History of Hymns—The Evolution of LDS Hymns

040: "Hymns of Marylou Cunningham Leavitt"

Marylou Cunningham Leavitt discusses the creation of Hymn number 22, "We Listen to a Prophet's...

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039: "Hymns of Janice Kapp Perry"

Janice Kapp Perry wrote the music for the beloved hymn "As Sisters in Zion." She is also a major...

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038: "Hymns of Joseph Daynes"

Joseph J. Daynes was the first Tabernacle organist (from 1867 to 1900). Joseph learned to play...

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037: "Hymns of Parley P. Pratt"

Parley Parker Pratt was one of the greatest missionaries the Church has ever known, and one of...

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031: "If You Could Hie To Kolob"

This episode describes a hymn with a divinely inspired history. After William Wines Phelps...

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026: "God Be With You"

Jeremiah E. Rankin wrote the text of the hymn featured in this episode of History of the Hymns....

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033: "Hymns of George Careless"

George Careless was a hugely talented and respected musician during his lifetime. He was blessed...

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028: "O My Father"

This episode of History of the Hymns teaches about the hymn “O My Father,” written by Eliza R....

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034: "Hymns of Evan Stephens"

Evan Stephens believed that nature and divinity are inseparable and that the natural world in...

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030: "Hymns of Ebenezer Beesley"

Ebenezer Beesley had tremendous musical talent his whole life and put it to great use. He...

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035: "Hymns of W. W. Phelps"

William Wines Phelps is arguably the most influential hymn writer the Church has ever seen. He...

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032: "Hymns of Eliza R Snow"

Eliza R. Snow, also known as “Zion’s Poetess,” became one of the most respected and influential...

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036: "High on the Mountain Top"

Joel H. Johnson sought the truth regarding God and whether Jesus was the Christ. Eventually...

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027: "Love At Home"

John Hugh McNaughton wrote the hymn “Love at Home” to reflect not only his deep love for his...

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029: "Hymns of Alexander Schreiner"

Alexander Schreiner believed strongly that everyone should serve God to the best of their...

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025: "I Am a Child of God"

Joseph Smith taught that knowing God is essential to having strong faith, and we can converse...

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024: "Adam-ondi-Ahman"

In this episode we learn the story behind the popular hymn “Adam-ondi-Ahman.” The text was...

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023: "Lord, I Would Follow Thee"

The history behind “Lord, I Would Follow Thee”: "What emerged was a twelve-measure hymn unlike...

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022: "The Spirit of God"

The history behind “The Spirit of God”: This hymn goes back to the early foundations of the...

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021: "Abide with Me; 'Tis Eventide"

The history behind “Abide with Me; ‘Tis Eventide”: Martin Lowrie Hofford wrote the lyrics for...

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