The History and Lyrics to “God Be with You Till We Meet Again”.James Montgomery Wrote “The Lord Is My Shepherd,” Which Is Based on Psalm 23, As Well As Other Hymns You Sing Weekly.Two People Who Lived Nearly 200 Years Apart Gave Us the Lyrics to “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty”.John Henry Newman Writes the Lyrics to “Lead, Kindy Light”.The History of Ensign Peak and a Scripture from Isaiah Led to the Lyrics to “High on the Mountain Top”.The History and Mystery of “How Firm a Foundation”.Joseph Townsend Wrote the Lyrics to “Choose the Right”-The CTR Ring was Introduced Nearly 30 Years after His Death.The First Principal of Weber State University Wrote the Lyrics to “Hark, All Ye Nations”.
Temple Dedication Hymn: “The Spirit of God”.Mack Wilberg’s Arrangement of “Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing”: The History and Lyrics.“I Need Thee Every Hour”: A Hymn of Great Comfort.“More Holiness Give Me” Author, Phillip Bliss Led a Life of Music.Behind the Scenes with Janice Kapp Perry: “What Is This Thing That Men Call Death?”.Insights to “Come, Come, Ye Saints” from the Journal of the Man Who Wrote the Lyrics.Holland’s Remarks on the Choir Singing “O Divine Redeemer” “Amazing Grace”: Mack Wilberg’s Arrangement of the Famous Folk Hymn.“Nearer, My God, to Thee”: The History and Lyrics.The History of “God of Our Fathers, Whose Almighty Hand”.The History of the Hymn “Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise”.“This Is My Father’s World”: The History and Lyrics.The Story behind the Hymn “Rock of Ages”.The Story behind “I Believe in Christ”: The Powerful Testimony of Bruce R.Watch the Mormon Tabernacle Choir Sing “Come unto Jesus”.The Inspiring Story behind the Song “Love One Another”.
The Story behind “Softly and Tenderly (Jesus Is Calling)”.“Put Your Shoulder to the Wheel” Is an Invitation to Engage in the Work of the Gospel.“Israel, Israel, God Is Calling”: An Invitation to Come unto Christ.“My Redeemer Lives”: A Hymn by Gordon B.“Joseph Smith’s First Prayer” Performed by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.How a Different Tune Popularized the Hymn “If You Could Hie to Kolob”.“The Iron Rod” Was Written by Two Sunday School Workers.“I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go”: The Perfect Hymn for Missionaries.“Jesus, Once of Humble Birth”: A Poetic Reflection of the Savior’s Life.The History of the Latter-day Saint Hymn “O My Father”.“Count Your Blessings” Is a Reminder to Be Grateful.“Master, the Tempest Is Raging”: A Hymn about the Storms of Life.As the Choir increases its repertoire to include new hymns, we will continue to share videos and the stories that inspired the music.įor the first time, here is the complete collection of our hymn history blog posts (click the links below to read more): In a few years’ time, as the new hymnbook is published, stories of new-and perhaps returning-hymns will be revealed. With the announcement of plans for an upcoming new hymnbook, it seems appropriate to compile all of our hymn history blog posts into one. In 1830, when the Prophet Joseph Smith’s wife, Emma, was instructed to choose sacred hymns for the restored Church, the Lord revealed, “For my soul delighteth in the song of the heart yea, the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me, and it shall be answered with a blessing upon their heads” (Doctrine and Covenants 25:12).įor years the Mormon Tabernacle Choir’s blog has covered the history of many of our beloved hymns, including hymns that may not have been in past or current Church hymnals.
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