family history

From G7

There have been eight major editions of the hymnbooks throughout church history beginning with “A Collection of Sacred Hymns for the Church of the Latter Day Saints” by Emma Smith, which was released in 1835.

Some of these major versions were published church-wide while others were made for local use, including “A Collection of Sacred Hymns for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Europe” (1840) nicknamed “the Manchester Hymnal” and “Latterday Saints’ Psalmody” (1889). Mission presidents in the Northern States Mission in Chicago compiled and published “Songs of Zion” (1908).

There have also been six major children’s songbook editions: “Hymns and Songs: Selected from various authors, for the Primary Associations of the Children of Zion” by Eliza R. Snow (1880), “The Primary Songbook” (1905) which included songs that some older members still remember, “Little Stories in Song” (1940), “The Children Sing” (1951), “Sing With Me” (1969) and “Children’s Songbook” (1989).

“Hymns and the Children’s Songbook are being revised (and added to) to unify the music used for worship by members around the world … and better reflect the diverse needs of members worldwide. The new printed collections will … provide the same selection of hymns and children’s songs (with the same hymn numbering) in each language,” Schank said.

The church received over 20,000 hymn and primary song suggestions to be considered for inclusion in the new hymnbook by members around the world. Almost 200 member reviewers helped narrow down the suggestions and pick hymns that had the most promise for the new book.

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Whether you are planning for a loved one’s services or your own, the funeral directors at Myers can help you create a unique, meaningful tribute that ensures a lasting legacy.

Whether you are planning for a loved one’s services or your own, the funeral directors at Myers can help you create a unique, meaningful tribute that ensures a lasting legacy.