Month: June 2022

“My Heart Rejoiceth in the Lord”

Ruth; 1 Samuel 1–3

Christ can turn tragedy into triumph. (Ruth)

1. Nearer, My God, to Thee H100, especially verses 2-4
   • Watch and Listen (Worldwide Virtual Choir and Orchestra)
   • Sing-along
2. Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me H104 (also Trust)
   • Watch and Listen (BYU Choir at General Conference)
   • Sing-along
3. Tender Mercies of the Lord (Perry) (also Trust, Prayers, Obey)
   • Listen
   • Sheet Music
4. He Is There (March 2022 Friend, by Pinborough/Howe) (also Trust)
   • Sheet Music
   • Sing-along

I can be kind to others and loyal to Jesus Christ. (Ruth 1:16–18; 2:5–8, 11–12)

5. *Kindness Begins with Me CS145
   • Sing-along
6. I’m Trying to be Like Jesus CS78
   • Sing Along
   • Watch and Listen (Emily Brown)
7. I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go H270 (also Trust)
   • Sing-along
   • Watch and Listen (The Saints Ministers)

I can trust that God will guide and help me regardless of my situation. (Ruth; 1 Samuel 1)

8. Come unto Him H114
   • Watch and Listen (Tabernacle Choir)
9. *Jesus Is Our Loving Friend CS58B
   • Watch and Listen
10. I’ll Stand Tall (January 2016 Friend, by Pinborough/Perry), especially verses 3-4
    • Lyrics and Sheet music
    • Sing-along

I can make my prayers heartfelt and sincere. The Lord hears and answers my prayers. (1 Samuel 1:9-18)

11. A Child’s Prayer CS12
    • Sing Along
    • Watch and Listen (Tabernacle Choir)
    • Watch and Listen (Family Choir)
12. Close as a Quiet Prayer (March 2019 Friend)
    • Sheet Music
    • Sing Along
13. Prayer Is the Soul’s Sincere Desire H145, carefully choose which verses to sing (there are eight!)
    • Watch and Listen (Tabernacle Choir)

My heart can rejoice in the Lord. (1 Samuel 2:1–10)

14. Praise to the Lord, the Almighty H72
    • Sing-along
    • Watch and Listen (Logan Shelton)
15. Rejoice, the Lord Is King! H66
    • Watch and Listen (Tabernacle Choir)
    • Watch and Listen (Emu Music, alternate melody)
16. I Stand All Amazed H193
    • Watch and Listen (Tabernacle Choir)
    • Watch and Listen (BYU Vocal Point)
17. Beautiful Savior CS62
    • Watch and Listen (Primary Choir)
    • Watch and Listen (Claire Crosby)

I can hear and obey the voice of the Lord. (1 Samuel 3)

18. *The Wise Man and the Foolish Man CS281
    • Sing-along
19. Press Forward, Saints H81 
    • Watch and Listen with Lyrics (BYU Men’s Chorus)
20. As Zion’s Youth in Latter Days H256, especially verse 2
    • Watch and Listen (Young Women Choir)

*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.