Month: June 2020

Anti-Nephi-Lehis burying their swords

June 29 – July 5, 2020 Come, Follow Me Songs

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They “Never Did Fall Away”

Alma 23-29

When God’s children accept the gospel, great blessings follow (Alma 23:1-5)

  1. Choose the Right H239
  2. Lead Me into Life Eternal H45 
  3. The Lord Is My Shepherd H108
  4. *Keep the Commandments H303, CS146
  5. Teach Me to Walk in the Light CS177

My conversion to Jesus Christ and His gospel changes my life (Alma 23-25; 27)

  1. I Believe in Christ H134, especially verses 3-4
  2. Come, Follow Me H116 (also Blessings)
  3. Father in Heaven, We Do Believe H180 (also Blessings, Merciful)
  4. I Pledge Myself to Love the Right CS161
  5. I Want to Live the Gospel CS148

God is merciful (Alma 24:7-19; 26:17-22)

  1. How Firm a Foundation H85, read all verses and choose which to sing
  2. Sing We Now at Parting H156 (also Blessings)
  3. Come, All Ye Sons of God H322, verses 2-3 (also Blessings)
  4. A Place in His Arms
    1. PDF of sheet music
    2. Recording on YouTube
  5. When I Am Baptized CS103 (also Conversion)

Serving the Lord brings joy (Alma 26, 29)

  1. Sweet Is the Work H147
  2. On This Day of Joy and Gladness H64
  3. *A Happy Helper CS197
  4. I Know that My Savior Loves Me
    1. Sacred Music App, Additional Songs for Children
    2. Sheet Music PDF
    3. Click on the green play button next to the title to listen online

*These songs are especially appropriate for young children. For a topical index of more Primary Songs that are great for young children, see the Ideas page.

For suggestions about how to use this music list, see the Ideas page.

Ammon and King Lamoni meet the King's Father

June 22-28, 2020 Come, Follow Me Songs

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“I Will Make an Instrument of Thee”

Alma 17-22

As most of the topics for this week center around sharing the gospel, many of the songs are really interchangeable from one category to another.

As I strengthen my own faith, I can more effectively share the gospel (Alma 17:1-4)

  1. Thy Holy Word H279 
  2. I Want to Be a Missionary Now CS168

I can be an instrument in God’s hands to bring salvation to His children (Alma 17:6-12)

  1. Thy Servants Are Prepared H261
  2. *I Hope They Call Me on a Mission CS169

I can help others prepare to receive the gospel (Alma 17-18)

  1. Help Me Teach with Inspiration H281 
  2. The Things I Do CS170, especially verse 4

My testimony can have a far-reaching influence (Alma 18-22)

  1. I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go H270
  2. We’ll Bring the World His Truth CS172 (also Gospel)

I must learn and teach the basic principles of the gospel: the Godhead, Plan of Salvation, etc. (Alma 18:24-39)

  1. Go Forth with Faith H263
  2. *I Am a Child of God CS2 or H301
  3. How Will They Know? CS182
  4. I Lived in Heaven CS4

Stand up for what is right (Alma 20:8-15)

  1. God Speed the Right H106
  2. Let Us All Press On H243
  3. Dare to Do Right CS158
  4. I’ll Walk With You CS140
  5. Stand for the Right CS159

What am I willing to give up to know God more fully? (Alma 22:15-18)

  1. Lead Me into Life Eternal H45
  2. Savior, Redeemer of My Soul H112, especially verse 3
  3. Tell Me, Dear Lord CS176

*These songs are especially appropriate for young children. For a topical index of more Primary Songs that are great for young children, see the Ideas page.

For suggestions about how to use this music list, see the Ideas page.

Jesus Christ and Heavenly Father standing together

June 15-21, 2020 Come, Follow Me Songs

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“Enter into the Rest of the Lord”

Alma 13-16

Priesthood and priesthood ordinances (Alma 13:1-19)

  1. I Like My Birthdays CS104, especially verses 2-3
  2. See the Mighty Priesthood Gathered H325
  3. Father in Heaven, We Do Believe H180, especially verses 5-6 (also Faith)

What is the “rest of the Lord”? (Alma 13)

  1. Faith CS96, especially verse 2
  2. *I Am a Child of God CS2 or H301, especially verse 4
  3. Teach Me to Walk in the Light CS177 or H304
  4. Come, Follow Me H116, especially verses 4-6 (also Faith)
  5. Beautiful Zion, Built Above H44

Sometimes God allows the righteous to suffer (Alma 14)

  1. *Book of Mormon Stories CS118, verse 4
  2. Though Deepening Trials H122, especially verses 1-4
  3. Lean on My Ample Arm H120

Discipleship requires sacrifice (Alma 15:16, 18)

  1. Dare to Do Right CS158
  2. Nephi’s Courage CS120
  3. For the Strength of the Hills H35, especially verse 2 (also Suffer)

If we have faith in Christ, He can heal us both physically and spiritually (Alma 15:1-12)

  1. *I Pray in Faith CS14
  2. *God’s Love CS97
  3. Sing Praise to Him H70 (also Suffer)

Seek and heed the counsel of the prophet (Alma 16:1-10)

  1. *Follow the Prophet CS110
  2. Seek the Lord Early CS108
  3. We Listen to a Prophet’s Voice H22

*These songs are especially appropriate for young children. For a topical index of more Primary Songs that are great for young children, see the Ideas page.

For suggestions about how to use this music list, see the Ideas page.