Gethsemane
Gethsemane… Jesus loves me…
As a young child, Reese Oliveira captured hearts with her tender rendition of the beloved LDS Primary song, Gethsemane. Her angelic voice brought this sacred hymn to life, sharing a heartfelt testimony of Christ’s love and sacrifice. Recorded when Reese was just nine years old, her performance of Gethsemane became a cherished favorite among members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and beyond. Her pure, emotional delivery resonates deeply, offering a glimpse into the Savior’s atoning love and the profound meaning of His sacrifice. Reese’s childhood performance continues to inspire listeners with its timeless message of faith, hope, and love.
“Gethsemane. Jesus loves me. So He gives His gift to me. From Gethsemane”
Reese Oliveira's rendition of Gethsemane was arranged by Masa Fukuda of One Voice Children's Choir in January 2015, and recorded and produced by Aaron Edson. Gethsemane was written by Melanie Hoffman. Sheet music and .mp3 accompaniment can be purchased here. Music video was filmed and produced by Suzy Oliveira (Reese's mom) in April 2015. Artwork featured in the music video includes public domain work by Carl Bloch , Heinrich Hofmann, Antonio Macias, Arthit Longwilai, WWing, and Motimeiri. Additional artistic and photography works by Greg Olson (used with permission), Suzy Oliveira (used with permission). For full credits, see Gethsemane on YouTube.