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Latter-day Hymns: Now Let Us Rejoice

My 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. To be honest, I thought it was kind of an odd idea, but I went along with it (we were newlyweds and I didn’t want to rock the boat). My attitude going into it wasn’t the best, but I was amazed at how simple a thing like singing a hymn can bring in the Spirit. My heart was … Continue reading →

Latter-Day Hymns: The Spirit of God

The 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. Phelps, it invites all who hear it to sing and shout with the armies of Heaven, and indeed, as you sing it, you feel as though legions of angels have joined you in song. The first line reads, “The Spirit of God like a fire is burning. The latter-day glory begins to come forth.” Oftentimes, when someone receives a testimony of the truthfulness of the Gospel, they feel the … Continue reading →

Latter-Day Hymns: The Morning Breaks, the Shadows Flee

The 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. We would travel to Logan to watch Conference with my grandmother, and hearing this song brings to mind memories of lying on her carpet, waiting for the talks to begin. The television cameras usually panning Temple Square while this song is sung, so I always associate it with the gorgeous flowers that grow all over the Square. First … Continue reading →

Introduction to the Latter-day Hymns Series

We 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. Music is a powerful tool, one that can be used to bring us near to the throne of God or one that can be used to drive us away from the Holy Ghost. My great-great-grandmother was converted to the Gospel by the power of the … Continue reading →

LDS Week in Review: January 7th – January 12th

Life sure has gotten hectic with the start of a new year! Were you too busy to join us here in LDS? If so, here’s a quick recap so you don’t miss anything. Tristi started a new series about the hymns. In “Introduction to the Latter-day Hymns Series,” she discussed the value of hymns in our lives and how they can help us to feel the spirit and to worship more effectively. She then followed up with a review of the hymn “The Morning Breaks, the Shadows Flee,” a standard for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and frequently sung in General … Continue reading →