Recent LDS Blog | Music PostsLatter-day Hymns: Reverently and Meekly Nowby Tristi Pinkston20 Jun 2008 08:00 AMHymn #185 in the current hymnbook is entitled, "Reverently and Meekly Now." The words are written from the Savior's viewpoint, which is unusual when compared to our other hymns, which speak about the Savior from a third-person viewpoint. Not-So-Lyrical Lyricsby Tristi Pinkston17 Jun 2008 09:00 AMI enjoy listening to the radio as I drive around town. I like soft rock and I pride myself on knowing most of the lyrics to most of the songs. I will even confess to singing along with the radio, although I won't claim to have a great voice. Latter-Day Hymns: Israel, Israel, God is Callingby Tristi Pinkston03 May 2008 08:00 AMHymn #7 in our current LDS hymnbook is "Israel, Israel, God is Calling." When I think of this hymn, I remember sitting in the old chapel on 100 West in Logan, Utah, with my Grandma Norton. Latter-day Hymns: Redeemer of Israelby Tristi Pinkston19 Apr 2008 08:00 AMHymn #6 in the current LDS hymnal, "Redeemer of Israel," is one of the classic LDS hymns and is frequently sung at General Conference by the world famous Mormon Tabernacle Choir. Written by William W. Latter-Day Hymns: High on a Mountain Topby Tristi Pinkston07 Feb 2008 01:00 PMThe fifth hymn in our current Latter-Day Saint hymnal is "High on a Mountain Top," a stirring song which cheers the soul and uplifts the mood. Also a popular choice of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir to perform in General Conference, it's more up-tempo than most of our hymns, although still dignified. Latter-day Hymns: Truth Eternalby Tristi Pinkston29 Jan 2008 10:58 AM"Truth Eternal" is the fourth hymn in our current hymnal. Composed by Parley P. Pratt, a deeply religious man who used poetry as a means to express the feelings of his heart, this poem set to music contains beautiful visual imagery of the power of truth in our lives. Latter-day Hymns: Now Let Us Rejoiceby Tristi Pinkston24 Jan 2008 11:00 AMMy husband and I were on a long car trip toward the beginning of our marriage and were bored out of our minds. We had a hymnbook along with us in the car and he suggested that we memorize a hymn together. Latter-Day Hymns: The Spirit of Godby Tristi Pinkston14 Jan 2008 03:00 PMThe second hymn in our current hymnal, "The Spirit of God" is perhaps the most powerful, tear-producing, and beloved hymns we as a Latter-day Saint people possess. Written by William W. Latter-Day Hymns: The Morning Breaks, the Shadows Fleeby Tristi Pinkston09 Jan 2008 07:00 AMThe first hymn in the LDS hymnal is penned by Parley P. Pratt and set to music by George Careless. Often performed by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, I have fond memories of hearing it sung during the opening session of General Conference. Introduction to the Latter-day Hymns Seriesby Tristi Pinkston08 Jan 2008 03:00 PMWe have been told by the Lord that "the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me" and that it will be answered upon the heads of those who perform the music. We are also told that we draw closer to God through music than through any other means save it be for prayer. Recent Blog Comments FUSEingFamilies says... "HI, Miriam, You made some great suggestions for parents to review." |
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