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There Is Sunshine in My Soul Today

Author: Eliza E. Hewitt, 1851–1920 Hymnal: LDS1985 #227 (1985) Meter: Irregular Scripture: Isaiah 60:19 Refrain First Line: Oh, there's sunshine, blessed sunshine Lyrics: 1. There is sunshine in my soul today, More glorious and bright Than glows in any earthly sky, For Jesus is my light. [Chorus] [Chorus:] Oh, there’s sunshine, blessed sunshine When the peaceful happy moments roll. When Jesus shows his smiling face, There is sunshine in the soul. 2. There is music in my soul today, A carol to my King, And Jesus listening can hear The songs I cannot sing. [Chorus] 3. There is springtime in my soul today, For when the Lord is near, The dove of peace sings in my heart, The flow’rs of grace appear. [Chorus] 4. There is gladness in my soul today, And hope and praise and love, For blessings which he gives me now, For joys “laid up” above. [Chorus] Topics: Cheerfulness; Gratitude; Joy; Music and Song; Special Topics Languages: English Tune Title: SUNSHINE

How Long, O Lord Most Holy and True

Author: John A. Widtsoe, 1872–1952 Hymnal: LDS1985 #126 (1985) Meter: 9.8.8.10 Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-2 Lyrics: 1. How long, O Lord most holy and true, Shall shadowed hope our joy delay? Our hearts confess, our souls believe Thy truth, thy truth, thy light, thy will, thy way! 2. Thy truth has made our prison bright; Thy light has dimmed the dying past. We bend beneath thy loving will And seek thy onward, onward path at last. 3. Eternal Father, gentle Judge! Speed on the day, redemption’s hour. Set up thy kingdom; from thy house Unlock for us, for us the prison tow’r. 4. From grim confusion’s awful depth The wail of hosts, faith’s urgent plea: Release our anguished, weary souls; Swing wide, swing wide the gates, and set us free! Topics: Genealogy and Temple Work; Prayer and Supplication Languages: English Tune Title: JACOB

Come, Thou Glorious Day of Promise

Hymnal: LDS1985 #50 (1985) Meter: 8.7.8.7.8.7 Scripture: Jeremiah 31:10 Lyrics: 1. Come, thou glorious day of promise; Come and spread thy cheerful ray, When the scattered sheep of Israel Shall no longer go astray, When hosannas, When hosannas With united voice they’ll cry. 2. Lord, how long wilt thou be angry? Shall thy wrath forever burn? Rise, redeem thine ancient people; Their transgressions from them turn. King of Israel, King of Israel, Come and set thy people free. 3. Oh, that soon thou wouldst to Jacob Thy enliv’ning Spirit send! Of their unbelief and misery Make, O Lord, a speedy end. Lord, Messiah! Lord, Messiah! Prince of Peace o’er Israel reign. Topics: Gathering of Israel; Jesus Christ Second Coming; Millennium; Restoration Languages: English Tune Title: RUTH

Come, All Ye Saints of Zion

Author: William W. Phelps, 1792–1872 Hymnal: LDS1985 #38 (1985) Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Scripture: Jeremiah 31:10-14 Lyrics: 1. Come, all ye Saints of Zion, And let us praise the Lord; His ransomed are returning, According to his word. In sacred song and gladness They walk the narrow way And thank the Lord who brought them To see the latter day. 2. Come, ye dispersed of Judah, Join in the theme and sing With harmony unceasing The praises of our King, Whose arm is now extended, On which the world may gaze, To gather up the righteous In these the latter days. 3. Rejoice, rejoice, O Israel, And let your joys abound! The voice of God shall reach you Wherever you are found And call you back from bondage, That you may sing his praise In Zion and Jerusalem, In these the latter days. 4. Then gather up for Zion, Ye Saints thru-out the land, And clear the way before you, As God shall give command. Tho wicked men and devils Exert their pow’r, ’tis vain, Since He who is eternal Has said you shall obtain. Topics: Gathering of Israel; Restoration; Zion Languages: English Tune Title: TEASDALE

Sons of Michael, He Approaches

Author: Elias L. T. Harrison, 1830–1900 Hymnal: LDS1985 #51 (1985) Meter: 8.7.8.7.7.7 Scripture: Daniel 7:9-14 First Line: Sons of Michael, he approaches! Lyrics: 1. Sons of Michael, he approaches! Rise, the ancient father greet. Bow, ye thousands, low before him; Minister before his feet. Hail the patriarch’s glad reign, Spreading over sea and main. 2. Sons of Michael, ’tis his chariot Rolls its burning wheels along! Raise aloft your voices million In a torrent pow’r of song. Hail our head with music soft! Raise sweet melodies aloft! 3. Mother of our generations, Glorious by great Michael’s side, Take thy children’s adoration; Endless with thy seed abide. Lo! to greet thee now advance Thousands in the glorious dance! 4. Raise a chorus, sons of Michael, Like old ocean’s roaring swell, Till the mighty acclamation Thru rebounding space doth tell That the ancient one doth reign In his Father’s house again! Topics: Millennium; Restoration Languages: English Tune Title: JULIE

Let Earth’s Inhabitants Rejoice

Author: William Clegg, 1823–1903 Hymnal: LDS1985 #53 (1985) Scripture: Micah 4:3-5 Lyrics: 1. Let earth’s inhabitants rejoice And gladly hail the glorious hour; Again is heard a prophet’s voice, And all may feel the gospel’s pow’r. 2. The blissful time will soon arrive, The day by holy men foretold, When man no more with man will strive, And all in each a friend behold. 3. Oppression will no more be found, Nor tyrant hold relentless sway, But love to God and man abound Thru-out the long millennial day. Topics: Millennium; Prophets; Restoration Languages: English Tune Title: PLEASANT GROVE

O Little Town of Bethlehem

Author: Phillips Brooks, 1835–1893 Hymnal: LDS1985 #208 (1985) Meter: 8.6.8.6.7.6.8.6 Scripture: Micah 5:2 Lyrics: 1. O little town of Bethlehem, How still we see thee lie. Above thy deep and dreamless sleep The silent stars go by; Yet in thy dark streets shineth The everlasting Light. The hopes and fears of all the years Are met in thee tonight. 2. For Christ is born of Mary, And, gathered all above While mortals sleep, the angels keep Their watch of wond’ring love. O morning stars, together Proclaim the holy birth, And praises sing to God the King, And peace to men on earth. 3. How silently, how silently The wondrous gift is giv’n! So God imparts to human hearts The blessings of his heav’n. No ear may hear his coming; But in this world of sin, Where meek souls will receive him, still The dear Christ enters in. Topics: Christmas Languages: English Tune Title: ST. LOUIS

With Wondering Awe

Author: Anon. Hymnal: LDS1985 #210 (1985) Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11 First Line: With wond’ring awe the wisemen saw Refrain First Line: Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna to his name! Lyrics: 1. With wond’ring awe the wisemen saw The star in heaven springing, And with delight, in peaceful night, They heard the angels singing: [Chorus] Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna to his name! 2. By light of star they traveled far To seek the lowly manger, A humble bed wherein was laid The wondrous little Stranger. [Chorus] 3. And still is found, the world around, The old and hallowed story, And still is sung in ev’ry tongue The angels’ song of glory: [Chorus] 4. The heav’nly star its rays afar On ev’ry land is throwing, And shall not cease till holy peace In all the earth is growing. [Chorus] Topics: Christmas Languages: English Tune Title: LAUDIS CORONA

Come, Follow Me

Author: John Nicholson, 1839–1909 Hymnal: LDS1985 #116 (1985) Scripture: Matthew 4:19 First Line: "Come, follow me," the Savior said Lyrics: 1. “Come, follow me,” the Savior said. Then let us in his footsteps tread, For thus alone can we be one With God’s own loved, begotten Son. 2. “Come, follow me,” a simple phrase, Yet truth’s sublime, effulgent rays Are in these simple words combined To urge, inspire the human mind. 3. Is it enough alone to know That we must follow him below, While trav’ling thru this vale of tears? No, this extends to holier spheres. 4. Not only shall we emulate His course while in this earthly state, But when we’re freed from present cares, If with our Lord we would be heirs. 5. We must the onward path pursue As wider fields expand to view, And follow him unceasingly, Whate’er our lot or sphere may be. 6. For thrones, dominions, kingdoms, pow’rs, And glory great and bliss are ours, If we, throughout eternity, Obey his words, “Come, follow me.” Topics: Baptism; Exaltation; Jesus Christ Example; Jesus Christ Friend; Jesus Christ Savior; Obedience; Prayer and Supplication; Spirituality Languages: English Tune Title: INVITATION

Secret Prayer

Author: Hans Henry Petersen, 1835–1909 Hymnal: LDS1985 #144 (1985) Meter: 8.6.8.6.7.7.7.7 Scripture: Matthew 6:6 First Line: There is an hour of peace and rest Refrain First Line: May my heart be turned to pray Lyrics: 1. There is an hour of peace and rest, Unmarred by earthly care; ’Tis when before the Lord I go And kneel in secret prayer. [Chorus:] May my heart be turned to pray, Pray in secret day by day, That this boon to mortals giv’n May unite my soul with heav’n. 2. The straight and narrow way to heav’n, Where angels bright and fair Are singing to God’s praise, is found Thru constant secret prayer. [Chorus] 3. When sailing on life’s stormy sea, ’Mid billows of despair, ’Tis solace to my soul to know God hears my secret prayer. [Chorus] 4. When thorns are strewn along my path, And foes my feet ensnare, My Savior to my aid will come, If sought in secret prayer. [Chorus] Topics: Assurance; Peace; Prayer; Prayer and Supplication; Trials Languages: English Tune Title: SLAGELSE