Month: September 2022

September 19–25, 2022 Come, Follow Me Songs

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“Comfort Ye My People”

Isaiah 40–49

Jesus Christ can comfort me and give me hope. (Isaiah 40–49)

Note: see also Hymns 99-130. Many of these emphasize relying on the Lord for comfort, direction, and strength.

  1. How Firm a Foundation H85 (read all verses and choose which to use)
  2. I Will Walk with Jesus
  3. He Is There (March 2022 Friend, by Pinborough/Howe)
  4. I’ll Stand Tall (January 2016 Friend, by Pinborough/Perry)
  5. Does the Journey Seem Long? H127
  6. Though Deepening Trials H122 

God’s power is greater than worldly power. (Isaiah 40:3–8, 15–23; 42:15–16; 47:7–11)

  1. Abide with Me! H166 
  2. A Mighty Fortress Is Our God H68
  3. God of Our Fathers, Whose Almighty Hand H78
  4. *God Is Watching Over All CS229 (not available online due to copyright restrictions)
  5. He’s Got the Whole World in His Hands

“Thou art my servant.” (Isaiah 41:8–13; 42:1–7; 43:9–12; 44:21–28; 45:1–4; 48:10; 49:1–9)

  1. Serve the Lord (2022 Youth Album)
  2. Let Us All Press On H243 
  3. Because I Have Been Given Much H219 (only available in the printed Hymnbook due to copyright)
  4. *“Give,” Said the Little Stream CS236 
  5. Called to Serve H249 or CS174
  6. I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go H270

The names of titles of Jesus Christ teach us about Him. (Isaiah 40:28; 43:14–15; 44:6)

  1. We Know His Name (2021 Youth Album) (also Comfort, Servant, Power)
  2. He Reigns (2021 Youth Album) (also Power)
  3. Beautiful Savior CS62, verse 3

*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.

September 12–18, 2022 Come, Follow Me Songs

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“A Marvellous Work and a Wonder”

Isaiah 13–14; 24–30; 35

The wicked kingdoms of the world and their rulers will fall. (Isaiah 13:1–11, 19–22; 14:1–20)

  1. Come, O Thou King of Kings H59 (also Jesus Christ)
  2. Come, Ye Children of the Lord H58 (also Jesus Christ, Restore)
  3. Guide Us, O Thou Great Jehovah H83  (also Jesus Christ, Restore)
  4. I Saw a Mighty Angel Fly H15 (also Jesus Christ)
  5. Israel, Israel, God Is Calling H7 (also Jesus Christ, Restore)

The writings of Isaiah point me to Jesus Christ. (Isaiah 24:21–23; 25:6–8; 26:19; 28:16) 

  1. Joy to the World H201 (also Wicked, Restore)
  2. Jesus, Once of Humble Birth H196
  3. Jesus, Lover of My Soul H102
  4. Rock of Ages H111
    • Watch and Listen (Norton Hall Band; lyrics are slightly different and have an additional verse)
  5. Isaiah Says (from The Friend magazine)

Apostasy means turning away from the Lord and His prophets. (Isaiah 24:1–12; 28:7–8; 29:7–10; 30:8–14)

  1. As Zion’s Youth in Latter Days H256
  2. I Will Be Valiant CS162 
  3. *Stand for the Right CS159 
  4. Let Us All Press On  H243

The Lord can restore things that are lost or broken. (Isaiah 29; 30:18–26; 35) 

  1. Come, All Ye Saints of Zion H38
  2. Hail to the Brightness of Zion’s Glad Morning! H42 (also Jesus Christ)
  3. Saints, Behold How Great Jehovah H28 (also Jesus Christ)
  4. We Will Sing of Zion H47
    • Listen (Mike Cornaby, Instrumental)
  5. An Angel Came to Joseph Smith CS86
  6. A Great Work (2021 Youth Album)

*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.

September 5-11, 2022 Come, Follow Me Songs

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“God Is My Salvation”

Isaiah 1–12

“Cease to do evil.” (Isaiah 1; 3; 5)

  1. Now Let Us Rejoice H3
  2. As Zion’s Youth in Latter Days H256
  3. Jesus is My True Light (December 2009 Friend)
  4. Dare to Do Right CS158

God will do a great work in the latter days. (Isaiah 2; 4; 11–12)

  1. High on the Mountain Top H5, especially verse 2
    • Watch and Listen (Tabernacle Choir, Orchestra at Temple Square, and Bells on Temple Square)
  2. A Great Work (2021 Youth Album)
  3. Come, Sing to the Lord H10, especially verse 2
  4. Faith in Every Footstep

Prophets are called of God. (Isaiah 6)

  1. We Listen to a Prophet’s Voice H22
  2. Come, Listen to a Prophet’s Voice H21
  3. Oh, Holy Words of Truth and Love H271
  4. If I Listen with My Heart, verse 2
  5. I Heard the Prophet (from The Friend magazine)

Isaiah prophesied of Jesus Christ. (Isaiah 7–9)

  1. Isaiah Says (from The Friend magazine)
  2. Christmas songs may be appropriate when learning about Isaiah’s prophecies of the birth of Christ. They can be found in Hymns 201-214 and Children’s Songbook pp. 37-54.

“Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.” (Isaiah 1:16–18)

  1. Gently Raise the Sacred Strain H146
  2. Ye Simple Souls Who Stray H118, especially verse 3
  3. Come unto Jesus H117
  4. Help Us, O God, to Understand CS73b
  5. Come Unto Christ (2014 Youth Music)

*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.