William W. Phelps

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

Wikipedia Biography

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

Texts by William W. Phelps (56)sort ascendingAsAuthority LanguagesInstances
Ya regocijemos; es día benditoWilliam W. Phelps (Author)Spanish2
When shall we all meet again? When shall we our rest obtain?Wlliam K. Phelps (Author)English2
When Joseph his brethren beheldW. W. Phelps (Author)English1
What fair one is this, from the wilderness travelingWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English11
We're not ashamed to own our LordWilliam W. Phelps, 1792–1872 (Author)English9
We thank the Lord for grace and giftsWilliam W. Phelps (Author)2
Wake, O wake, the world from sleepingWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English6
To Him that [who] made the worldWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English5
This earth was once a garden placeWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English11
There's a feast of fat things for the righteous preparingWilliam W. Phelps (Author)9
There is now a feast for the righteous preparingWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English4
The towers of Zion soon shall riseWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English8
The spirit of God like a fire is burningW. W. Phelps (Author)English23
The pure testimony put forth in the spiritWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English41
The pure testimony is not to establish the selfish inventionWilliam W. Phelps (Author)1
The gallant ship is under wayWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English7
Tal como un fuego se ve ya ardiendoWilliam W. Phelps, 1792-1872 (Author)Spanish2
Señor, de tu pueblo el gozo eres túW. W. Phelps, 1792-1872 (Adapter)Spanish2
See how the morning sunW. W. Phelps (Author)English1
See all creation joinsW. W. Phelps (Author)English5
Redeemer of Israel, our only delightWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English22
Praise to the man who communed with JehovahWilliam W. Phelps, 1792–1872 (Author)English12
Praise to the Lord for the great restorationWilliam W. Phelps (Author)2
Oh Dios, eterno PadreWilliam W. Phelps (Author)Spanish2
Oh Dios de Israel, te rendimos loorWilliam W. Phelps, 1792-1872 (Author)Spanish2
Oh Cristo, de Ti Viene Todo Buen DonWilliam W. Phelps (Author)Spanish2
O stop and tell me, red manWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English8
O Jesus, the giver of all we enjoyW. W. Phelps (Author)English6
O happy souls, who pray, Where God appoints to hearWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English9
O God, the eternal Father, Who dwells amid the skyWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English15
O come, come today, when plenty smilesWilliam W. Phelps (Author)2
Now we'll sing with one accordWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English9
Now let us rejoice in the day of salvationWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English19
Let us pray, gladly prayWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English8
Joy to the world! the Lord is come!William W. Phelps, 1792–1872 (Alterer)English1
If you could hie to KolobW. W. Phelps (Author)English7
Ho, ho, for the temple's completedW. W. Phelps (Author)English4
Great is the Lord, 'tis good to praiseWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English1
God spake the word, and time beganWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English9
Glorious things are sung of ZionWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English10
Gently raise the sacred strainW. W. Phelps (Author)English13
From the regions of glory an angel descendedWilliam W. Phelps (Author)1
From regions of glory an angel descendedWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English3
Farewell, our [dear] friends and brethrenWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English6
Entonad sagrado sonWilliam W, Phelps, 1792-1872 (Author)Spanish2
El reino de Dios como fuego apareceWilliam W. Phelps (Author)Spanish2
Earth, with her ten thousand flowersWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English15
De la tierra, flores milW. W. Phelps (Author)Spanish3
Come to me, will ye come to the Saints that have diedWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English4
Come, let us sing an evening hymnWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English2
Come, all ye sons of Zion, And let us praise the LordWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English20
Come, all ye saints, who dwell on earthWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English9
By faith the ancients sought the LordWilliam W. Phelps (Author)2
Awake, O ye people, the Savior is comingWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English7
An angel came down from the mansions of gloryWilliam W. Phelps (Author)English12
Al gran Profeta rindamos honoresWilliam W. Phelps (Author)Spanish2

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