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- Purpose of Music in the Church. In a revelation to the Prophet Joseph Smith, the Lord said, “My soul delighteth in the song of the heart; yea, the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me, and it shall be answered with a blessing upon their heads” (Doctrine and Covenants 25:12).
- Music in the Home. Through His prophets, the Lord has encouraged individuals and families to use uplifting music in their daily lives. Singing and listening to sacred music can invite a spirit of beauty and peace.
- Music in Church Meetings. Sacred music is a vital part of sacrament meeting and other Church meetings. It has power to invite the Spirit, bringing individuals closer to God.
- Music Leadership in the Ward. 19.4.1. Bishopric. The bishop is responsible for ward music. He may assign this responsibility to one of his counselors. Bishoprics have the following responsibilities
Worthy music is powerful. It has the power to make us humble, prayerful, and grateful. Prophets through all generations have taught the importance of worthy music in our expressions of worship. A few citations from the scriptures may serve to illustrate.
- Music in Church Meetings
- Music in The Home
- Music in Personal Life
In a 2006 devotional given to Brigham Young University studentsin Provo, Utah, USA, Elder Douglas L. Callister, then a member of the Seventy, said that “we could not have a Christmas without carols or a general conference without sacred anthems.” “There could not be a heaven without music of surpassing beauty,” he taught. The effect of such music i...
In addition to encouraging music in Church meetings, the First Presidency preface continues by teaching that “music has boundless powers for moving families toward greater spirituality and devotion to the gospel. Latter-day Saints should fill their homes with the sound of worthy music.” One way that families worship with music and teach the gospel ...
In addition to teaching doctrine in the home, hymns can greatly benefit individuals. “Hymns can lift our spirits, give us courage, and move us to righteous action” (“First Presidency Preface,” Hymns,x). More than 70 years ago, President J. Reuben Clark Jr. (1871–1961) taught, “We get nearer to the Lord through music than perhaps through any other t...
Oct 25, 2019 · Topics will range from historical hymnology (the study of congregational music), to “classical” music by LDS composers, to the diverse musical expressions of LDS musicians around the world, to the impact of broadcast and social media on LDS musics.
- Jeremy Grimshaw
Faith-building Experience. For the last 19 years, I've had contact with members of the LDS Church in one form or another. It started back in middle school when I got to know some kids who were LDS, even though I had no idea they were LDS until much later, and I got along pretty well with them. Since then, it just kept growing.
To apply an understanding of the role of music in the church at every level, including assisting others in planning music for sacrament service. Several trained organists are needed in every ward for a variety of reasons: To provide a pool of organists who can substitute when the scheduled organist cannot play.
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1. Are Latter-day Saints Christian? Yes. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is a Christian church but is neither Catholic nor Protestant. Rather, it is a restoration of the Church of Jesus Christ as originally established by the Savior in the New Testament of the Bible.
