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[[image: Mormon Hymnbook.jpg|250px|right|alt=Mormon Hymnbook| Mormon Hymnbook]][[Hymns of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1985 book)|Hymns of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] is the official hymn book of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. It was published in 1985 in English and later into editions in various languages. It is used throughout the church globally.  
 
[[image: Mormon Hymnbook.jpg|250px|right|alt=Mormon Hymnbook| Mormon Hymnbook]][[Hymns of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (1985 book)|Hymns of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]] is the official hymn book of [[The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints]]. It was published in 1985 in English and later into editions in various languages. It is used throughout the church globally.  
  
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In June 2018, the Church announced plans to publish new, unified editions of both Hymns and the Children’s Songbook. Members of the Church are invited to participate in the revision process in unprecedented ways. Elder [[Ronald A. Rasband]] noted, "We desire to offer a consistent core collection of hymns and songs in every language that reflects the diverse needs of the global Church in our day.” Elder [[Erich W. Kopischke]] added, "This core collection means that “members of the Church, no matter where they live in the world, will have the same hymns and the same songs and the same hymn numbers!” Members were asked to submit original music and lyrics and to provide feedback.[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/church/news/church-announces-plans-for-new-hymnbook-and-childrens-songbook?lang=eng]  
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In June 2018, the Church announced plans to publish new, unified editions of both Hymns and the [[Children's Songbook]]. Members of the Church are invited to participate in the revision process in unprecedented ways. Elder [[Ronald A. Rasband]] of the [[Quorum of the Twelve Apostles]] noted, "We desire to offer a consistent core collection of hymns and songs in every language that reflects the diverse needs of the global Church in our day.” Elder [[Erich W. Kopischke]] of the [[Seventy]] added, "This core collection means that “members of the Church, no matter where they live in the world, will have the same hymns and the same songs and the same hymn numbers!” Members were asked to submit original music and lyrics and to provide feedback.[https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/church/news/church-announces-plans-for-new-hymnbook-and-childrens-songbook?lang=eng]  
  
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The bulk of this article deals with the 1985 English version.  
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The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints currently plans to release “[[Hymns—for Home and Church]]” in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French by the end of 2026, with other languages to follow. Some new songs are planned to be released digitally in small digital batches starting in the first half of 2024. They can be used alongside hymns and songs in the Church’s current published hymnbook and songbook. These will include well-loved music of the Church composed after 1985 (such as “Faith in Every Footstep”), music borrowed from other faiths, and some of the 17,000 new songs submitted by members of the Church. Many, if not all, of these new songs will later be incorporated into “Hymns—for Home and Church.”[https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/sacred-hymnbook-to-help-unite-uplift-latter-day-saints-of-all-ages-worldwide]
  
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Each hymn is given a number, which is approximately the page it is on, so while they are appropriately known as "Hymn numbers" they are sometimes incorrectly referred to as "Page numbers." This is because some hymns occupy more than one page in the book, and others may occupy half a page.
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A news release prior to the April 2024 general conference stated that: "After six years of work reviewing thousands of submissions and gathering hymns from across the world, 12 hymns of the new “[[Hymns—for Home and Church]]” will be available on May 30, 2024. The selections will include “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” and will be published in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French. The hymns will be available in the Sacred Music and Gospel Library apps, and in the online Music Library."[https://newsroom.churchofjesuschrist.org/article/hymns-for-home-and-church-may-2024]
  
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A few of the hymns have the same text, and even the same title, but put to different music.
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See also [[Mormon Hymns]].
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''This article deals with the 1985 English version.''
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Each hymn is given a number, which is approximately the page it is on, so while they are appropriately known as "hymn numbers" they are sometimes incorrectly referred to as "page numbers." This is because some hymns occupy more than one page in the book, and others may occupy half a page.
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A few of the hymns have the same text, and even the same title, but are put to different music.
  
 
===Divisions===
 
===Divisions===
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There are multiple sections to the hymn book, the largest being the hymns themselves. At the beginning is a message from the [[First Presidency]] of the church, encouraging church members to use the hymn book at meetings and in their homes to invite the spirit and to teach doctrine.  
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There are multiple sections to the hymn book, the largest being the hymns themselves. At the beginning is a message from the [[First Presidency]] of the Church of Jesus Christ, encouraging church members to use the hymn book at meetings and in their homes to invite the Spirit and to teach doctrine.  
  
 
According to the table of contents, the book is divided into sections of different kinds of hymns based on the themes.  
 
According to the table of contents, the book is divided into sections of different kinds of hymns based on the themes.  
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*169-196 "Sacrament" (These songs are typically sung by the congregation before the [[Sacrament]] is administered. They set the mood for the Sacrament.)
 
*169-196 "Sacrament" (These songs are typically sung by the congregation before the [[Sacrament]] is administered. They set the mood for the Sacrament.)
 
*197-200 "Easter"  
 
*197-200 "Easter"  
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*201-214 "Christmas"  
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*201-214 "Christmas"  
 
*215-298 "Special Topics"  
 
*215-298 "Special Topics"  
 
*299-308 "Children's Songs"  
 
*299-308 "Children's Songs"  
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*338-341 "Patriotic"
 
*338-341 "Patriotic"
  
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After the hymns, there is a section which briefly illustrates how to conduct music in the different time signatures.
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Following the hymns, there is a section that briefly illustrates how to conduct music in the different time signatures.
  
 
Then there are multiple indexes. The hymns are listed according to the names of the authors of the texts, the names of the composers of the music, the meters of the music, the names of the tunes, the scriptures referenced, and the names of the hymns and their first lines.  
 
Then there are multiple indexes. The hymns are listed according to the names of the authors of the texts, the names of the composers of the music, the meters of the music, the names of the tunes, the scriptures referenced, and the names of the hymns and their first lines.  
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*20. God of Power, God of Right; words by [[Wallace F. Bennett]], music by [[Tracy Y. Cannon]]
 
*20. God of Power, God of Right; words by [[Wallace F. Bennett]], music by [[Tracy Y. Cannon]]
 
*21. Come, Listen to a Prophet's Voice; words by [[Joseph S. Murdock]], verse 4 by [[Bruce R. McConkie]], music by [[Joseph Daynes]]
 
*21. Come, Listen to a Prophet's Voice; words by [[Joseph S. Murdock]], verse 4 by [[Bruce R. McConkie]], music by [[Joseph Daynes]]
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*22. We Listen to a Prophet's Voice; words by [[Marylou C. Leavitt]], music by [[Darwin K. Wolford]]
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*22. We Listen to a Prophet's Voice; words by [[Marylou C. Leavitt]], music by [[Darwin Wolford|Darwin K. Wolford]]
 
*23. We Ever Pray for Thee; words and music by [[Evan Stephens]]
 
*23. We Ever Pray for Thee; words and music by [[Evan Stephens]]
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*24. God Bless Our Prophet Dear; words by [[Bernard Snow]], music by Harry A. Dean]]
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*24. God Bless Our Prophet Dear; words by [[Bernard Snow]], music by [[Harry A. Dean]]
 
*25. Now We'll Sing With One Accord; words by [[William W. Phelps]], music by [[Joseph Daynes]]
 
*25. Now We'll Sing With One Accord; words by [[William W. Phelps]], music by [[Joseph Daynes]]
 
*26. Joseph Smith's First Prayer; words by [[George Manwaring]]
 
*26. Joseph Smith's First Prayer; words by [[George Manwaring]]
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*37. The Wintry Day, Descending to Its Close; words by [[Orson F. Whitney]], music by [[Edward P. Kimball]]
 
*37. The Wintry Day, Descending to Its Close; words by [[Orson F. Whitney]], music by [[Edward P. Kimball]]
 
*38. Come, All Ye Saints of Zion; words by [[William W. Phelps]], music by [[John E. Tullidge]]
 
*38. Come, All Ye Saints of Zion; words by [[William W. Phelps]], music by [[John E. Tullidge]]
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*39. O Saints of Zion; words by [[Ed M. Rowe]], music by [[Robert P. Manookin]]
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*39. O Saints of Zion; words by [[Ed M. Rowe]], music by [[Robert Manookin|Robert P. Manookin]]
 
*40. Arise, O Glorious Zion; words by [[William G. Mills]], music by [[George Careless]]
 
*40. Arise, O Glorious Zion; words by [[William G. Mills]], music by [[George Careless]]
 
*41. Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise; words by [[Edward Partridge]]
 
*41. Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise; words by [[Edward Partridge]]
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*49. [[Adam-ondi-Ahman]]; words by [[William W. Phelps]]
 
*49. [[Adam-ondi-Ahman]]; words by [[William W. Phelps]]
 
*50. Come, Though Glorious Day of Promise; words by [[Alexander Neibaur]], music by [[A. C. Smyth]]
 
*50. Come, Though Glorious Day of Promise; words by [[Alexander Neibaur]], music by [[A. C. Smyth]]
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*51. Sons of Michael, he Approaches; words by [[Elias L. T. Harrison]], music by [[Darwin K. Wolford]]
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*51. Sons of Michael, he Approaches; words by [[Elias L. T. Harrison]], music by [[Darwin Wolford|Darwin K. Wolford]]
 
*52. The Day Dawn is Breaking; words by [[Joseph L. Townsend]], music by [[William Clayson]]
 
*52. The Day Dawn is Breaking; words by [[Joseph L. Townsend]], music by [[William Clayson]]
 
*53. Let Earth's Inhabitants Rejoice; words by [[William Clegg]], music by [[Leroy Robertson]]
 
*53. Let Earth's Inhabitants Rejoice; words by [[William Clegg]], music by [[Leroy Robertson]]
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*96. Dearest Children, God is Near You; words by [[Charles L. Walker]], [[John Menzies Macfarlane]]
 
*96. Dearest Children, God is Near You; words by [[Charles L. Walker]], [[John Menzies Macfarlane]]
 
*97. Lead, Kindly Light
 
*97. Lead, Kindly Light
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*98. I Need Thee Every Hour; words by [[Annie S. Hawkes]]
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*98. I Need Thee Every Hour
 
*99. Nearer, Dear Savior, to Thee; words by [[Joseph L. Townsend]], music by [[William Clayson]]
 
*99. Nearer, Dear Savior, to Thee; words by [[Joseph L. Townsend]], music by [[William Clayson]]
 
*100. Nearer My God to Thee
 
*100. Nearer My God to Thee
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*127. Does the Journey Seem Long?; words by [[Joseph Fielding Smith]] music by [[George D. Pyper]]
 
*127. Does the Journey Seem Long?; words by [[Joseph Fielding Smith]] music by [[George D. Pyper]]
 
*128. When Faith Endures; words by [[Naomi W. Randall]], music by [[Stephen M. Jones]]
 
*128. When Faith Endures; words by [[Naomi W. Randall]], music by [[Stephen M. Jones]]
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*129. Where Can I Turn for Peace?; words by [[Emma Lou Thayne]], music by Joleen G. Meredith]]
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*129. Where Can I Turn for Peace?; words by [[Emma Lou Thayne]], music by [[Joleen G. Meredith]]
 
*130. Be Thu Humble; words and music by [[Grietje Terburg Rowley]]
 
*130. Be Thu Humble; words and music by [[Grietje Terburg Rowley]]
 
*131. More Holiness Give Me
 
*131. More Holiness Give Me
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*147. Sweet Is the Work; words by Isaac Watts, music by [[John J. McClellan]]
 
*147. Sweet Is the Work; words by Isaac Watts, music by [[John J. McClellan]]
 
*148. Sabbath Day; words by [[Paul L. Anderson]], music by [[Lynn R. Carson]]
 
*148. Sabbath Day; words by [[Paul L. Anderson]], music by [[Lynn R. Carson]]
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*149. As the Dew from Heaven Distilling; words by [[Parley P. Pratt]], music by [[Joseph Daynes]]
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*149. As the Dew from Heaven Distilling; words by Thomas Kelly, music by [[Joseph Daynes]]
 
*150. O Thou Kind and Gracious Father; words by [[Charles Denney Jr.]], music by [[George Careless]]
 
*150. O Thou Kind and Gracious Father; words by [[Charles Denney Jr.]], music by [[George Careless]]
 
*151. We Meet, Dear Lord; words by [[Vernald W. Johns]], and music by [[Laurence M. Yorgason]]
 
*151. We Meet, Dear Lord; words by [[Vernald W. Johns]], and music by [[Laurence M. Yorgason]]
 
*152. God Be with You Till We Meet Again
 
*152. God Be with You Till We Meet Again
 
*153. Lord, We Ask Thee Ere We Part; words by [[George Manwaring]], music by [[Ebenezer Beesley]]  
 
*153. Lord, We Ask Thee Ere We Part; words by [[George Manwaring]], music by [[Ebenezer Beesley]]  
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*154. Father, This Hour Has Been One of Joy; words by [[Nan Greene Hunter]], music by Lynn R. Shurtleff]]
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*154. Father, This Hour Has Been One of Joy; words by [[Nan Greene Hunter]], music by [[Lynn R. Shurtleff]]
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*155. We Have Partaken of Thy Love; words by [[Mabel Jones Gabbott]], music by [[Robert P. Manookin]]
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*155. We Have Partaken of Thy Love; words by [[Mabel Jones Gabbott]], music by [[Robert Manookin|Robert P. Manookin]]
 
*156. Sing We Now at Parting; words by [[George Manwaring]], music by [[Ebenezer Beesley]]
 
*156. Sing We Now at Parting; words by [[George Manwaring]], music by [[Ebenezer Beesley]]
 
*157. Thy Spirit, Lord, Has Stirred Our Souls; words by [[Frank I. Kooyman]], music by [[Alexander Schreiner]]
 
*157. Thy Spirit, Lord, Has Stirred Our Souls; words by [[Frank I. Kooyman]], music by [[Alexander Schreiner]]
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*186. Again We Meet Around the Board; words by [[Eliza R. Snow]], music by [[George Careless]]
 
*186. Again We Meet Around the Board; words by [[Eliza R. Snow]], music by [[George Careless]]
 
*187. God Loved Us, So He Sent His Son; words by [[Edward P. Kimball]], music by [[Alexander Schreiner]]
 
*187. God Loved Us, So He Sent His Son; words by [[Edward P. Kimball]], music by [[Alexander Schreiner]]
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*188. Thy Will, O Lord, Be Done; words by [[Frank I. Kooyman]], music by [[Robert P. Manookin]]
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*188. Thy Will, O Lord, Be Done; words by [[Frank I. Kooyman]], music by [[Robert Manookin|Robert P. Manookin]]
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*189. O Thou, Before the World Began; words by [[William H. Turton]], music by [[Frank W. Asper]]
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*189. O Thou, Before the World Began; words attributed to William H. Turton, music by [[Frank W. Asper]]
 
*190. In Memory of the Crucified; words by [[Frank I. Kooyman]], music by [[Alexander Schreiner]]
 
*190. In Memory of the Crucified; words by [[Frank I. Kooyman]], music by [[Alexander Schreiner]]
 
*191. Behold the Great Redeemer Die; words by [[Eliza R. Snow]], music by [[George Careless]]
 
*191. Behold the Great Redeemer Die; words by [[Eliza R. Snow]], music by [[George Careless]]
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*202. Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful
 
*202. Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful
 
*203. Angels We Have Heard on High
 
*203. Angels We Have Heard on High
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*204. Silent Night (song)|Silent Night; words by Joseph Mohr, music by Franz Gruber
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*204. Silent Night; words by Joseph Mohr, music by Franz Gruber
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*205. Once In Royal David's City|Once in Royal David's City
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*205. Once In Royal David's City
 
*206. Away in a Manger
 
*206. Away in a Manger
 
*207. It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
 
*207. It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
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*251. Behold! A Royal Army
 
*251. Behold! A Royal Army
 
*252. Put Your Shoulder to the Wheel
 
*252. Put Your Shoulder to the Wheel
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*253. Like Ten Thousand Legions Marching; words by [[Jean L. Kaberry]], and music by [[Robert P. Manookin]]
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*253. Like Ten Thousand Legions Marching; words by [[Jean L. Kaberry]], and music by [[Robert Manookin|Robert P. Manookin]]
 
*254. True to the Faith; words and music by [[Evan Stephens]]
 
*254. True to the Faith; words and music by [[Evan Stephens]]
 
*255. Carry On; words by [[Ruth May Fox]], music by [[Alfred M. Durham]]
 
*255. Carry On; words by [[Ruth May Fox]], music by [[Alfred M. Durham]]
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*270. I'll Go Where You Want Me to Go
 
*270. I'll Go Where You Want Me to Go
 
*271. Oh, Holy Words of Truth and Love; words by [[Joseph L. Townsend]], music by [[Edwin F. Parry Sr.]]
 
*271. Oh, Holy Words of Truth and Love; words by [[Joseph L. Townsend]], music by [[Edwin F. Parry Sr.]]
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*272. Oh Say, What Is Truth?; words by [[John Jaques]], music by [[Ellen Knowles Telling]]
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*272. Oh Say, What Is Truth?; words by [[John Jaques]], music by [[Ellen Knowles Melling]]
 
*273. Truth Reflects Upon Our Senses; words by [[Eliza R. Snow]]
 
*273. Truth Reflects Upon Our Senses; words by [[Eliza R. Snow]]
 
*274. The Iron Rod; words by [[Joseph L. Townsend]], music by [[William Clayson]]
 
*274. The Iron Rod; words by [[Joseph L. Townsend]], music by [[William Clayson]]
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*285. God Moves in a Mysterious Way
 
*285. God Moves in a Mysterious Way
 
*286. Oh, What Songs of the Heart; words by [[Joseph L. Townsend]], music by [[William Clayson]]
 
*286. Oh, What Songs of the Heart; words by [[Joseph L. Townsend]], music by [[William Clayson]]
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*287. Rise, Ye Saints, and Temples Enter; words by [[Jean L. Kaberry]], music by [[Robert P. Manookin]]
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*287. Rise, Ye Saints, and Temples Enter; words by [[Jean L. Kaberry]], music by [[Robert Manookin|Robert P. Manookin]]
 
*288. How Beautiful Thy Temples, Lord; words by [[Frank I. Kooyman]], music by [[Tracy Y. Cannon]]
 
*288. How Beautiful Thy Temples, Lord; words by [[Frank I. Kooyman]], music by [[Tracy Y. Cannon]]
 
*289. Holy Temples on Mount Zion; words by [[Archibald F. Bennett]], music by [[Alexander Schreiner]]
 
*289. Holy Temples on Mount Zion; words by [[Archibald F. Bennett]], music by [[Alexander Schreiner]]
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*298. Home Can Be a Heaven on Earth; words by [[Carolyn Hamilton Klopfer]], music by [[W. Herbert Klopfer]]
 
*298. Home Can Be a Heaven on Earth; words by [[Carolyn Hamilton Klopfer]], music by [[W. Herbert Klopfer]]
 
*299. Children of Our Heavenly Father
 
*299. Children of Our Heavenly Father
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*300. Families Can Be Together Forever; words by [[Ruth Muir Gardner]], music by [[Vanja Y. Wakins]]
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*300. Families Can Be Together Forever; words by [[Ruth Muir Gardner]], music by [[Vanja Watkins|Vanja Y. Watkins]]
 
*301. I Am a Child of God; words by [[Naomi W. Randall]], music by [[Mildred T. Pettit]]
 
*301. I Am a Child of God; words by [[Naomi W. Randall]], music by [[Mildred T. Pettit]]
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*302. I Know My Father Lives; words and music by [[Reid N. Nibley]]
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*302. I Know My Father Lives; words and music by [[Reid Nibley|Reid N. Nibley]]
 
*303. Keep the Commandemnts; words and music by [[ Barbara A. McConochie]]
 
*303. Keep the Commandemnts; words and music by [[ Barbara A. McConochie]]
 
*304. Teach Me to Walk in the Light; words and music by [[Clara W. McMaster]]
 
*304. Teach Me to Walk in the Light; words and music by [[Clara W. McMaster]]
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*305. The Light Divine; words by [[Matilda Watts Cahoon]], music by Mildred T. Pettit]]
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*305. The Light Divine; words by [[Matilda Watts Cahoon]], music by [[Mildred T. Pettit]]
 
*306. God's Daily Care; music by [[Willy Reske]]
 
*306. God's Daily Care; music by [[Willy Reske]]
 
*307. In Our Lovely Deseret; words by [[Eliza R. Snow]]
 
*307. In Our Lovely Deseret; words by [[Eliza R. Snow]]
 
*308. Love One Another; words and music by [[Luacine Clark Fox]]
 
*308. Love One Another; words and music by [[Luacine Clark Fox]]
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*309. As Sisters in Zion; words by Emily H. Woodmansee, music by [[Janice Kapp Perry]]
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*309. As Sisters in Zion; words by [[Emily H. Woodmansee]], music by [[Janice Kapp Perry]]
 
*310. A Key Was Turned in Latter Days; words by [[Jan Underwood Pinborough]], music by [[Charlene A. Newell]]
 
*310. A Key Was Turned in Latter Days; words by [[Jan Underwood Pinborough]], music by [[Charlene A. Newell]]
 
*311. We Meet Again As Sisters; words by [[Paul L. Anderson]], music by [[Bonnie Goodliffe|Bonnie Lauper Goodliffe]]
 
*311. We Meet Again As Sisters; words by [[Paul L. Anderson]], music by [[Bonnie Goodliffe|Bonnie Lauper Goodliffe]]
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*323. Rise Up, O Men of God; music by [[Frank W. Asper]]
 
*323. Rise Up, O Men of God; music by [[Frank W. Asper]]
 
*324. Rise Up, O Men of God
 
*324. Rise Up, O Men of God
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*325. See The Mighty Priesthood Gathered; words by [[Jean L. Kaberry]], music by [[Robert P. Manookin]]
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*325. See The Mighty Priesthood Gathered; words by [[Jean L. Kaberry]], music by [[Robert Manookin|Robert P. Manookin]]
 
*326. Come, Come Ye Saints; words by [[William Clayton]]
 
*326. Come, Come Ye Saints; words by [[William Clayton]]
 
*327. Go, Ye Messengers of Heaven; words by [[John Taylor]]
 
*327. Go, Ye Messengers of Heaven; words by [[John Taylor]]
 
*328. An Angel From on High; words by [[Parley P. Pratt]], music by [[John E. Tullidge]]
 
*328. An Angel From on High; words by [[Parley P. Pratt]], music by [[John E. Tullidge]]
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*329. Thy Servants Are Prepared; words by [[Marilyn McMeen Brown]], music by [[Willy Reske]]
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*329. Thy Servants Are Prepared; words by [[Marilyn Brown|Marilyn McMeen Brown]], music by [[Willy Reske]]
 
*330. See, The Mighty Angel Flying; words by [[Robert B. Thompson]], music by [[Evan Stephens]]
 
*330. See, The Mighty Angel Flying; words by [[Robert B. Thompson]], music by [[Evan Stephens]]
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*331. Oh Say, What Is Truth?; words by [[John Jaques]], music by Ellen Knowles Melling]]
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*331. Oh Say, What Is Truth?; words by [[John Jaques]], music by [[Ellen Knowles Melling]]
 
*332. Come, O Thou Kings of Kings; words by [[Parley P. Pratt]]  
 
*332. Come, O Thou Kings of Kings; words by [[Parley P. Pratt]]  
 
*333. High on the Mountain Top; words by [[Joel H. Johnson]], music by [[Ebenezer Beesley]]
 
*333. High on the Mountain Top; words by [[Joel H. Johnson]], music by [[Ebenezer Beesley]]
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*334. I Need Thee Every Hour; words by [[Annie S. Hawkes]]
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*334. I Need Thee Every Hour
 
*335. Brightly Beams Our Father's Mercy
 
*335. Brightly Beams Our Father's Mercy
 
*336. School Thy Feelings; words by [[Charles William Penrose|Charles W. Penrose]]
 
*336. School Thy Feelings; words by [[Charles William Penrose|Charles W. Penrose]]
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*339. My Country, 'Tis of Thee/My Country 'Tis of Thee
 
*339. My Country, 'Tis of Thee/My Country 'Tis of Thee
 
*340. The Star-Spangled Banner
 
*340. The Star-Spangled Banner
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*341. God Save The King|God Save the King
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*341. God Save The King
  
 
==Other Languages==
 
==Other Languages==
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In some hymns in some languages, the text is translated fairly literally and keeping the rhyming scheme intact. Other hymns are morphed in such a way that the rhyming scheme is pleasant, but the topic of the hymn changes entirely with the new text. Still some other hymns keep the same theme, even if the line by line text is not an exact translation.
 
In some hymns in some languages, the text is translated fairly literally and keeping the rhyming scheme intact. Other hymns are morphed in such a way that the rhyming scheme is pleasant, but the topic of the hymn changes entirely with the new text. Still some other hymns keep the same theme, even if the line by line text is not an exact translation.
  
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Versions of this hymn book are also published in at least the following languages:
 
* Danish
 
* Danish
 
* Dutch
 
* Dutch

Latest revision as of 13:17, 1 April 2024

Mormon Hymnbook
Hymns of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the official hymn book of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. It was published in 1985 in English and later into editions in various languages. It is used throughout the church globally.

In June 2018, the Church announced plans to publish new, unified editions of both Hymns and the Children's Songbook. Members of the Church are invited to participate in the revision process in unprecedented ways. Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles noted, "We desire to offer a consistent core collection of hymns and songs in every language that reflects the diverse needs of the global Church in our day.” Elder Erich W. Kopischke of the Seventy added, "This core collection means that “members of the Church, no matter where they live in the world, will have the same hymns and the same songs and the same hymn numbers!” Members were asked to submit original music and lyrics and to provide feedback.[1]

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints currently plans to release “Hymns—for Home and Church” in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and French by the end of 2026, with other languages to follow. Some new songs are planned to be released digitally in small digital batches starting in the first half of 2024. They can be used alongside hymns and songs in the Church’s current published hymnbook and songbook. These will include well-loved music of the Church composed after 1985 (such as “Faith in Every Footstep”), music borrowed from other faiths, and some of the 17,000 new songs submitted by members of the Church. Many, if not all, of these new songs will later be incorporated into “Hymns—for Home and Church.”[2]

A news release prior to the April 2024 general conference stated that: "After six years of work reviewing thousands of submissions and gathering hymns from across the world, 12 hymns of the new “Hymns—for Home and Church” will be available on May 30, 2024. The selections will include “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing” and will be published in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French. The hymns will be available in the Sacred Music and Gospel Library apps, and in the online Music Library."[3]

See also Mormon Hymns.

This article deals with the 1985 English version.


Each hymn is given a number, which is approximately the page it is on, so while they are appropriately known as "hymn numbers" they are sometimes incorrectly referred to as "page numbers." This is because some hymns occupy more than one page in the book, and others may occupy half a page.

A few of the hymns have the same text, and even the same title, but are put to different music.

Divisions

There are multiple sections to the hymn book, the largest being the hymns themselves. At the beginning is a message from the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ, encouraging church members to use the hymn book at meetings and in their homes to invite the Spirit and to teach doctrine.

According to the table of contents, the book is divided into sections of different kinds of hymns based on the themes.

  • 1-61 are labeled as "Restoration"
  • 62-96 "Praise and Thanksgiving"
  • 97-168 "Prayer and Supplication"
  • 169-196 "Sacrament" (These songs are typically sung by the congregation before the Sacrament is administered. They set the mood for the Sacrament.)
  • 197-200 "Easter"
  • 201-214 "Christmas"
  • 215-298 "Special Topics"
  • 299-308 "Children's Songs"
  • 309-318 "For Women"
  • 319-337 "For Men"
  • 338-341 "Patriotic"

Following the hymns, there is a section that briefly illustrates how to conduct music in the different time signatures.

Then there are multiple indexes. The hymns are listed according to the names of the authors of the texts, the names of the composers of the music, the meters of the music, the names of the tunes, the scriptures referenced, and the names of the hymns and their first lines.

Format of each hymn

Each hymn, with the exception of those arrangements specifically for male voices (tenor and bass) or for female voices (soprano and alto), are written with the treble clef and the bass clef. Most of them are arranged in SATB (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) format. Some congregational members sing in parts, some do not; it is up to them. The meter (in beats per minute) is listed on the page, along with an indication of the appropriate mood for the song such as "joyfully," "reflectively," "with vigor," etc. Beneath the hymn is listed the author, composer, and any arranger along with the years of birth and death (if applicable), and any special notes regarding the copyright of the hymn. There is also listed a few scriptures, which either are part of the text of the hymn, or share a similar theme as the hymn.

Recordings

The Church of Jesus Christ has also released sets of CDs of the hymn book in audio format. One set is instrumental of each hymn, which is primarily used by congregations that do not have a piano/organ or people skilled to play them. A CD player is used in the meetings to provide the music. The other set of CDs has all the hymns sung by a small group of people with a piano or organ. This is used primarily so that church members can have religious music in their home, as well as to familiarize church members with all the hymns.

List of Hymns and their numbers

Other Languages

Many of the hymns are translated into other languages, and the hymn book is then published in other languages. Not all of the hymns are published in the other languages. Also, some language editions have additional hymns that are not found in the English version. Many of these are somewhat traditional songs, such as Christmas songs, or patriotic songs of the respective country.

In some hymns in some languages, the text is translated fairly literally and keeping the rhyming scheme intact. Other hymns are morphed in such a way that the rhyming scheme is pleasant, but the topic of the hymn changes entirely with the new text. Still some other hymns keep the same theme, even if the line by line text is not an exact translation.

Versions of this hymn book are also published in at least the following languages:

  • Danish
  • Dutch
  • Finnish
  • French
  • German
  • Icelandic
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Norwegian
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Samoan
  • Spanish
  • Swedish

External Links

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