William W. Phelps

Short Name: William W. Phelps
Full Name: Phelps, William W., 1792-1872
Birth Year: 1792
Death Year: 1872

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William Wines Phelps (February 17, 1792 – March 7, 1872) was an early leader of the Latter Day Saint movement. He printed the first edition of the Book of Commandments that became a standard work of the church and wrote numerous hymns, some of which are included in the current version of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints' (LDS Church) hymnal. He was at times both close to and at odds with church leadership. He testified against Joseph Smith, providing evidence that helped persuade authorities to arrest Smith. He was excommunicated three times and rejoined the church each time. He was a ghostwriter for Smith. Phelps was called by Smith to serve as assistant president of the church in Missouri and as a member of the Council of Fifty. After Smith's death, Phelps supported Brigha
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TextsTunesHymnals
Texts by William W. Phelps (56)AsAuthority LanguagesInstancessort descending
From the regions of glory an angel descendedWilliam W. Phelps (Author)1
Great is the Lord, 'tis good to praiseWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English1
Joy to the world! the Lord is come!William W. Phelps, 1792–1872 (Alterer)English1
See how the morning sunW. W. Phelps (Author)English1
The pure testimony is not to establish the selfish inventionWilliam W. Phelps (Author)1
When Joseph his brethren beheldW. W. Phelps (Author)English1
Al gran Profeta rindamos honoresWilliam W. Phelps (Author)Spanish2
By faith the ancients sought the LordWilliam W. Phelps (Author)2
Come, let us sing an evening hymnW. W. Phelps (Author)English2
El reino de Dios como fuego apareceWilliam W. Phelps (Author)Spanish2
Entonad sagrado sonWilliam W. Phelps (Author)Spanish2
O come, come today, when plenty smilesWilliam W. Phelps (Author)2
Oh Cristo, de Ti Viene Todo Buen DonWilliam W. Phelps (Author)Spanish2
Oh Dios de Israel, te rendimos loorWilliam W. Phelps (Author)Spanish2
Oh Dios, eterno PadreWilliam W. Phelps (Author)Spanish2
Praise to the Lord for the great restorationWilliam W. Phelps (Author)2
Señor, de tu pueblo el gozo eres túWilliam W. Phelps (Author)Spanish2
Tal como un fuego se ve ya ardiendoWilliam W. Phelps (Author)Spanish2
We thank the Lord for grace and giftsWilliam W. Phelps (Author)2
When shall we all meet again? When shall we our rest obtain?Wlliam K. Phelps (Author)English2
Ya regocijemos; es día benditoWilliam W. Phelps (Author)Spanish2
De la tierra, flores milW. W. Phelps (Author)Spanish3
From regions of glory an angel descendedWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English3
Come to me, will ye come to the Saints that have diedWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English4
Ho, ho, for the temple's completedWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English4
There is now a feast for the righteous preparingWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English4
See all creation joinsWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English5
To Him that [who] made the worldWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English5
Farewell, our [dear] friends and brethrenWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English6
O Jesus, the giver of all we enjoyW. W. Phelps (Author)English6
Wake, O wake, the world from sleepingWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English6
Awake, O ye people, the Savior is comingWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English7
If you could hie to KolobWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English7
The gallant ship is under wayW. W. Phelps (Author)English7
Let us pray, gladly prayWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English8
O stop and tell me, red manWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English8
The towers of Zion soon shall riseWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English8
Come, all ye saints, who dwell on earthWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English9
God spake the word, and time beganWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English9
Now we'll sing with one accordWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English9
O happy souls, who pray, Where God appoints to hearWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English9
There's a feast of fat things for the righteous preparingWilliam W. Phelps (Author)9
We're not ashamed to own our LordWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English9
Glorious things are sung of ZionWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English10
This earth was once a garden placeWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English11
What fair one is this, from the wilderness travelingWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English11
An angel came down from the mansions of gloryWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English12
Praise to the man who communed with JehovahWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English12
Gently raise the sacred strainWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English13
Earth, with her ten thousand flowersW. W. Phelps (Author)English15
O God, the eternal Father, Who dwells amid the skyWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English15
Now let us rejoice in the day of salvationWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English19
Come, all ye sons of Zion, And let us praise the LordWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English20
Redeemer of Israel, our only delightWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English22
The spirit of God like a fire is burningWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English23
The pure testimony put forth in the spiritWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English41

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