Sacred Music

Sacred music teaches the gospel of Jesus Christ as well as strengthens and fortifies testimony.

Lyrics of multiple hymns were mentioned throughout the April 2026 general conference. Here is how they were used.

Written by Austin Armstrong, Mina Brett, Ashley Hess and Brandon Pak and sung by Bettyarah Kaleopa, the song rejoices in the greater love of Jesus Christ.

Missionaries in the California Oakland/San Francisco Mission shared how children and adults are learning from sacred music and coming to the waters of baptism.

Twelve more songs have been added to "Hymns for Home and Church," helping "teach the doctrine and principles of the gospel with power and clarity," said the Sunday School general president.

Composer Angie Killian says the shortest song she’s ever written teaches that Heavenly Father hears and answers prayers.

Words and music that Stephen Reynolds jotted down on his ward program later became a new hymn in the global hymnbook.

Learn how Lorin F. Wheelwright’s hymn, inspired by Samuel the Lamanite, helps believers reflect on the Jesus Christ’s birth and anticipate His return.

Lyric changes to the children’s song “When I Am Baptized” make it more doctrinally accurate.

Yahosh Bonner sings the African-American spiritual and Christmas carol that is now in the new global hymnbook.

Jan Pinborough believes each child can be a pioneer and build God’s kingdom in their own unique way.

With God’s help, Shawna Edwards returned to college after 30 years and now uses technology and music to share testimony.

Six Christmas hymns have been released so far in “Hymns — For Home and Church.”

“Little Baby in a Manger” combines the spirit of motherhood and Christmas, said the author. The song is now in the new hymnbook.

Fred Voros, the author and composer of "This Day Is a Good Day, Lord," said the new hymn invites all to see "the extravagant kindness" of God.

“We’re worshiping together,” says project coordinator Michelle Blauer.

“‘Folofola Mai ‘a Sīsū’ is a beloved hymn that holds a special place in our hearts."

"His desire to create a song was to express his testimony, as a special witness of the Savior, with the added power of music," composer Michael F. Moody said of President James E. Faust.

The children’s song in the new hymnbook "was a contribution that I could make to the Lord even if nobody else saw it," Kenneth S. Schank said.

Performances will include arrangements of new and old hymns during "Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise" on Nov. 15.