Sacred Music

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.

Learn the story behind the writing and meaning of the new children's song in "Hymns — For Home and Church" by Merrijane Rice and Jennette Jay Booth.

Wendy Lynn Platt hopes her sacrament hymn, written in 1997, can help people look more closely at the ordinance each week.

See videos of the songs sung by the Tabernacle Choir, a combined institute choir and a multicultural choir during the October 2025 general conference.

Questions, trials and faith in Jesus Christ led Annette Dickman to compose the hymn "Bread of Life, Living Water," now included in the new hymnbook.

Tongan, German and African American songs are also on the list of 12 additions to "Hymns — For Home and Church."

Benjamin Taylor and Ysabelle Cuevas share their experiences performing in “Festival: A Youth Concert.”