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Many of the LDS Church's hymns are well known traditional Christian hymns; others deal with items of doctrine unique to the church's doctrine, such as the pre-mortal existence, modern church prophets, and the Book of Mormon. Others draw their subject matter from the church's history, including themes such as the restoration and pioneer experiences.
The text of the hymn was written sometime between 1860 and 1863 by William Fowler, an English convert to Mormonism. Joseph F. Smith reported that he was present at the first church worship service in England where Fowler brought the song to be sung. The song was first published in the LDS Church's 1863 hymnal, and has been included in every LDS ...
The book contains a table of contents, followed by a preface with a message from the church's first presidency, which encourages church members to use the hymn book at meetings and in their homes to invite the spirit and to teach doctrine.
In the 19th century, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir was created and began touring, while musicians began writing devotional and praise music with a Latter-Day Saint influence, paralleling the success of Christian Contemporary Music. Several organizations have existed and do exist to promote these artists, such as Deseret Book and the now-defunct ...
"The Spirit of God" - First printing with music and words Music from 1844 Bellow Falls unofficial hymnal. Similar to tune used today. Hosted by Mutopia project. "The American Star" - four stanzas The third stanza of this printing that starts "The spirits of Washington, Warren, Montgomery..." It appears to be the most popular stanza, often by ...
Mormons are told to avoid 'hot drinks,' such as coffee or tea " Hot drinks ," such as coffee and tea, are considered harmful based on a revelation Joseph Smith received from God.
The hymn has been called the anthem of the nineteenth-century Mormon pioneers [1] and "the landmark Mormon anthem." [2] Clayton wrote the hymn "All is Well" on April 15, 1846, as his Mormon pioneer caravan rested at Locust Creek, Iowa, over 100 miles west of its origin city of Nauvoo, Illinois. Just prior to writing the lyrics, Clayton had ...
Millions of Americans should prepare for an Arctic blast that will blanket much of the country in below-freezing temperatures over the next several days. Frigid conditions are expected over a ...