal rest, where we might imagine Him to say, ""Abide with me."" (See options...)


	Alpha & Omega ""O Jerusalem, Jerusalem...how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings..."" (Matt. 23:37). This is a Messianic exclamation of profound concern and unconditional love for all who have lost their way and suffer while wandering in spiritual darkness. As the slanting rays of the sun reflect upon the rooftops of Old Jerusalem, Christ reflects upon His life's mission and upon those He came to serve and bless. His gaze takes in the glistening gold and marble of Herod's Temple and the smoke of burnt offerings upon the altar. He is keenly aware that soon He will offer Himself up as the true Passover Lamb--the Lamb of God. Here, upon the Mount of Olives, Jesus can see the day, like His mortal ministry, coming to a close. However, a new day always dawns, and there is hope and comfort in His words, ""lo, I am with you always"" (Matt. 28:20). Just as He looked down upon the traveling pilgrims entering Jerusalem, He watches still from yet a higher vantage point, ready to extend His protective wing to all who seek Him. (See options...)


	Awesome Wonder As the Savior of the world, Christ's relationship to the earth remains unique. In some incredible and awesome way He is the life force of all creation. The title ""Awesome Wonder"" refers to the Lord's expression of amazement and satisfaction while surveying the beauties of the earth. Perhaps Nature herself experiences ""awesome wonder"" as she looks upon the Savior. The elements joyfully obey His will and every form of life recognizes the benevolent Prince of Peace. The trees reverently envelop Him, the stream plays its soothing melody for Him while the clouds thunder their impressive salute. The words of the familiar hymn come to mind, ""How great thou art!"" (See options...)


	Bread Of Life (See options...)


	Christ (See options...)


	Christ In A Red Robe Teichert was never timid about bearing her testimony or publicly making it plain how she felt about Mormon pioneers, prophets, or principles. "In a letter written in 1936 she minced no words as she bore her testimony of the Lord and the priesthood, 'the only one great power in the world today.' She literally begged her young kin not to worry 'about clothes or worldly things but . . . serve the Lord and live with his commandments on the tables of your heart.'" (Welch, John W. and Doris R. Dant. The Book of Mormon Paintings of Minerva Teichert. BYU Studies, 1997, p. 146.) Original: oil, 47 x 71 inches, 1945. (See options...)


	Christ Portrait (See options...)


	Christ Portrait (See options...)


	Cleansing Of The Temple (See options...)


	Come And See When I began this painting in April 2008, I paid little attention to the stock market or the world at large. Who could have imagined then that we would witness the implosion of the world’s economic systems, the collapse of century-old institutions, and the loss of millions of people’s life savings. It seemed everything we put our confidence in was taken away – literally overnight. Surely these are the times Jesus spoke of when He said, “Men’s hearts [will] fail them.” – Luke 21:26. Each day as bad news piled up, I found myself longing to be one of those disciples in the painting. To walk with Jesus and feel the peace and joy as they did. One particularly difficult day a thought came to me. I didn’t need to go to the shores of Galilee to walk with the Savior and find His peace, none of us do. We can each feel it right here and right now, no matter how uncertain these times become. Did He not promise us? “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid… ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.” – John 14:27; 16:24 (See options...)


	Come Unto Me When I paint I always start with the eyes, because they are the soul of each painting. Each day as I came in to the studio I had an overwhelming feeling that He was looking at me. Some days I did not feel comfortable looking into his eyes and avoided them, knowing I could do more or be more than I was. Other days I felt comfortable around Him and drew great strength in looking into His eyes. As the painting neared completion I started showing it to others and I was amazed to find that they had the same reaction as I did. Some people did not want to look into His eyes, others smiled, and some cried. It was then I realized that He was not only looking for me, but that he was looking for all of us. I remembered His words, "What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth not leave the ninety and nine, and go after that which is lost?" – Luke 15:4. We are each lost in our own way and the Good Shepherd never stops seeking after us until He has found us and carried us home. (See options...)


	Gethsemane (See options...)


	Greater Love Hath No Man (New Testament \| John 15:13) 13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. (See options...)


	He Was The Son Of God (See options...)


	Hosanna! (See options...)


	I Know My Sheep (See options...)


	In His Constant Care Perhaps no other being in history has been the subject of more artwork than has Christ. Artistic masters throughout the ages have been drawn to the challenge of portraying themes of inspiration and significance. The life of Christ is an enduring model of humility, compassion, and love. This painting is a visual reminder of one of His most comforting messages regarding the worth of each individual soul. ""Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not therefore: ye are of more value then many sparrows"" (Luke 12:6-7). As I look at the intricate design of these little sparrows, experience tells me that where there is a design, there is a designer! It is a comforting thought to consider that somewhere there is a Creator who is aware of and has love for even the least of His creations. There is incredible intimacy in the vastness of this thought. (See options...)


	In Humility (See options...)


	In Remembrance (See options...)


	In Remembrance Of Me A depiction of Luke 22:14–23, this painting illustrates the Last Supper. Christ is in the center of the painting; while the light does not actually emanate from Christ, He is surrounded by a gentle halo of gold in contrast to the more mundane gray shadows of the apostles. The 11 apostles around the table each react differently to His words, highlighting their humanity, while in the background is Judas departing shadow. Original: oil, 32 x 50 inches, 1997. (See options...)