Understanding And I Will Love You
The phrase And I Will Love You comes from the Book of Mormon, Alma 7:24. It is part of a verse that runs: "And he shall come forth, and be born of Mary, Yea, even that Jehovah... And he shall come forth, and be born of Mary, and shall come forth among men, and be baptized, and shall endure the temptations of man on his breast, and the sufferings of the afflicted; and, in fine, shall have compassion on all their misfortunes, and shall extend himself unto all who will hear and heed his words." The exact phrase is often quoted in religious music, liturgy, and ceremony. You will find this phrase most commonly in hymn lyrics, wedding music selections, funeral programs, and Sunday School curriculum. Several composers have set the line to music, including arrangements by Craig L. Call, John W. Work III, and others in the Latter-day Saint hymnody tradition. It also appears in popular Christian contemporary music. If you are putting together a wedding program or service bulletin and want to include a setting of "And I Will Love You," here is what actually works in practice. I spent years sorting through sheet music requests for couples, and the first problem you will hit is that there is no single definitive version. Multiple composers have written settings with different key signatures, vocal ranges, and accompaniment styles. Before you pick anything, know who is singing it and what their range is. I had a couple once try to use a SATB arrangement when only the soprano and tenor would actually show up to perform it. We switched to a solo with organ and it worked fine.
The second issue is copyright. Many of the newer settings are under copyright and require licensing through the publisher if you plan to distribute program lyrics beyond a single congregation or if you upload anything to YouTube. The older settings in the public domain do not have this problem. If cost matters, stick with the public domain options. They are still good.
How to Find and Obtain Sheet Music
I usually start with the LDS Hymnals index and the Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints supplementary song collections. The phrase appears in several hymn arrangements compiled by LDS music departments. For solo pieces, ChoralWiki and IMSLP are reliable for public domain recordings and scores. For copyrighted modern arrangements, you can order from Concordia Publishing, Hope Publishing, or the LDS Church's own music distribution channels. If you are looking for a free recording to listen to before you commit, YouTube has full performances of most arrangements. Search by the composer name plus the phrase. Do not rely on random covers for accuracy if you need a trusted score.
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Common Mistakes to Avoid
Transposing a piece into a key that does not suit your performer is the most common error. A SATB arrangement might sit comfortably in F major but become exhausting when moved up to G major for a higher tenor. Always test the vocal line before finalizing. Another mistake is pairing the text with an accompaniment style that overwhelms it. This phrase is intimate. A full organ or orchestra sometimes drowns the lyrical line. I recommend starting with piano or organ alone and building up only if the space demands it. One edge case I ran into: a venue with a poor sound system where the words became unintelligible despite a strong performance. The fix was simply adding a small projection of the lyrics on a screen. It is not glamorous, but it solves the problem immediately.
A Note on Accuracy
I do not have a direct download link to any specific file for "And I Will Love You" because the phrase exists in many arrangements with different publishers and rights. I can tell you where to look and how to pick the right version for your situation. If you need a particular arrangement fast, check your local church music director or a reputable sheet music retailer. Those sources will have the current licensing information and printable PDFs ready.
