Hymns—for Home and Church
Hymns—for Home and Church is the new hymnal for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) which started being released in 2024 and is expected for full release by 2026.[1]
Schedule
[edit]On June 18, 2018, the church announced that a new hymnal would be created.[2][3] More than 17,000 song suggestions were submitted in the first year.[4]
The LDS Church released the first batch of new music in May 2024. Additional batches of new music will continue to be released in the future, with either music composed after the issuing of the 1985 Hymnal, music from other faiths, and those submitted as part of the process of creating the new hymnal.[5]
The music will be available in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese by the end of 2026. Additional languages are expected to follow.[5]
New hymnal characteristics
[edit]The new hymnal is expected to have between 450 and 500 songs and include songs for both adults and children. It will also include revisions of old songs to make them more globally relevant, clarify doctrine, replace outdated language, and ensure that the lyrics and musical styles are more relevant.[5]
National hymns and anthems, such as the Star Spangled Banner, will not be included in the new hymnal.[6]
Organization
[edit]As of February 2025, hymns released have been numbered within thematic groups.
| Number | Hymn | Words | Music | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1001 | Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing | Robert Robinson | Wyeth’s Repository | |
| 1002 | When the Savior Comes Again | Lane Johnson | Lane Johnson | |
| 1003 | It Is Well with My Soul | Horatio Spafford | Philip Bliss | |
| 1004 | I Will Walk with Jesus | Stephen P. Schank | Stephen P. Schank | |
| 1005 | His Eye Is on the Sparrow | Civilla D. Martin | Charles H. Gabriel | |
| 1006 | Think a Sacred Song | Marlene Merkling | Marlene Merkling | |
| 1007 | As Bread Is Broken | Stephen A. Reynolds | Stephen A. Reynolds | |
| 1008 | Bread of Life, Living Water | Annette W. Dickman | Annette W. Dickman | |
| 1009 | Gethsemane | Melanie M. Hoffman | Melanie M. Hoffman | |
| 1010 | Amazing Grace | John Newton | American Folk Song | |
| 1011 | Holding Hands around the world | Janice Kapp Perry | Janice Kapp Perry | |
| 1012 | Anytime, Anywhere | Angie Killian | Angie Killian | |
| 1013 | God's Gracious Love | Caroline V. Sandell-Berg | Oscar Ahnfelt | Trans: Andrew L. Skoog |
| 1014 | My Shepherd will Supply my Need | Isaac Watts | American Folk Tune | |
| 1015 | Oh, the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus | Samuel Trevor Francis | Stephen M. Jones | |
| 1016 | Behold the Wounds in Jesus' Hands | John V. Pearson | David R. Naylor | |
| 1017 | This Is the Christ | James E. Faust & Jan Underwood Pinborough | Michael Finlinson Moody | |
| 1018 | Come, Lord Jesus | From Church Production Savior of the World: His Birth and Resurrection |
David A. Zabriskie | |
| 1019 | To Love like Thee | Heather D. Zurcher | Heather D. Zurcher | |
| 1020 | Softly and Tenderly Jesus Is Calling | Will L. Thompson | Will L. Thompson | |
| 1021 | I Know That My Savior Loves Me | Derena Bell, Tami Jeppson Creamer | Tami Jeppson Creamer | |
| 1022 | Faith in Every Footstep | K. Newell Dayley | K. Newell Dayley | |
| 1023 | Standing on the Promises | R. Kelso Carter | R. Kelso Carter | |
| 1024 | I Have Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ | Janice Kapp Perry | Janice Kapp Perry | |
| 1025 | Take My Heart and Let It Be Consecrated | Frances Ridley Havergal | César Malan | |
| 1026 | Holy Places | Sherrie Manwill Boren | Katherine Wright | |
| 1027 | Welcome Home | Andrea Christensen Brett | Andrea Christensen Brett | |
| 1028 | This Little Light of Mine | African American Spiritual, 19th century | African American Spiritual, 19th century | |
| 1029 | I Can’t Count Them All | Caroline V. Sandell-Berg | Albert Lindström | |
| 1030 | Close as a Quiet Prayer | Sally DeFord | Sally DeFord | |
| 1031 | Come, Hear the Word the Lord Has Spoken | Frans Heijdemann | Frans Heijdemann |
| Number | Hymn | Words | Music | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1201 | Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise | Charles Wesley | Robert Williams | |
| 1202 | He Is Born, the Divine Christ Child | Nouveaux Cantiques | French carol | |
| 1203 | What Child Is This? | William Chatterton Dix | English Melody | |
| 1204 | Star Bright | Lorin F. Wheelwright | Lorin F. Wheelwright | |
| 1205 | Let Easter Anthems Ring | Larry Hiller | George Elvey | |
| 1206 | Were You There? | African American Spiritual, 19th century | African American Spiritual, 19th century |
References
[edit]- ^ Sacred Hymnbook to Help Unite, Uplift Latter-day Saints of All Ages Worldwide
- ^ 99+ announcements and changes in the Church since President Nelson became Prophet
- ^ Finally! A new Mormon hymnal, designed for a global church
- ^ "Calling all Latter-day Saint singers — how to apply and be a part of the new hymnbook". Deseret News. 2023-08-22. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
- ^ a b c LDS Church reveals when the new hymnbook will be out
- ^ Hymnbook and Children’s Songbook Revisions