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Let Earth's Inhabitants Rejoice
Verse 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 power.
Verse 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.
Verse 3
Oppression will no more be found,
Nor tyrant hold relentless sway,
But love to God and man abound
Through-out the long millennial day.
Source: Hymns, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1962. 92.
Now We'll Sing with One Accord
Verse 1
Now we'll sing with one accord,
For a prophet of the Lord,
Bringing forth his precious word,
Cheers the Saints as anciently.
When the world in darkness lay,
Lo! he sought the better way,
And he heard the Savior say,
"Go and prune my vineyard, son!"
Verse 2
And an angel surely then,
For a blessing unto men,
Brought the priesthood back again
In its ancient purity.
Even Joseph he inspired;
Yea, his heart he truly fired
With the light that he desired
For the work of righteousness.
Verse 3
And the Book of Mormon true,
With its covenant ever new,
For the Gentile and the Jew,
He translated sacredly.
God's commandments to mankind,
For believing Saints designed,
And to bless the seeking mind,
Came to him from Jesus Christ.
Verse 4
Precious are the years to come,
While the righteous gather home
For the great millennium,
When they'll rest in blessedness.
Prudent in this world of woes,
They will triumph o'er their foes,
While the realm of Zion grows
Purer for eternity.
Source: Hymns, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1962. 132.
Oh, How Lovely Was The Morning
Verse 1
Oh, how lovely was the morning!
Radiant beamed the sun above.
Bees were humming, sweet birds singing,
Music ringing through the grove,
When within the shady woodland
Joseph sought the God of love,
When within the shady woodland
Joseph sought the God of love.
Verse 2
Humbly kneeling, sweet appealing
'Twas the boy's first uttered prayer
When the powers of sin assailing
Filled his soul with deep despair;
But undaunted still he trusted
In his Heavenly Father's care,
But undaunted still he trusted
In his Heavenly Father's care.
Verse 3
Suddenly a light descended,
Brighter far than noonday sun,
And a shining glorious pillar
O'er him fell, around him shone,
While appeared two heavenly beings,
God the Father and the Son,
While appeared two heavenly beings,
God the Father and the Son.
Verse 4
Joseph, this is my Beloved;
Hear him!" Oh, how sweet the word!
Joseph's humble prayer was answered,
And he listened to the Lord.
Oh, what rapture filled his bosom,
For he saw the living God;
Oh, what rapture filled his bosom,
For he saw the living God.
Source: Hymns, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1962. 136.
An Angel from on High
Verse 1
An angel from on high
The long, long silence broke;
Descending from the sky,
These gracious words he spoke:
Lo! in Cumorah's lonely hill
A sacred record lies concealed.
Lo! in Cumorah's lonely hill
A sacred record lies concealed.
Verse 2
Sealed by Moroni's hand,
It has for ages lain
To wait the Lord's command,
From dust to speak again.
It shall again to light come forth
To usher in Christ's reign on earth.
It shall again to light come forth
To usher in Christ's reign on earth.
Verse 3
It speaks of Joseph's seed
And makes the remnant known
Of nations long since dead,
Who once had dwelt alone.
The fulness of the gospel, too,
Its pages will reveal to view.
The fulness of the gospel, too,
Its pages will reveal to view.
Verse 4
The time is now fulfilled,
The long-expected day;
Let earth obedience yield
And darkness flee away.
Remove the seals; be wide unfurled
Its light and glory to the world.
Verse 5
Remove the seals; be wide unfurled
Its light and glory to the world.
Oh! Israel filled with joy
Shall now be gathered home,
Their wealth and means employ
To build Jerusalem,
While Zion shall arise and shine
And fill the earth with truth divine,
While Zion shall arise and shine
And fill the earth with truth divine.
Source: Hymns, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1962. 224.
What Was Witnessed in the Heavens?
Verse 1
What was witnessed in the heavens?
Why, an angel earthward bound.
Had he something with him bringing?
Yes, the gospel, joyful sound!
It was to be preached in power
On the earth, the angel said,
To all men, all tongues and nations
That upon its face are spread.
Verse 2
Had we not before the gospel?
Yes, it came of old to men.
Then what is this latter gospel?
Tis the first one come again.
This was preached by Paul and Peter
And by Jesus Christ the Head.
This we latter Saints are preaching;
We their footsteps wish to tread.
Verse 3
Where so long has been the gospel?
Did it pass from earth away?
Yes, 'twas taken back to heaven
Till should dawn a brighter day.
What became of those departed,
Knowing not the gospel plan?
In the spirit world they'll hear it;
God is just to every man.
Source: Hymns, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1962. 299.