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.

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.

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

External Links

HymnWiki.org: A wiki for hymns (with a large LDS/Mormon focus)

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