The Lord Is My Light
My cousin Rosalind was a regular competitor as well in piano and vocal (her Church was in the same domination). Still, I was pleasantly surprised to see her walk out on stage during the vocal solo portion, and calmly look at the crowded performance venue there - including competitors, take a deep breath and give full-diaphragm “all stops out” rendition of “The Lord is My Light and My Salvation.” This arrangement needs a powerful voice to cover the range and soaring phrasing. Roz gave it full justice, to say the least!
In my mind I can still hear her building in intensity - “The Lord is the strength of my life, in whom shall I be afraid?” I think Roz must still be singing that our Lord is her Light, enjoying the throngs around who also are joining in the song.