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*9. Come, Rejoice; words and music by [[Tracy Y. Cannon]] | *9. Come, Rejoice; words and music by [[Tracy Y. Cannon]] | ||
*10 Come, Sing to the Lord; words and music by [[Gerrit de Jong Jr.]] | *10 Come, Sing to the Lord; words and music by [[Gerrit de Jong Jr.]] | ||
| − | *11. What Was Witnessed in the Heavens?; music by [[Evan Stephens]] | + | *11. What Was Witnessed in the Heavens?; words by John S. Davis, music by [[Evan Stephens]] |
*12.'Twas Witnessed in the Morning Sky | *12.'Twas Witnessed in the Morning Sky | ||
*13. And Angel from on High; words by [[Parley P. Pratt]], | *13. And Angel from on High; words by [[Parley P. Pratt]], | ||
| − | *14. Sweet Is the Peace the Gospel Brings | + | *14. Sweet Is the Peace the Gospel Brings; words by [[Mary Ann Morton]], music by [[Alfred M. Durham]] |
*15. I Saw a Mighty Angel Fly | *15. I Saw a Mighty Angel Fly | ||
*16. What Glorious Scenes Mine Eyes Behold; music by [[Ebenezer Beesley]] | *16. What Glorious Scenes Mine Eyes Behold; music by [[Ebenezer Beesley]] | ||
*17. Awake, Ye Saints of God, Awake!; words by [[Eliza R. Snow]], music by [[Evan Stephens]] | *17. Awake, Ye Saints of God, Awake!; words by [[Eliza R. Snow]], music by [[Evan Stephens]] | ||
*18. The Voice of God Again is Heard; words and music by [[Evan Stephens]] | *18. The Voice of God Again is Heard; words and music by [[Evan Stephens]] | ||
| − | *19. We Thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet | + | *19. We Thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet; words by [[William Fowler]] |
*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 [[Bruce R. McConkie]] | + | *21. Come, Listen to a Prophet's Voice; words by [[Joseph S. Murdock, verse 4 by [[Bruce R. McConkie]], music by [[Joseph Daynes]] |
*22. We Listen to a Prophet's Voice | *22. We Listen to a Prophet's Voice | ||
*23. We Ever Pray for Thee; words and music by [[Evan Stephens]] | *23. We Ever Pray for Thee; words and music by [[Evan Stephens]] | ||
*24. God Bless Our Prophet Dear | *24. God Bless Our Prophet Dear | ||
| − | *25. Now We'll Sing With One Accord; words by [[William W. Phelps]] | + | *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]] | ||
*27. Praise to the Man; words by [[William W. Phelps]] | *27. Praise to the Man; words by [[William W. Phelps]] | ||
| − | *28. Saints, Behold How Great Jehovah | + | *28. Saints, Behold How Great Jehovah; words by [[Douglas W. Stott]], music by [[A. Laurence Lyon]] |
*29. A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief | *29. A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief | ||
*30. Come, Come, Ye Saints; words by [[William Clayton]] | *30. Come, Come, Ye Saints; words by [[William Clayton]] | ||
*31. O God, Our Help in Ages Past; words by Isaac Watts | *31. O God, Our Help in Ages Past; words by Isaac Watts | ||
| − | *32. The Happy Day at Last Has Come; music by [[Ebenezer Beesley]] | + | *32. The Happy Day at Last Has Come; words by [[Philo Dibble]], music by [[Ebenezer Beesley]] |
*33. Our Mountain Home So Dear; words by [[Emmeline B. Wells]], music by [[Evan Stephens]] | *33. Our Mountain Home So Dear; words by [[Emmeline B. Wells]], music by [[Evan Stephens]] | ||
*34. O Ye Mountains High | *34. O Ye Mountains High | ||
*35. For the Strength of the Hills; music by [[Evan Stephens]] | *35. For the Strength of the Hills; music by [[Evan Stephens]] | ||
| − | *36. They, the Builders of the Nation | + | *36. They, the Builders of the Nation; words by [[Ida R. Alldredge]], music by [[Alfred M. Durham]] |
*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]] | *38. Come, All Ye Saints of Zion; words by [[William W. Phelps]] | ||
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*42. Hail to the Brightness of Zion's glad Morning! | *42. Hail to the Brightness of Zion's glad Morning! | ||
*43. Zion Stands with Hills Surrounded | *43. Zion Stands with Hills Surrounded | ||
| − | *44. Beautiful Zion, Built Above | + | *44. Beautiful Zion, Built Above; music by [[Joseph G. Fones]] |
*45. Lead Me Into Life Eternal | *45. Lead Me Into Life Eternal | ||
*46. Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken | *46. Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken | ||
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*50. Come, Though Glorious Day of Promise | *50. Come, Though Glorious Day of Promise | ||
*51. Sons of Michael, he Approaches | *51. Sons of Michael, he Approaches | ||
| − | *52. The Day Dawn is Breaking | + | *52. The Day Dawn is Breaking; words by [[Joseph L. Townsend]], music by [[William Clayson]] |
*53. Let Earth's Inhabitants Rejoice | *53. Let Earth's Inhabitants Rejoice | ||
*54. Behold, the Mountain of the Lord | *54. Behold, the Mountain of the Lord | ||
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*77. Great Is the Lord; words by [[Eliza R. Snow]], music by [[Ebenezer Beesley]] | *77. Great Is the Lord; words by [[Eliza R. Snow]], music by [[Ebenezer Beesley]] | ||
*78. God of Our Fathers, Whose Almighty Hand | *78. God of Our Fathers, Whose Almighty Hand | ||
| − | *79. With All the Power of Heart and Tongue; words by Isaac Watts | + | *79. With All the Power of Heart and Tongue; words by Isaac Watts, music by [[Lowell M. Durham]] |
*80. God of Our Fathers, Known of Old | *80. God of Our Fathers, Known of Old | ||
*81. Press Forward, Saints; words by [[Marvin K. Gardner]], music by [[Vanja Watkins]] | *81. Press Forward, Saints; words by [[Marvin K. Gardner]], music by [[Vanja Watkins]] | ||
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*86. How Great Thou Art | *86. How Great Thou Art | ||
*87. God Is Love | *87. God Is Love | ||
| − | *88. Great God, Attend While Zion Sings; words by Isaac Watts | + | *88. Great God, Attend While Zion Sings; words by Isaac Watts, music by [[Joseph Daynes]] |
*89. The Lord Is My Light | *89. The Lord Is My Light | ||
*90. from All That Dwell below the Skies; words by Isaac Watts | *90. from All That Dwell below the Skies; words by Isaac Watts | ||
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*97. Lead, Kindly Light | *97. Lead, Kindly Light | ||
*98. I Need Thee Every Hour | *98. I Need Thee Every Hour | ||
| − | *99. Nearer, Dear Savior, to Thee | + | *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 | ||
| − | *101. Guide Me to Thee | + | *101. Guide Me to Thee; words and music by Orson Pratt Huish]] |
*102. Jesus, Lover of My Soul | *102. Jesus, Lover of My Soul | ||
*103. Precious Savior, Dear Redeemer | *103. Precious Savior, Dear Redeemer | ||
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*105. Master, the Tempest Is Raging | *105. Master, the Tempest Is Raging | ||
*106. God Speed the Right | *106. God Speed the Right | ||
| − | *107. Lord, Accept Our True Devotion | + | *107. Lord, Accept Our True Devotion; words by [[Richard Alldridge]], music by [[Joseph Daynes]] |
*108. The Lord Is My Shepherd | *108. The Lord Is My Shepherd | ||
*109. The Lord My pasture Will Prepare | *109. The Lord My pasture Will Prepare | ||
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*111. Rock of Ages | *111. Rock of Ages | ||
*112. Savior, Redeemer of My Soul; words by [[Orson F. Whitney]], music by Harry A. Dean | *112. Savior, Redeemer of My Soul; words by [[Orson F. Whitney]], music by Harry A. Dean | ||
| − | *113. Our Savior's Love | + | *113. Our Savior's Love; words by [[Edward L. Hart]], music by [[Crawford Gates]] |
| − | *114. Come Unto Him; words by [[Theodore E. Curtis]] | + | *114. Come Unto Him; words by [[Theodore E. Curtis]], music [[Hugh W. Dougall]] |
*115. Come, Ye Disconsolate | *115. Come, Ye Disconsolate | ||
*116. Come, Follow Me | *116. Come, Follow Me | ||
| − | *117. Come Unto Jesus | + | *117. Come Unto Jesus; words and music by [[Orson Pratt Huish]] |
*118. Ye Simple Souls Who Stray; music by [[Evan Stephens]] | *118. Ye Simple Souls Who Stray; music by [[Evan Stephens]] | ||
*119. Come, We That Love the Lord; words by Isaac Watts | *119. Come, We That Love the Lord; words by Isaac Watts | ||
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*134. I Believe in Christ, words by [[Bruce R. McConkie]] | *134. I Believe in Christ, words by [[Bruce R. McConkie]] | ||
*135. My Redeemer Lives; words by [[Gordon B. Hinckley]], music by [[G. Homer Durham]] | *135. My Redeemer Lives; words by [[Gordon B. Hinckley]], music by [[G. Homer Durham]] | ||
| − | *136. I Know That My Redeemer Lives | + | *136. I Know That My Redeemer Lives; music by [[Lewis D. Edwards]] |
*137. Testimony; words by [[Loren C. Dunn]], music by [[Michael F. Moody]] | *137. Testimony; words by [[Loren C. Dunn]], music by [[Michael F. Moody]] | ||
*138. Bless Our Fast, We Pray | *138. Bless Our Fast, We Pray | ||
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*147. Sweet Is the Work; words by Isaac Watts | *147. Sweet Is the Work; words by Isaac Watts | ||
*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]] | ||
| − | *149. As the Dew from Heaven Distilling | + | *149. As the Dew from Heaven Distilling; words by [[Parley P. Pratt]], 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 | *151. We Meet, Dear Lord | ||
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*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]] | ||
*154. Father, This Hour Has Been One of Joy | *154. Father, This Hour Has Been One of Joy | ||
| − | *155. We Have Partaken of Thy Love | + | *155. We Have Partaken of Thy Love; words by [[Mabel Jones Gabbott]], music by [[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 | *157. Thy Spirit, Lord, Has Stirred Our Souls | ||
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*166. Abide with Me! | *166. Abide with Me! | ||
*167. Come, Let Us Sing an Evening Hymn; words by [[William W. Phelps|William Wines Phelps]], music by [[Tracy Y. Cannon]] | *167. Come, Let Us Sing an Evening Hymn; words by [[William W. Phelps|William Wines Phelps]], music by [[Tracy Y. Cannon]] | ||
| − | *168. As the Shadows Fall | + | *168. As the Shadows Fall; words by [[Lowell M. Durham]] and music by [[Lowell M. Durham Jr.]] |
*169. As Now We Take the Sacrament; words by [[Lee Tom Perry]], music by [[Daniel Carter|Daniel Lyman Carter]] | *169. As Now We Take the Sacrament; words by [[Lee Tom Perry]], music by [[Daniel Carter|Daniel Lyman Carter]] | ||
*170. God, Our Father, Hear Us Pray | *170. God, Our Father, Hear Us Pray | ||
| − | *171. With Humble Heart | + | *171. With Humble Heart; words by [[Zara Sabin]], music by [[Thomas L. Durham]] |
| − | *172. In Humility, Our Savior | + | *172. In Humility, Our Savior; words by [[Mabel Jones Gabbott]] |
*173. While of These Emblems We Partake | *173. While of These Emblems We Partake | ||
*174. While of These Emblems We Partake | *174. While of These Emblems We Partake | ||
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*176. 'Tis Sweet to Sing the Matchless Love; words by [[George Manwaring]], music by [[Frank W. Asper]] | *176. 'Tis Sweet to Sing the Matchless Love; words by [[George Manwaring]], music by [[Frank W. Asper]] | ||
*177. 'Tis Sweet to Sing the Matchless Love; words by [[George Manwaring]], music by [[Ebenezer Beesley]] | *177. 'Tis Sweet to Sing the Matchless Love; words by [[George Manwaring]], music by [[Ebenezer Beesley]] | ||
| − | *178. O Lord of Hosts; music by [[George Careless]] | + | *178. O Lord of Hosts; words by [[Andrew Dalrymple]], music by [[George Careless]] |
| − | *179. Again, Our Dear Redeeming Lord; words by [[Theodore E. Curtis]] | + | *179. Again, Our Dear Redeeming Lord; words by [[Theodore E. Curtis]], music by [[Alfred M. Durham]] |
*180. Father in Heaven, We Do Believe; words by [[Parley P. Pratt]], | *180. Father in Heaven, We Do Believe; words by [[Parley P. Pratt]], | ||
| − | *181. Jesus of Nazareth, Savior and King | + | *181. Jesus of Nazareth, Savior and King; words and music [[Hugh W. Dougall]] |
*182. We'll Sing All Hail to Jesus' Name | *182. We'll Sing All Hail to Jesus' Name | ||
*183. In Remembrance of Thy Suffering; words and music by [[Evan Stephens]] | *183. In Remembrance of Thy Suffering; words and music by [[Evan Stephens]] | ||
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*213. The First Nowell/The First Noel | *213. The First Nowell/The First Noel | ||
*214. I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day | *214. I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day | ||
| − | *215. Ring Out, Wild Bells | + | *215. Ring Out, Wild Bells; words by Alfred Tennyson, music by [[Crawford Gates]] |
*216. We Are Sowing | *216. We Are Sowing | ||
*217. Come, Let Us Anew | *217. Come, Let Us Anew | ||
*218. We Give Thee But Thine Own | *218. We Give Thee But Thine Own | ||
*219. Because I Have Been Given Much | *219. Because I Have Been Given Much | ||
| − | *220. Lord, I Would Follow Thee | + | *220. Lord, I Would Follow Thee; words by [[Susan Evans McCloud]], music by [[K. Newell Dayley]] |
*221. Dear to the Heart of the Shepherd | *221. Dear to the Heart of the Shepherd | ||
*222. Hear Thou Our Hymn, O Lord; words and music by [[Frank W. Asper]] | *222. Hear Thou Our Hymn, O Lord; words and music by [[Frank W. Asper]] | ||
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*234. Jesus, Mighty King in Zion; music by [[Tracy Y. Cannon]] | *234. Jesus, Mighty King in Zion; music by [[Tracy Y. Cannon]] | ||
*235. Should You Feel Inclined to Censure | *235. Should You Feel Inclined to Censure | ||
| − | *236. Lord, Accept into Thy Kingdom | + | *236. Lord, Accept into Thy Kingdom; words by [[Mabel Jones Gabbott]], music by [[Alexander Schreiner]] |
*237. Do What Is Right | *237. Do What Is Right | ||
*238. Behold Thy Sons and Daughters, Lord; words by [[Parley P. Pratt]] | *238. Behold Thy Sons and Daughters, Lord; words by [[Parley P. Pratt]] | ||
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*253. Like Ten Thousand Legions Marching | *253. Like Ten Thousand Legions Marching | ||
*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 | + | *255. Carry On; words by [[Ruth May Fox]], music by [[Alfred M. Durham]] |
*256. As Zion's Youth In Latter Days | *256. As Zion's Youth In Latter Days | ||
*257. Rejoice! A Glorious Sound Is Heard; music by [[Frank W. Asper]] | *257. Rejoice! A Glorious Sound Is Heard; music by [[Frank W. Asper]] | ||
| − | *258. O Thou Rock of Our Salvation | + | *258. O Thou Rock of Our Salvation; words by [[Joseph L. Townsend]], music by [[William Clayson]] |
| − | *259. Hope of Israel | + | *259. Hope of Israel; words by [[Joseph L. Townsend]], music by [[William Clayson]] |
*260. Who's on the Lord's Side? | *260. Who's on the Lord's Side? | ||
*261. Thy Servants Are Prepared | *261. Thy Servants Are Prepared | ||
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*272. Oh Say, What Is Truth? | *272. Oh Say, What Is Truth? | ||
*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 | + | *274. The Iron Rod; words by [[Joseph L. Townsend]], music by [[William Clayson]] |
*275. Men Are That They Might Have Joy | *275. Men Are That They Might Have Joy | ||
*276. Come Away to Sunday School; words and music by [[Robert B. Baird]] | *276. Come Away to Sunday School; words and music by [[Robert B. Baird]] | ||
| − | *277. As I Search the Holy Scriptures | + | *277. As I Search the Holy Scriptures; words and music by [[C. Marianne Johnson Fisher]] |
*278. Thanks for the Sabbath School | *278. Thanks for the Sabbath School | ||
*279. The Holy Word; words by [[Marvin K. Gardner]], music by [[Robert Cundick]] | *279. The Holy Word; words by [[Marvin K. Gardner]], music by [[Robert Cundick]] | ||
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*284. If You Could Hie to [[Kolob]]; words by [[William W. Phelps]] | *284. If You Could Hie to [[Kolob]]; words by [[William W. Phelps]] | ||
*285. God Moves in a Mysterious Way | *285. God Moves in a Mysterious Way | ||
| − | *286. Oh, What Songs of the Heart | + | *286. Oh, What Songs of the Heart; words by [[Joseph L. Townsend]], music by [[William Clayson]] |
*287. Rise, Ye Saints, and Temples Enter | *287. Rise, Ye Saints, and Temples Enter | ||
*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 | *289. Holy Temples on Mount Zion | ||
| − | *290. Rejoice, Ye Saints of Latter Days | + | *290. Rejoice, Ye Saints of Latter Days; words by [[Mabel Jones Gabbott]], music by [[R. Paul Thompson]] |
*291. Turn Your Hearts; words by [[Paul L. Anderson]], music by Gaylen Hatton | *291. Turn Your Hearts; words by [[Paul L. Anderson]], music by Gaylen Hatton | ||
*292. O My Father; words by [[Eliza R. Snow]] | *292. O My Father; words by [[Eliza R. Snow]] | ||
| − | *293. Each Life That Touches Ours for Good | + | *293. Each Life That Touches Ours for Good; words by [[Karen Lynn Davidson]], music by [[A. Laurence Lyon]] |
*294. Love at Home | *294. Love at Home | ||
*295. O Love That Glorifies the Son | *295. O Love That Glorifies the Son | ||
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*306. God's Daily Care | *306. God's Daily Care | ||
*307. In Our Lovely Deseret; words by [[Eliza R. Snow]] | *307. In Our Lovely Deseret; words by [[Eliza R. Snow]] | ||
| − | *308. Love One Another | + | *308. Love One Another; words and music by [[Luacine C. Fox]] |
*309. As Sisters in Zion; words by Emily H. Woodmansee, music by [[Janice Kapp Perry]] | *309. As Sisters in Zion; words by Emily H. Woodmansee, music by [[Janice Kapp Perry]] | ||
*310. A Key Was Turned in Latter Days | *310. A Key Was Turned in Latter Days | ||
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*320. The Priesthood of Our Lord | *320. The Priesthood of Our Lord | ||
*321. Ye Who Are Called to Labor | *321. Ye Who Are Called to Labor | ||
| − | *322. Come, All Ye Sons of God | + | *322. Come, All Ye Sons of God; words [[Thomas Davenport]], music by [[Orson Pratt Huish]] |
*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 | ||
Revision as of 11:47, 2 November 2019
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.[1]
The bulk of 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 put to different music.
Contents
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, 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"
After the hymns, there is a section which 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
- 1. The Morning Breaks; words by Parley P. Pratt, music by George Careless
- 2. The Spirit of God; words by William W. Phelps
- 3. Now Let Us Rejoice; words by William W. Phelps
- 4. Truth Eternal; words by Parley P. Pratt
- 5. High On A Mountain Top; music by Ebenezer Beesley
- 6. Redeemer of Israel; words by William W. Phelps, adapted from Joseph Swain
- 7. Israel, Israel, God Is Calling
- 8. Awake and Arise; words by Theodore E. Curtis
- 9. Come, Rejoice; words and music by Tracy Y. Cannon
- 10 Come, Sing to the Lord; words and music by Gerrit de Jong Jr.
- 11. What Was Witnessed in the Heavens?; words by John S. Davis, music by Evan Stephens
- 12.'Twas Witnessed in the Morning Sky
- 13. And Angel from on High; words by Parley P. Pratt,
- 14. Sweet Is the Peace the Gospel Brings; words by Mary Ann Morton, music by Alfred M. Durham
- 15. I Saw a Mighty Angel Fly
- 16. What Glorious Scenes Mine Eyes Behold; music by Ebenezer Beesley
- 17. Awake, Ye Saints of God, Awake!; words by Eliza R. Snow, music by Evan Stephens
- 18. The Voice of God Again is Heard; words and music by Evan Stephens
- 19. We Thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet; words by William Fowler
- 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
- 22. We Listen to a Prophet's Voice
- 23. We Ever Pray for Thee; words and music by Evan Stephens
- 24. God Bless Our Prophet Dear
- 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
- 27. Praise to the Man; words by William W. Phelps
- 28. Saints, Behold How Great Jehovah; words by Douglas W. Stott, music by A. Laurence Lyon
- 29. A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief
- 30. Come, Come, Ye Saints; words by William Clayton
- 31. O God, Our Help in Ages Past; words by Isaac Watts
- 32. The Happy Day at Last Has Come; words by Philo Dibble, music by Ebenezer Beesley
- 33. Our Mountain Home So Dear; words by Emmeline B. Wells, music by Evan Stephens
- 34. O Ye Mountains High
- 35. For the Strength of the Hills; music by Evan Stephens
- 36. They, the Builders of the Nation; words by Ida R. Alldredge, music by Alfred M. Durham
- 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
- 39. O Saints of Zion
- 40. Arise, O Glorious Zion; music by George Careless
- 41. Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise
- 42. Hail to the Brightness of Zion's glad Morning!
- 43. Zion Stands with Hills Surrounded
- 44. Beautiful Zion, Built Above; music by Joseph G. Fones
- 45. Lead Me Into Life Eternal
- 46. Glorious Things of Thee Are Spoken
- 47. We Will Sing of Zion; words and music by Merrill Bradshaw
- 48. Glorious Things Are Sung of Zion; words by William W. Phelps
- 49. Adam-ondi-Ahman; words by William W. Phelps
- 50. Come, Though Glorious Day of Promise
- 51. Sons of Michael, he Approaches
- 52. The Day Dawn is Breaking; words by Joseph L. Townsend, music by William Clayson
- 53. Let Earth's Inhabitants Rejoice
- 54. Behold, the Mountain of the Lord
- 55. Lo, the Mighty God Appearing!; music by Evan Stephens
- 56. Softly Beams the Sacred Dawning; music by J. Spencer Cornwall
- 57. We're Not Ashamed to Own Our Lord; words by William W. Phelps
- 58. Come, Ye Children of the Lord
- 59. Come, O Thou King of Kings; words by Parley P. Pratt
- 60. Battle Hymn of the Republic
- 61. Raise Your Voice to the Lord; words and music by Evan Stephens
- 62. All creatures of Our God and King; words by Francis of Assisi, translation by William H. Draper
- 63. Great King of Heaven
- 64. On This Day of Joy and Gladness
- 65. Come, All ye Saints Who Dwell on Earth; words by William W. Phelps
- 66. Rejoice, the Lord Is King!
- 67. Glory to God on High
- 68. A Mighty Fortress Is Our God; words by Martin Luther, music attributed to Martin Luther
- 69. All Glory, Laud, and Honor
- 70. Sing Praise to Him
- 71. With Songs of Praise
- 72. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty
- 73. Praise the Lord with Heart and Voice; words and music by Tracy Y. Cannon
- 74. Praise Ye the Lord; words by Isaac Watts, music by Evan Stephens
- 75. In Hymns of Praise
- 76. God of Our Fathers, We Come unto Thee; music by Ebenezer Beesley
- 77. Great Is the Lord; words by Eliza R. Snow, music by Ebenezer Beesley
- 78. God of Our Fathers, Whose Almighty Hand
- 79. With All the Power of Heart and Tongue; words by Isaac Watts, music by Lowell M. Durham
- 80. God of Our Fathers, Known of Old
- 81. Press Forward, Saints; words by Marvin K. Gardner, music by Vanja Watkins
- 82. For All the Saints
- 83. Guide Us, O Thou Great Jehovah
- 84. Faith of Our Fathers
- 85. How Firm a Foundation
- 86. How Great Thou Art
- 87. God Is Love
- 88. Great God, Attend While Zion Sings; words by Isaac Watts, music by Joseph Daynes
- 89. The Lord Is My Light
- 90. from All That Dwell below the Skies; words by Isaac Watts
- 91. Father, Thy Children to Thee Now Raise; words and music by Evan Stephens
- 92. For the Beauty of the Earth
- 93. Prayer of Thanksgiving
- 94. Come, Ye Thankful People
- 95. Now Thank We All Our God
- 96. Dearest Children, God is Near You
- 97. Lead, Kindly Light
- 98. I Need Thee Every Hour
- 99. Nearer, Dear Savior, to Thee; words by Joseph L. Townsend, music by William Clayson
- 100. Nearer My God to Thee
- 101. Guide Me to Thee; words and music by Orson Pratt Huish]]
- 102. Jesus, Lover of My Soul
- 103. Precious Savior, Dear Redeemer
- 104. Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me
- 105. Master, the Tempest Is Raging
- 106. God Speed the Right
- 107. Lord, Accept Our True Devotion; words by Richard Alldridge, music by Joseph Daynes
- 108. The Lord Is My Shepherd
- 109. The Lord My pasture Will Prepare
- 110. Cast Thy Burden Upon the Lord
- 111. Rock of Ages
- 112. Savior, Redeemer of My Soul; words by Orson F. Whitney, music by Harry A. Dean
- 113. Our Savior's Love; words by Edward L. Hart, music by Crawford Gates
- 114. Come Unto Him; words by Theodore E. Curtis, music Hugh W. Dougall
- 115. Come, Ye Disconsolate
- 116. Come, Follow Me
- 117. Come Unto Jesus; words and music by Orson Pratt Huish
- 118. Ye Simple Souls Who Stray; music by Evan Stephens
- 119. Come, We That Love the Lord; words by Isaac Watts
- 120. Lean on My Ample Arm; words by Theodore E. Curtis, music by Evan Stephens
- 121. I'm a Pilgrim, I'm a Stranger
- 122. Though Deepening Trials; words by Eliza R. Snow, music by George Careless
- 123. Oh, May My Soul Commune With Thee
- 124. Be Still, My Soul; words by Katharina von Schlegel, translation by Jane Borthwick, music by Jean Sibelius
- 125. How Gentle God's Commands
- 126. How Long, O Lord Most Holy and True; words by John A. Widtsoe, music by B. Cecil Gates
- 127. Does the Journey Seem Long?; words by Joseph Fielding Smith music by George D. Pyper
- 128. When Faith Endures
- 129. Where Can I Turn for Peace?
- 130. Be Thu Humble
- 131. More Holiness Give Me
- 132. God Is in His Holy Temple; music by Frank W. Asper
- 133. Father in Heaven
- 134. I Believe in Christ, words by Bruce R. McConkie
- 135. My Redeemer Lives; words by Gordon B. Hinckley, music by G. Homer Durham
- 136. I Know That My Redeemer Lives; music by Lewis D. Edwards
- 137. Testimony; words by Loren C. Dunn, music by Michael F. Moody
- 138. Bless Our Fast, We Pray
- 139. In Fasting We Approach Thee; words by Paul L. Anderson, music by Clay Christiansen
- 140. Did You Think to Pray?
- 141. Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee
- 142. Sweet Hour of Prayer
- 143. Let the Holy Spirit Guide
- 144. Secret Prayer
- 145. Prayer Is the Soul's Sincere Desire; words by James Montgomery, music by George Careless
- 146. Gently Raise the Sacred Strain; words by William W. Phelps
- 147. Sweet Is the Work; words by Isaac Watts
- 148. Sabbath Day; words by Paul L. Anderson, music by Lynn R. Carson
- 149. As the Dew from Heaven Distilling; words by Parley P. Pratt, music by Joseph Daynes
- 150. O Thou Kind and Gracious Father; words by Charles Denney Jr., music by George Careless
- 151. We Meet, Dear Lord
- 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
- 154. Father, This Hour Has Been One of Joy
- 155. We Have Partaken of Thy Love; words by Mabel Jones Gabbott, music by Robert P. Manookin
- 156. Sing We Now at Parting; words by George Manwaring, music by Ebenezer Beesley
- 157. Thy Spirit, Lord, Has Stirred Our Souls
- 158. Before Thee, Lord, I Bow My Head
- 159. Now the Day Is Over
- 160. Softly Now the Light of Day
- 161. The Lord Be with Us; music by Tracy Y. Cannon
- 162. Lord, We Come Before Thee Now
- 163. Lord, Dismiss Us with Thy Blessing; words by John Fawcett, music by Jean-Jacques Rousseau
- 164. Great God, to Thee My Evening Song
- 165. Abide With me; 'Tis Eventide
- 166. Abide with Me!
- 167. Come, Let Us Sing an Evening Hymn; words by William Wines Phelps, music by Tracy Y. Cannon
- 168. As the Shadows Fall; words by Lowell M. Durham and music by Lowell M. Durham Jr.
- 169. As Now We Take the Sacrament; words by Lee Tom Perry, music by Daniel Lyman Carter
- 170. God, Our Father, Hear Us Pray
- 171. With Humble Heart; words by Zara Sabin, music by Thomas L. Durham
- 172. In Humility, Our Savior; words by Mabel Jones Gabbott
- 173. While of These Emblems We Partake
- 174. While of These Emblems We Partake
- 175. O God, the Eternal Father; words by William W. Phelps
- 176. 'Tis Sweet to Sing the Matchless Love; words by George Manwaring, music by Frank W. Asper
- 177. 'Tis Sweet to Sing the Matchless Love; words by George Manwaring, music by Ebenezer Beesley
- 178. O Lord of Hosts; words by Andrew Dalrymple, music by George Careless
- 179. Again, Our Dear Redeeming Lord; words by Theodore E. Curtis, music by Alfred M. Durham
- 180. Father in Heaven, We Do Believe; words by Parley P. Pratt,
- 181. Jesus of Nazareth, Savior and King; words and music Hugh W. Dougall
- 182. We'll Sing All Hail to Jesus' Name
- 183. In Remembrance of Thy Suffering; words and music by Evan Stephens
- 184. Upon the Cross of Calvary
- 185. Reverently and Meekly Now; music by Ebenezer Beesley
- 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
- 188. Thy Will, O Lord, Be Done
- 189. O Thou, Before the World Began; music by Frank W. Asper
- 190. In Memory of the Crucified
- 191. Behold the Great Redeemer Die; words by Eliza R. Snow, music by George Careless
- 192. He Died! The Great Redeemer Died; words by Isaac Watts, music by George Careless
- 193. I Stand All Amazed
- 194. There is a Green Hill Far Away
- 195. How Great the Wisdom and the Love; words by Eliza R. Snow
- 196. Jesus, Once of Humble Birth; words by Parley P. Pratt,
- 197. O Savior, Thou Who Wearest a Crown; words by Karen Lynn Davidson, music by Hans Leo Hassler, adapted by Johann Sebastian Bach
- 198. That Easter Morn; words by Marion D. Hanks, music by Robert Cundick
- 199. He is Risen!
- 200. Christ the Lord Is Risen Today
- 201. Joy to the World; words by Isaac Watts, altered by William W. Phelps
- 202. Oh, Come, All Ye Faithful
- 203. Angels We Have Heard on High
- 204. Silent Night (song)|Silent Night
- 205. Once In Royal David's City|Once in Royal David's City
- 206. Away in a Manger
- 207. It Came Upon the Midnight Clear
- 208. O Little Town of Bethlehem
- 209. Hark! The Herald Angels Sing|Hark! the Herald Angels Sing
- 210. With Wondering Awe
- 211. While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks
- 212. Far, Far Away on Judea's Plains
- 213. The First Nowell/The First Noel
- 214. I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
- 215. Ring Out, Wild Bells; words by Alfred Tennyson, music by Crawford Gates
- 216. We Are Sowing
- 217. Come, Let Us Anew
- 218. We Give Thee But Thine Own
- 219. Because I Have Been Given Much
- 220. Lord, I Would Follow Thee; words by Susan Evans McCloud, music by K. Newell Dayley
- 221. Dear to the Heart of the Shepherd
- 222. Hear Thou Our Hymn, O Lord; words and music by Frank W. Asper
- 223. Have I Done Any Good?
- 224. I Have Work Enough to Do
- 225. We Are Marching On to Glory
- 226. Improve the Shining Moments; words and music by Robert B. Baird
- 227. There Is Sunshine in My Soul Today
- 228. You Can Make the Pathway Bright
- 229. Today, While the Sun Shines; music by Evan Stephens
- 230. Scatter Sunshine
- 231. Father, Cheer Our Souls Tonight
- 232. Let Us Oft Speak Kind Words; music by Ebenezer Beesley
- 233. Nay, Speak No Ill
- 234. Jesus, Mighty King in Zion; music by Tracy Y. Cannon
- 235. Should You Feel Inclined to Censure
- 236. Lord, Accept into Thy Kingdom; words by Mabel Jones Gabbott, music by Alexander Schreiner
- 237. Do What Is Right
- 238. Behold Thy Sons and Daughters, Lord; words by Parley P. Pratt
- 239. Choose the Right
- 240. Know This, That Every Soul Is Free
- 241. Count Your Blessings
- 242. Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow
- 243. Let Us All Press On; words and music by Evan Stephens
- 244. Come Along, Come Along
- 245. This House We Dedicate to Thee; music by Frank W. Asper
- 246. Onward, Christian Soldiers
- 247. We Love Thy House, O God
- 248. Up, Awake Ye Defenders of Zion
- 249. Called to Serve
- 250. We Are All Enlisted
- 251. Behold! A Royal Army
- 252. Put Your Shoulder to the Wheel
- 253. Like Ten Thousand Legions Marching
- 254. True to the Faith; words and music by Evan Stephens
- 255. Carry On; words by Ruth May Fox, music by Alfred M. Durham
- 256. As Zion's Youth In Latter Days
- 257. Rejoice! A Glorious Sound Is Heard; music by Frank W. Asper
- 258. O Thou Rock of Our Salvation; words by Joseph L. Townsend, music by William Clayson
- 259. Hope of Israel; words by Joseph L. Townsend, music by William Clayson
- 260. Who's on the Lord's Side?
- 261. Thy Servants Are Prepared
- 262. Go, Ye Messengers of Glory
- 263. Go Forth with Faith
- 264. Hark, All Ye Nations!
- 265. Arise, O God, and Shine
- 266. The Time Is Far Spent; words by Eliza R. Snow
- 267. How Wondrous and Great
- 268. Come, All Whose Souls are Lighted
- 269. Jehovah, Lord of Heaven and Earth
- 270. I'll Go Where You Want Me to Go
- 271. Oh, Holy Words of Truth and Love
- 272. Oh Say, What Is Truth?
- 273. Truth Reflects Upon Our Senses; words by Eliza R. Snow
- 274. The Iron Rod; words by Joseph L. Townsend, music by William Clayson
- 275. Men Are That They Might Have Joy
- 276. Come Away to Sunday School; words and music by Robert B. Baird
- 277. As I Search the Holy Scriptures; words and music by C. Marianne Johnson Fisher
- 278. Thanks for the Sabbath School
- 279. The Holy Word; words by Marvin K. Gardner, music by Robert Cundick
- 280. Welcome, Welcome, Sabbath Morning; words by Robert B. Baird, music by Ebenezer Beesley
- 281. Help Me Teach with Inspiration
- 282. We Meet Again in Sabbath School; words by George Manwaring, music by Ebenezer Beesley
- 283. The Glorious Gospel Light Has Shone
- 284. If You Could Hie to Kolob; words by William W. Phelps
- 285. God Moves in a Mysterious Way
- 286. Oh, What Songs of the Heart; words by Joseph L. Townsend, music by William Clayson
- 287. Rise, Ye Saints, and Temples Enter
- 288. How Beautiful Thy Temples, Lord; words by Frank I. Kooyman, music by Tracy Y. Cannon
- 289. Holy Temples on Mount Zion
- 290. Rejoice, Ye Saints of Latter Days; words by Mabel Jones Gabbott, music by R. Paul Thompson
- 291. Turn Your Hearts; words by Paul L. Anderson, music by Gaylen Hatton
- 292. O My Father; words by Eliza R. Snow
- 293. Each Life That Touches Ours for Good; words by Karen Lynn Davidson, music by A. Laurence Lyon
- 294. Love at Home
- 295. O Love That Glorifies the Son
- 296. Our Father, by Whose Name
- 297. From Homes of Saints Glad Songs Arise
- 298. Home Can Be a Heaven on Earth
- 299. Children of Our Heavenly Father
- 300. Families Can Be Together Forever
- 301. I Am a Child of God
- 302. I Know My Father Lives
- 303. Keep the Commandemnts
- 304. Teach Me to Walk in the Light
- 305. The Light Divine
- 306. God's Daily Care
- 307. In Our Lovely Deseret; words by Eliza R. Snow
- 308. Love One Another; words and music by Luacine C. Fox
- 309. As Sisters in Zion; words by Emily H. Woodmansee, music by Janice Kapp Perry
- 310. A Key Was Turned in Latter Days
- 311. We Meet Again As Sisters; words by Paul L. Anderson, music by Bonnie Lauper Goodliffe
- 312. We Ever Pray For Thee; words and music by Evan Stephens
- 313. God Is Love
- 314. How Gentle God's Commands
- 315. Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee
- 316. The Lord Is My Shepherd
- 317. Sweet Is the Work; words by Isaac Watts
- 318. Love at Home
- 319. Ye Elders of Israel
- 320. The Priesthood of Our Lord
- 321. Ye Who Are Called to Labor
- 322. Come, All Ye Sons of God; words Thomas Davenport, music by Orson Pratt Huish
- 323. Rise Up, O Men of God; music by Frank W. Asper
- 324. Rise Up, O Men of God
- 325. See The Mighty Priesthood Gathered
- 326. Come, Come Ye Saints; words by William Clayton
- 327. Go, Ye Messengers of Heaven
- 328. An Angel From on High; words by Parley P. Pratt,
- 329. Thy Servants Are Prepared
- 330. See, The Mighty Angel Flying; music by Evan Stephens
- 331. Oh Say, What Is Truth?
- 332. Come, O Thou Kings of Kings; words by Parley P. Pratt,
- 333. High on the Mountain Top; music by Ebenezer Beesley
- 334. I Need Thee Every Hour
- 335. Brightly Beams Our Father's Mercy
- 336. School Thy Feelings
- 337. O Home Beloved; words by Evan Stephens
- 338. America the Beautiful
- 339. My Country, 'Tis of Thee/My Country 'Tis of Thee
- 340. The Star-Spangled Banner
- 341. God Save The King|God Save the King
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 hymnbook are also published in at least the following languages:
- Danish
- Dutch
- Finnish
- French
- German
- Icelandic
- Italian
- Japanese
- Korean
- Norwegian
- Portuguese
- Russian
- Samoan
- Spanish
- Swedish
