December 6–12, 2021 Come, Follow Me Songs

“We Believe”

The Articles of Faith and Official Declarations 1 and 2

The Articles of Faith contain foundational truths of the restored gospel.

NOTE: See printable from Children’s CFM Manual Print 

1. The First Article of Faith (Godhead) CS122a 
2. The Second Article of Faith (Transgression) CS122b 
3. The Third Article of Faith (Atonement) CS123
4. The Fourth Article of Faith (Principles) CS124 
5. The Fifth Article of Faith (Called) CS125 
6. The Sixth Article of Faith (Organization) CS126a 
7. The Seventh Article of Faith (Gifts) CS126b 
8. The Eighth Article of Faith (Word) CS127 
9. The Ninth Article of Faith (Reveal) CS128a (also Revelation)
10. The Tenth Article of Faith (Gathering) CS128b 
11. The Eleventh Article of Faith (Worshipping) CS130 
12. The Twelfth Article of Faith (Law) CS131 
13. The Thirteenth Article of Faith (Honest) CS132 

The Church of Jesus Christ is guided by revelation. (Articles of Faith 1:9; Official Declarations 1 and 2)

14. Lead Me Into Life Eternal H45 
15. We Meet Again in Sabbath School H282
16. Oh, Holy Words of Truth and Love H271

The work of God must move forward. (Official Declaration 1)

17. Let Us All Press On  H243 (also Trust)
    • Watch and Listen
18. Put Your Shoulder to the Wheel H252 (also Trust)
    • Watch and Listen
19. I Will Be Valiant CS162
20. A Great Work (2021 Youth Album)
    • Sacred Music App, Youth Music
    • Watch and Listen

We can trust in the Lord, even when we do not have a perfect understanding. (Official Declaration 2)

Other topics relevant to Official Declaration 2 may include healing, unity and inclusion, finding joy amidst hardship, and so on. Songs included here cover many of these topics. Also consider watching “Be One,” the 40th Anniversary Celebration of the revelation on the priesthood. While this list is much longer than the norm, I wanted to celebrate the wonderful heritage of music that our Black brothers and sisters bring to the Church!

21. Count Your Blessings H241 
    • Sung by Kaoma
    • Sung by the The Jackson Gospel Singers
22. *I Am a Child of God H301 or CS2
23. This Little Light of Mine
    • Sung by the Soweto Gospel Choir
24. How Great Thou Art H86 (not available online due to copyright)
    • Sung by the Bonner Family
25. Lift Every Voice and Sing
    • This song is considered sacred to African Americans. Consider singing it with a Black American member of the church, and/or asking what it means to him or her.
    • Sung by Nekisha Rhodes, a Latter-day Saint, at a fundraiser for the Better Family Life organization in St. Louis, Missouri
    • Sung by the African American Voices Gospel Choir
26. Brightly Beams Our Father’s Mercy H335
27. Lord, I Would Follow Thee H220 
28. Though Deepening Trials H122
29. Help Me, Dear Father CS99
30. *We are Different CS263
31. I’ll Walk With You CS140
32. I Will Be What I Believe
    • Watch and Listen
    • Sing-along
33. His Eye Is on the Sparrow
    • Sung by Gladys Knight
34. Come, Come Ye Saints H30, H326
    • Sung by the Bonner Family

*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.