Month: November 2021

“The Vision of the Redemption of the Dead”

Doctrine and Covenants 137-138

Every soul will have the opportunity to choose celestial glory. (Doctrine and Covenants 137)

1. *I Am a Child of God H301, CS2, verse 4
   • Watch and Listen
2. Holy Temples on Mount Zion H289 (also Veil)
3. Our Savior’s Love H113
4. Know This, That Every Soul Is Free H240
5. What Was Witnessed in the Heavens? H11 (also Captives)

Reading and pondering the scriptures prepares me to receive revelation. (Doctrine and Covenants 138:1–11, 25–30)

6. Seek the Lord Early CS108
7. Search, Ponder, and Pray CS109
8. Sabbath Day H148, especially verse 3
   • Watch and Listen
9. If I Listen with My Heart
   • Sacred Music App, Additional Songs for Children
   • Sheet Music PDF
   • Sing Along
10. As I Search the Holy Scriptures H277
    • Sing Along

The work of salvation is happening on both sides of the veil. (Doctrine and Covenants 138:25–60)

11. Rejoice, Ye Saints of Latter Days H290
12. Rise, Ye Saints, and Temples Enter H287
13. Family History – I am Doing It CS94
    • Sing Along
14. The Hearts of the Children CS92
    • Sing Along
15. How Beautiful Thy Temples, Lord H288
16. Families Can Be Together Forever CS188
    • Watch and Listen
17. Lord, Accept into Thy Kingdom H236, especially verse 3
18. Turn Your Hearts H291 

Jesus Christ visited the Spirit World, “declaring liberty to the captives.” (Doctrine and Covenants 138:12–24)

19. How Long, O Lord Most Holy and True H126
20. The Glorious Gospel Light Has Shown H283, especially verse 2 (also Veil)

*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.

He “Has Sealed His Mission and His Works with His Own Blood”

Doctrine and Covenants 135-136

Joseph and Hyrum Smith sealed their testimonies with their blood. (Doctrine and Covenants 135; 136:37-39)

1. Praise to the Man H27
   • Watch and Listen (with video depiction)
   • Watch and Listen (Tabernacle Choir recording session music video)
2. A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief H29 (Joseph Smith asked John Taylor to sing this hymn while in Carthage Jail.)
3. Brother I’ll Follow You (from Joseph: A Nashville Tribute to the Prophet)
   • Listen
   • Watch and Listen
4. Lamb to the Slaughter (from Joseph: A Nashville Tribute to the Prophet)
   • Watch and Listen (with video depiction)
   • Watch and Listen (live performance)

Joseph Smith has done more for our salvation than anyone except Jesus Christ. (Doctrine and Covenants 135:3)

5. Now We’ll Sing with One Accord H25 
6. Come, Sing to the Lord H10 
7. Truth Eternal H4
   • Watch and Listen
8. Joseph Smith, the Prophet (from This I Believe Album, Perry-Lundberg) (also Testimonies)
   • Listen 
9. On a Golden Springtime CS88, verse 3

The Lord gives me counsel for my “journeyings” in life; We can accomplish the Lord’s will as we follow His counsel. (Doctrine and Covenants 136)

10. Father, Thy Children to Thee Now Raise H91
11. Come, Ye Disconsolate H115 
12. Faith in Every Footstep (K. Newell Dayley)
    • Watch and Listen 
    • Sheet Music
13. I Will Seek the Lord (Seminary Music: Doctrine and Covenants)
    • Sing Along
    • Sheet Music
14. I Know that My Savior Loves Me
    • Sacred Music App, Additional Songs for Children
    • Watch and Listen
    • Sing Along
    • Sheet Music
15. I’ll Follow Him in Faith
    • Sacred Music App, Additional Songs for Children
    • Sheet Music
    • Watch and Listen
    • Sing-along

The Lord can bless me when I am struggling. (Doctrine and Covenants 136:4, 10-11, 18-30)

16. Come, Come Ye Saints H30, H326  
17. Where Can I Turn for Peace? H129 
    • Watch and Listen
18. Be Still, My Soul (H124, printed lyrics only available in Hymnbook due to copyright)
    • Watch and Listen (Gentri)
    • Watch and Listen (12-step version) 
19. Peace in Christ (2018 Youth Album)
    • Sacred Music App, Youth Music
    • Sing Along
    • Watch and Listen
20. How Firm a Foundation H85, read all verses and choose which to sing
    • Watch and Listen 

*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.

“Prepare Ye for the Coming of the Bridegroom”

Doctrine and Covenants 133-134

The truths in the Doctrine and Covenants can prepare me to do God’s work. (Doctrine and Covenants 133) 

1. When He Comes Again CS82
   • Watch and Listen
2. Israel, Israel, God Is Calling H7 
3. We Will Sing of Zion H47 
4. Ye Elders of Israel H319 
   • Watch and Listen
5. We’ll Bring the World His Truth CS172, especially verse 3
   • Watch and Listen

The Lord wants me (us) to prepare for His Second Coming. (Doctrine and Covenants 133:1-19, 37-39) 

6. Had I Been a Child CS80, especially verse 3
   • Sing-along
7. I’m Trying to Be like Jesus CS78 
8. I Believe in Being Honest CS149  
9. The Things I Do CS170 
10. I Have Work Enough to Do H224  
11. We’re Not Ashamed to Own Our Lord H57 

The Second Coming will be joyful for the righteous and Jesus Christ is loving and kind. (Doctrine and Covenants 133:19-56)

12. Jesus Is Our Loving Friend CS58 
13. Savior, Redeemer of My Soul H112 
14. The Tenth Article of Faith CS128 
15. Our Savior’s Love H113 
    • Watch and Listen

“Governments were instituted of God for the benefit of man” and The Lord wants me to obey the law. (Doctrine and Covenants 134)

16. The Eleventh Article of Faith CS130 
17. The Twelfth Article of Faith CS131 
18. Come, Ye Children of the Lord H58 
    • Watch and Listen
19. Do What Is Right H237 
20. How Gentle God’s Commands H125 
    • Listen (Instrumental) (Music by Paul Cardall)

*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.