Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1985 book) explained

Country:United States
Language:English
Publisher:The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Pub Date:1985
2nd ed. 1998
revised in 2002
Pages:434

Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the official hymnal of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church).Published in English in 1985, and later in many other languages, it is used throughout the LDS Church. This article refers to the English version. The book was published on the 150th anniversary of the publication of the first LDS hymnbook, compiled by Emma Smith in 1835. Previous hymnbooks used by the church include The Manchester Hymnal (1840), The Psalmody (1889), Songs of Zion (1908), Hymns (1927), and Hymns (1948).

On June 18, 2018, the church announced that updated versions of the hymnbook and the Children's Songbook would be created, by soliciting feedback for a one-year period concluding in July 2019, culminating in unified versions of the books in languages used by congregations worldwide, having the same numbering system.[1]

Organization

The book contains a table of contents, followed by a preface with a message from the church's first presidency, which encourages church members to use the hymn book at meetings and in their homes to invite the spirit and to teach doctrine.

The hymn section is divided into thematic groups:

1–61: Restoration
Number Hymn Words Music Notes
1
2 Anon.
3 Now Let Us Rejoice Henry Tucker
4 Truth Eternal
5
6 Redeemer of Israel Freeman Lewis Adapt.: William W. Phelps
7 Israel, Israel, God Is Calling Richard Smyth
8 Awake and Arise Theodore E. Curtis Carolee Curtis Green
9 Come, Rejoice
10 Come, Sing to the Lord
11 What Was Witnessed in the Heavens? John S. Davis
12 ’Twas Witnessed in the Morning Sky Anon. Adapt.: G. William Richards
13 An Angel from on High
14 Sweet Is the Peace the Gospel Brings Mary Ann Morton Alfred M. Durham
15 I Saw a Mighty Angel Fly Anon. English melody Arr.: Ralph Vaughan Williams
16 What Glorious Scenes Mine Eyes Behold Anon.
17 Awake, Ye Saints of God, Awake!
18 The Voice of God Again Is Heard
19
20 God of Power, God of Right
21 Come, Listen to a Prophet's Voice Joseph S. Murdock
22 We Listen to a Prophet's Voice Marylou Cunningham Leavitt Darwin K. Wolford
23 We Ever Pray for Thee Adapt.: Evan Stephens
24 God Bless Our Prophet Dear Bernard Snow Harry A. Dean
25 Now We’ll Sing with One Accord
26 Joseph Smith's First Prayer Sylvanus Billings Pond Adapt.: A. C. Smyth
27 Scottish folk song
28 Saints, Behold How Great Jehovah Douglas W. Stott
29 George Coles
30 English folk song
31
32 The Happy Day at Last Has Come Philo Dibble
33 Our Mountain Home So Dear
34 O Ye Mountains High
35 For the Strength of the Hills Adapt.: Edward L. Sloan
36 They, the Builders of the Nation Ida Romney AlldredgeAlfred M. Durham
37 The Wintry Day, Descending to Its Close
38 Come, All Ye Saints of Zion
39 O Saints of Zion Ed M. Rowe
40 Arise, O Glorious Zion William G. Mills
41 Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise Anon.
42 Hail to the Brightness of Zion's Glad Morning! Edwin F. Parry
43 Zion Stands with Hills Surrounded A. C. Smyth
44 Beautiful Zion, Built Above George Gill Joseph G. Fones
45 Lead Me into Life Eternal
46
47 We Will Sing of Zion
48 Glorious Things Are Sung of Zion Dutch melody
49 Anon.
50 Come, Thou Glorious Day of Promise Anon. A. C. Smyth
51 Sons of Michael, He Approaches Darwin K. Wolford
52 The Day Dawn Is Breaking
53 Let Earth's Inhabitants Rejoice William Clegg
54 Behold, the Mountain of the Lord Leland B. Sateren
55 Lo, the Mighty God Appearing!
56 Softly Beams the Sacred Dawning
57 We’re Not Ashamed to Own Our Lord
58 Come, Ye Children of the Lord Spanish melody Arr.: Benjamin Carr
59 Come, O Thou King of Kings H. Tucker [2]
60 Anon.
61 Raise Your Voices to the Lord
62–96: Praise and Thanksgiving
Number Hymn Words Music Notes
62 German hymn Trans.: William H. Draper; Arr.: Ralph Vaughan Williams
63 Great King of Heaven Carrie Stockdale Thomas
64 On This Day of Joy and Gladness
65 Come, All Ye Saints Who Dwell on Earth
66 Rejoice, the Lord Is King!
67 Glory to God on High James Allen
68
69
70 Sing Praise to Him Johann J. Schütz Bohemian Brethren's Songbook Trans.: Frances Elizabeth Cox (from German)
71 With Songs of Praise Penelope Moody Allen Newel Kay Brown
72 Stralsund Gesangbuch Trans.: Catherine Winkworth (from German); Arr.: William S. Bennett, Otto Goldschmidt
73 Praise the Lord with Heart and Voice
74 Praise Ye the Lord
75 In Hymns of Praise Ada Blenkhorn Alfred Beirly
76 God of Our Fathers, We Come unto Thee
77 Great Is the Lord
78 Daniel C. Roberts George W. Warren
79 With All the Power of Heart and Tongue Lowell M. Durham
80
81 Press Forward, Saints
82
83 Trans.: Peter Williams; William Williams(from Welsh)
84 Henri F. Hemy; James G. Walton
85 Robert Keen J. Ellis
86 Carl Boberg
Stuart K. Hine
Traditional Swedish folk tune Trans.: Stuart K. Hine (from Swedish); Arr.: Stuart K. Hine
87 God Is Love Thomas R. Taylor
88 Great God, Attend While Zion Sings
89 The Lord Is My Light James Nicholson John R. Sweney
90 John Hatton
91 Father, Thy Children to Thee Now Raise
92
93 Dutch folk song; Frans Heijdemann Trans.: Theodore Baker (from Dutch); Arr.: Edward Kremser
94
95 Trans.: Catherine Winkworth (from German)
96 Dearest Children, God Is Near You
97–168: Prayer and Supplication
Number Hymn Words Music Notes
97
98
99 Nearer, Dear Savior, to Thee
100
101 Guide Me to Thee
102 Jesus, Lover of My Soul Joseph P. Holbrook
103 Precious Savior, Dear Redeemer H. R. Palmer H. R. Palmer
104 Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me Edward Hopper
105 Master, the Tempest Is Raging H. R. Palmer
106 God Speed the Right
107 Lord, Accept Our True Devotion Richard Alldridge
108 James Montgomery
109 The Lord My Pasture Will Prepare
110 Cast Thy Burden upon the Lord
111
112 Savior, Redeemer of My Soul Harry A. Dean
113 Our Savior's Love
114 Come unto Him Theodore E. Curtis
115 Come, Ye Disconsolate Thomas Moore
Thomas Hastings
116 Come, Follow Me John Nicholson Samuel McBurney
117 Come unto Jesus
118 Ye Simple Souls Who Stray
119 Come, We That Love the Lord
120 Lean on My Ample Arm Theodore E. Curtis
121 I’m a Pilgrim, I’m a Stranger Hans Henry Petersen
122 Though Deepening Trials
123 Oh, May My Soul Commune with Thee
124 Trans.: Jane L. Borthwick (from German)
125 How Gentle God's Commands Arr.: Lowell Mason
126 How Long, O Lord Most Holy and True
127 Does the Journey Seem Long?
128 When Faith Endures
129 Where Can I Turn for Peace? Joleen Grant Meredith
130 Be Thou Humble
131 More Holiness Give Me
132 God Is in His Holy Temple Samuel Woodworth[3]
133 Father in Heaven Angus S. Hibbard Friedrich F. Flemming Arr.: Edwin P. Parker
134 I Believe in Christ
135 My Redeemer Lives
136 Lewis D. Edwards
137 Testimony Michael Finlinson Moody
138 Bless Our Fast, We Pray James B. Welch
139 In Fasting We Approach Thee
140 Mary Ann Pepper Kidder William O. Perkins
141 Trans.: Edward Caswall (from Latin)
142 Sweet Hour of Prayer William W. Walford
143 Let the Holy Spirit Guide Penelope Moody Allen
144 Secret Prayer Hans Henry Petersen Hans Henry Petersen
145 Prayer Is the Soul's Sincere Desire
146 Gently Raise the Sacred Strain
147 Sweet Is the Work
148 Sabbath Day Lynn R. Carson
149 As the Dew from Heaven Distilling
150 O Thou Kind and Gracious Father Charles Denney Jr.
151 We Meet, Dear Lord Vernald W. Johns Laurence M. Yorgason
152 God Be with You Till We Meet Again William G. Tomer
153 Lord, We Ask Thee Ere We Part Benjamin Milgrove Arr.: Ebenezer Beesley
154 Father, This Hour Has Been One of Joy Nan Greene Hunter Lynn R. Shurtleff
155 We Have Partaken of Thy Love
156 Sing We Now at Parting
157 Thy Spirit, Lord, Has Stirred Our Souls
158 Before Thee, Lord, I Bow My Head Joseph H. Dean Joseph H. Dean
159 Now the Day Is Over
160 Softly Now the Light of Day Arr.: Henry Greatorix
161 The Lord Be with Us
162 Lord, We Come before Thee Now Harry A. Dean
163 Lord, Dismiss Us with Thy Blessing John Fawcett
Walter Shirley
164 Great God, to Thee My Evening Song
165 M. Lowrie Hofford
166
167 Come, Let Us Sing an Evening Hymn
168 As the Shadows Fall Lowell M. Durham Jr. Lowell M. Durham
169–196: Sacrament
Number Hymn Words Music Notes
169 As Now We Take the Sacrament
170 God, Our Father, Hear Us Pray Annie Pinnock Malin Adapt.: Edwin P. Parker
171 With Humble Heart Zara Sabin Thomas L. Durham
172 In Humility, Our Savior
173 While of These Emblems We Partake(SAUL) John Nicholson Samuel McBurney
174 While of These Emblems We Partake(AEOLIAN) John Nicholson
175 O God, the Eternal Father
176 ’Tis Sweet to Sing the Matchless Love(MEREDITH)
177 ’Tis Sweet to Sing the Matchless Love(HANCOCK)
178 O Lord of Hosts Andrew Dalrymple
179 Again, Our Dear Redeeming Lord Theodore E. Curtis Alfred M. Durham
180 Father in Heaven, We Do Believe Jane Romney Crawford
181 Jesus of Nazareth, Savior and King
182 We’ll Sing All Hail to Jesus’ Name Richard Alldridge Joseph Coslett
183 In Remembrance of Thy Suffering
184 Upon the Cross of Calvary Vilate Raile
185 Reverently and Meekly Now
186 Again We Meet around the Board
187 God Loved Us, So He Sent His Son
188 Thy Will, O Lord, Be Done
189 O Thou, Before the World Began Charles Wesley[4]
190 In Memory of the Crucified
191 Behold the Great Redeemer Die
192 He Died! The Great Redeemer Died
193 I Stand All Amazed
194 John H. Gower
195 How Great the Wisdom and the Love Thomas McIntyre
196 Jesus, Once of Humble Birth Giacomo Meyerbeer
English Chorister
197–200: Easter
Number Hymn Words Music Notes
197 O Savior, Thou Who Wearest a Crown Trans.: Karen Lynn Davidson (from German); Adapt.: Johann Sebastian Bach
198 That Easter Morn
199 He Is Risen!
200 Charles Wesley
201–214: Christmas
Number Hymn Words Music Notes
201 Isaac WattsGeorge F. HandelAdapt.

William W. Phelps

202 Trans.: Frederick Oakeley (from Latin)
203 French carol French carol Trans.: James Chadwick (from French)
204 Trans.: John F. Young (from German)
205
206 Martin Luther (See Spurious) Arr.: Rosalee Elser
207
208
209
210 With Wondering Awe Anon. Anon.
211 Yorkshire carol
212
213 Traditional English carol Traditional English carol
214
215–298: Special Topics
Number Hymn Words Music Notes
215
216 We Are Sowing Anon.
217 Come, Let Us Anew James Lucas
218 We Give Thee But Thine Own Anon.; Cantica Laudis Arr.: Lowell Mason; George J. Webb
219 Phillip Landgrave
220 Lord, I Would Follow Thee
221 Dear to the Heart of the Shepherd Mary B. Wingate
222 Hear Thou Our Hymn, O Lord
223 Will L. Thompson
224 I Have Work Enough to Do
225 We Are Marching On to Glory
226 Improve the Shining Moments Robert B. Baird Robert B. Baird
227 There Is Sunshine in My Soul Today Eliza E. Hewitt
228 You Can Make the Pathway Bright Helen Silcott Dungan James M. Dungan
229 Today, While the Sun Shines Luella Clark
230 Scatter Sunshine Lanta Wilson Smith
231 Father, Cheer Our Souls Tonight
232 Let Us Oft Speak Kind Words
233 Nay, Speak No Ill Charles Swain<[5] Anon.
234 Jesus, Mighty King in Zion John Fellows
235 Should You Feel Inclined to Censure Anon.
236 Lord, Accept into Thy Kingdom
237 Do What Is Right Anon.; J. C. S.
238 Behold Thy Sons and Daughters, Lord
239
240 Know This, That Every Soul Is Free Joseph Proud<[6] Roger L. Miller
241 Johnson Oatman Jr.
242 Louis Bourgeois
243 Let Us All Press On
244 Come Along, Come Along William Willes A. C. Smyth
245 This House We Dedicate to Thee Henry W. Naisbitt
246
247 We Love Thy House, O God William Bullock
248 Up, Awake, Ye Defenders of Zion Thomas E. Williams; Thomas A. Becket Sr.
249 Elsie Duncan Yale Adam Geibel
250 We Are All Enlisted Anon.
251 Behold! A Royal Army Adam Geibel
252 Put Your Shoulder to the Wheel
253 Like Ten Thousand Legions Marching Jean L. Kaberry
254 True to the Faith
255 Carry On Alfred M. Durham
256 As Zion's Youth in Latter Days Irish melody
257 Rejoice! A Glorious Sound Is Heard W. O. Robinson
258 O Thou Rock of Our Salvation
259 Hope of Israel
260 Who's on the Lord's Side? Hannah Last Cornaby
261 Thy Servants Are Prepared
262 Go, Ye Messengers of Glory
263 Go Forth with Faith Ruth Muir Gardner Lyall J. Gardner
264 Hark, All Ye Nations!
265 Arise, O God, and Shine William Hurn
266 The Time Is Far Spent German folk song
267 How Wondrous and Great
268 Come, All Whose Souls Are Lighted
269 Jehovah, Lord of Heaven and Earth Joseph Proud[7]
270 I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go Mary M. Brown Carrie E. Rounsefell
271 Oh, Holy Words of Truth and Love Edwin F. Parry
272 Oh Say, What Is Truth?
273 Truth Reflects upon Our Senses Anon; Mason Ellis Abbey (refrain)[8] >
274 The Iron Rod
275 Men Are That They Might Have Joy J. Marinus Jensen J. J. Keeler
276 Come Away to the Sunday School Robert B. Baird Robert B. Baird
277 As I Search the Holy Scriptures C. Marianne Johnson Fisher C. Marianne Johnson Fisher
278 Thanks for the Sabbath School William Willes James R. Murray
279 Thy Holy Word
280 Welcome, Welcome, Sabbath Morning Robert B. Baird
281 Help Me Teach with Inspiration
282 We Meet Again in Sabbath School
283 The Glorious Gospel Light Has Shone Gottfried W. Fink
284 Arr.: Ralph Vaughan Williams
285
286
287 Rise, Ye Saints, and Temples Enter Jean L. Kaberry
288 How Beautiful Thy Temples, Lord
289 Holy Temples on Mount Zion
290 Rejoice, Ye Saints of Latter Days R. Paul Thompson
291 Turn Your Hearts Gaylen Hatton
292
293 Each Life That Touches Ours for Good
294 Love at Home John Hugh McNaughton John Hugh McNaughton
295 O Love That Glorifies the Son
296 Our Father, by Whose Name
297 From Homes of Saints Glad Songs Arise Vernald W. Johns
298 Home Can Be a Heaven on Earth Carolyn Hamilton Klopfer W. Herbert Klopfer
299–308: Children's Songs
Number Hymn Words Music Notes
299 Traditional Swedish melody Trans.: Ernst W. Olson (from Swedish)
300 Families Can Be Together Forever Ruth Muir Gardner
301 Mildred Tanner Pettit
302 I Know My Father Lives
303 Keep the Commandments Barbara A. McConochie Barbara A. McConochie
304 Teach Me to Walk in the Light Clara W. McMaster Clara W. McMaster
305 The Light Divine Matilda Watts Cahoon Mildred Tanner Pettit
306 God's Daily Care Marie C. Turk
307 In Our Lovely Deseret
308 Love One Another Luacine Clark Fox Luacine Clark Fox
309–318: For Women
Number Hymn Words Music Notes
309 As Sisters in Zion (Women)
310 A Key Was Turned in Latter Days (Women) Jan Underwood Pinborough Charlene Anderson Newell
311 We Meet Again as Sisters (Women) Bonnie Lauper Goodliffe
312 We Ever Pray for Thee (Women) Adapt.: Evan Stephens
313 God Is Love (Women) Thomas R. Taylor
314 How Gentle God's Commands (Women) Arr.: Lowell Mason
315 Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee (Women) Trans.: Edward Caswall (from Latin)
316 The Lord Is My Shepherd (Women) James Montgomery
317 Sweet Is the Work (Women)
318 Love at Home (Women) John Hugh McNaughton John Hugh McNaughton
319–337: For Men
Number Hymn Words Music Notes
319 Ye Elders of Israel (Men)
320 The Priesthood of Our Lord (Men) John Craven John Craven
321 Ye Who Are Called to Labor (Men) Mary Judd Page
322 Come, All Ye Sons of God (Men) Thomas Davenport
323 Rise Up, O Men of God (Men's Choir) Arr.: Robert P. Manookin
324 Rise Up, O Men of God (Men) William H. Walter
325 See the Mighty Priesthood Gathered (Men's Choir) Jean L. Kaberry
326 Come, Come, Ye Saints (Men's Choir) English folk song
327 Go, Ye Messengers of Heaven (Men's Choir) F. Christensen
328 An Angel from on High (Men's Choir)
329 Thy Servants Are Prepared (Men's Choir)
330 See, the Mighty Angel Flying (Men's Choir)
331 Oh Say, What Is Truth? (Men's Choir)
332 Come, O Thou King of Kings (Men's Choir) H. Tucker[9]
333 High on the Mountain Top (Men's Choir)
334 I Need Thee Every Hour (Men's Choir)
335 Brightly Beams Our Father's Mercy (Men's Choir)
336 School Thy Feelings (Men's Choir)
337 O Home Beloved (Men's Choir)
338–341: Patriotic
Number Hymn Words Music Notes
338
339 Thesaurus Musicus
340
341 God Save the KingAnon. Thesaurus Musicus

Following the hymns, a section titled "Using the Hymnbook" gives helpful information for choristers and accompanists.

Finally, the hymns are listed in multiple indexes according to the authors' and composers' names, hymn titles, tune names, meters, scriptures referenced, etc.

Format

Most of the hymns are arranged in traditional SATB format with treble and bass clefs. The suggested tempo range (in beats per minute) is given, along with an indication of the appropriate mood for the song such as "joyfully," "reflectively," "with vigor," etc. Beneath the hymn are listed the author and composer and their years of birth and death (if applicable), copyright information, and scriptural references.

The book is laid out so that hymns occupying two pages in the book always start on the left. Thus, a page turn is never required in the middle of a hymn.

A few of the hymns have the same text, and even the same title, but are set to different hymn tunes.

Recordings

The church has released recordings of the hymns in CD sets. One set is instrumental only, and is sometimes used as accompaniment in church meetings. In the other set, the hymns are sung by a quartet with piano or organ accompaniment.

Many popular singers and instrumentalists, including the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square, Orchestra at Temple Square and Saints Unified Voices have also recorded arrangements of LDS hymns.

Languages

Many of the hymns have been translated and published in editions designed for use by non-Anglophones. Currently, LDS hymnbooks for non-English speaking regions of the world are compiled by beginning with a core group of approximately 100 hymns mandated for all LDS hymnbooks, then a regional committee is given the opportunity to select 50 hymns from a list of suggestions and 50 additional hymns that are deemed to be important to their culture groups.[10] Some of these editions include hymns not found in the English version, such as traditional Christmas carols and patriotic music of the countries where they are used.[11] For example, in the Spanish translation, three hymns originally written by Latter-day Saints in Spanish are included (“¿Por qué somos?” by Edmund W. Richardson, “Despedida” or “Placentero nos es trabajar” by Andrés C. González, and “La voz, ya, del eterno” or “¡La Proclamación!” by José V. Estrada G.), along with others taken from earlier hymnals or other sources.[12]

The hymn book has been published in several languages, including:

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/latter-day-saint-hymnbook-and-childrens-songbook-revised Latter-day Saint Hymnbook and Children's Songbook to Be Revised
  2. Book: Edward Roberts. John Paul Morgan. The Tonart: A Collection of Sacred and Secular Music Comprising Hymn Tunes in Every Variety Anthems, Glees and Social Songs : Together with a Complete Elementary Department, Designed for the Use of Choirs, Singing Schools, and the Home Circle. 1868. F.J. Huntington & Company. 381.
  3. Book: Samuel Woodworth. Melodies, Duets, Trios, Songs, and Ballads: Pastoral, Amatory, Sentimental, Patriotic, Religious, and Miscellaneous. Together with Metrical Epistles, Tales and Recitations. 1826. J. M. Campbell. 194–195.
  4. Book: John Julian. A Dictionary of Hymnology. 1892. John Murray. 850–.
  5. Book: Charles Swain. Songs and ballads. 1867. Simpkin, Marshall. 84.
  6. Book: Joseph Proud. Hymns and Psalms, for the use of the Lord's New Church ... Fifth edition. 1818. T. Goyder; sold by S.&H. Hodson. 111–112.
  7. Book: Joseph Proud. Hymns and Psalms, for the use of the Lord's New Church ... Fifth edition. 1818. T. Goyder; sold by S.&H. Hodson. 180–181.
  8. Book: Karen Lynn Davidson. Our Latter-day Hymns: the stories and the messages. Deseret Book. 2009. 302–303.
  9. Book: Edward Roberts. John Paul Morgan. The Tonart: A Collection of Sacred and Secular Music Comprising Hymn Tunes in Every Variety Anthems, Glees and Social Songs : Together with a Complete Elementary Department, Designed for the Use of Choirs, Singing Schools, and the Home Circle. 1868. F.J. Huntington & Company. 205.
  10. Chad Nielsen, "The New LDS Hymnbook: Changes and Possibilities," Times and Seasons, June 20, 2018, http://archive.timesandseasons.org/2018/06/the-new-lds-hymnbook-changes-and-possibilities/
  11. Chad Nielsen, "Sing a Christmas Carol," Times and Seasons, December 23, 2018, http://archive.timesandseasons.org/2018/12/sing-a-christmas-carol-christmas-music-in-the-latter-day-saint-hymnbooks/
  12. Chad Nielsen, "Spanish Hymns and the Future Hymnbook," Times and Seasons, http://archive.timesandseasons.org/2019/04/spanish-hymns-and-the-future-hymnbook/