Sacred Music

Before "Speak to Us, Lord" was in the hymnbook, it was in a collection of poems by J. Scott Miller’s grandfather.

The inspiration behind Shawna Edwards’ hymn ‘The Miracle.’

"To God Be the Glory," a hymn written in 1872 by blind writer and poet Fanny Crosby, is now in the new hymnbook.

Sacred music can inspire and help people feel closer to God, observes Derrick Porter in this week’s “Music & the Spoken Word” with The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square. Watch it here.

Hymns and songs can build testimonies of Jesus Christ and seep deeply into hearts.

The hymns — some from other Christian traditions, some familiar favorites and some brand new submissions — invite worship of Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.

The writer and composer put imagery into music to deepen understanding of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. This hymn is now in the new global hymnbook.

Author and composer Andrea Brett was inspired by an enthusiastic greeting one snowy morning.

Hanna Saffer began writing "My Covenants" when she was expecting her first child and finished it when her daughter was baptized.

A new children’s song in the Church’s global hymnbook has layers in the words and melody, explained the author and composer, Alan L. Patterson.

Author and composer Delys Waite Snyder felt prompted by 2 Nephi 31-32 to write a hymn about the Holy Ghost.

Rescuing a baby lamb and watching sheep respond to their shepherd prompted author and composer Tammy Simister Robinson to write a song about the Good Shepherd.

Author Anna M. Molgard wrote the new hymn “Joyfully Bound” to show the joy of being bound to the Lord as covenant sons and daughters.

Sacred music teaches children about Heavenly Father’s plan of happiness and the foundational truths of the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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.