Hymns to Remember

Of course, any hymn that praises the Lord is appropriate to sing all through the year. Here are verses that are not normally associated with Christmas but that praise the Lord just the same. See if you can name which hymn they are from. There's a key at the bottom to help you.

1. Join in the theme and sing

With harmony unceasing

The praises of our King.

2. Let us raise a joyful strain

To our Lord who soon will reign.

3. In the beauty of the lilies, Christ was born across the sea …

As he died to make men holy, let us live to make men free.

4. All creatures of our God and King,

Lift up your voice and with us sing.

5. Great King of heav'n, our hearts we raise

To thee in prayer, to thee in praise …

And with one voice in one glad chord,

With myriad echoes, praise the Lord.

6. Alleluia, Alleluia,

Bright and clear our voices ring,

Singing songs of exultation

To our Maker, Lord, and King!

7. Thou art the King of Israel,

Thou David's royal Son,

Who in the Lord's name comest,

The King and Blessed One.

8. Be joyful in the Lord, my heart! …

To Him all praise and glory!

9. Then come before God's presence!

With singing worship him!

Express the heart too full to speak

In one exultant hymn.

10. Exalt his name in loud acclaim;

His mighty pow'r adore!

And humbly bow before him now,

Our King forevermore.

11. To praise him let us all engage,

For unto us is giv'n

To live in this momentous age

And share the light of heav'n.

12. Let the Redeemer's name be sung

Through ev'ry land, by ev'ry tongue …

The great salvation loud proclaim,

And shout for joy the Savior's name.

13. Praise him for his mercy;

Praise him for his love.

For unnumbered blessings

Praise the Lord above.

14. And each one try, with single eye,

To praise the Savior best.

15. 'Tis sweet to sing the matchless love

Of Him who left his home above

And came to earth—oh, wondrous plan—

To suffer, bleed, and die for man!

16. Come, O thou King of Kings!

We've waited long for thee,

With healing in thy wings

To set thy people free.

Key

1. "Come, All Ye Saints of Zion," no. 38

2. "Come, Ye Children of the Lord," no. 58

3. "Battle Hymn of the Republic," no. 60

4. "All Creatures of Our God and King," no. 62

5. "Great King of Heaven," no. 63

6. "On This Day of Joy and Gladness," no. 64

7. "All Glory, Laud, and Honor," no. 69

8. "Sing Praise to Him," no. 70

9. "With Songs of Praise," no. 71

10. "In Hymns of Praise," no. 75

11. "Great is the Lord," no. 77

12. "From All That Dwell below the Skies," no. 90

13. "Sing We Now at Parting," no. 156

14. "Come, Let Us Sing an Evening Hymn," no. 167

15. "'Tis Sweet to Sing the Matchless Love," nos. 176 and 177

16. "Come, O Thou King of Kings," no. 59

(Above) Zintle Vuyiswa and Smangele Merafe say music adds meaning to their worship. (Far left) Vuyo Dasha, Parker McOmber, Haley Westover, Katie Rae McOmber, Travis Alexander, and Kjirsten McOmber sing hymns in Pretoria.

Nativities are by Stephen Kyalo, a Latter-day Saint from Kenya.

(Far left) Michael McLeod wrote a cantata about Christ that was presented throughout the community, while (below) Rugo Nortje and others decided a great way to celebrate was by counting their blessings.

Seminary in Soweto (above) gives Latter-day Saint students another reason to rejoice, and Amy Vermeulen (inset) says hymns embody that which is virtuous, lovely, of good report, and praiseworthy.

Photographs by Richard M. Romney; nativity photographs by Cody Bell