Hymns

Within a few months of the organization of His restored Church, the Lord directed that Emma Smith, wife of the Prophet Joseph Smith, should make a selection of sacred hymns for use by the Saints in their worshiping assemblies. "My soul delighteth in the song of the heart," said the Lord in this revelation. "Yea, the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me, and it shall be answered with a blessing upon their heads." Since those early days the singing of sacred hymns has been an important part of the meetings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. From time to time since the days of Emma Smith, various compilations of hymns have been made to meet the changing needs of the Church. This present book is the latest and probably the most complete yet made for general use among the Latter-day Saints. It is planned that this volume will be used for all adult gatherings in the Church. Another book is provided for young people and children. - Preface.