April 2022<\/a>.<\/p>\n\u201cIt\u2019s a super, super special song,\u201d said hymnbook singer Emily Winters,18, who sings on the new batch\u2019s English recordings. \u201cIt\u2019s very sacred, talking about us and God. It\u2019s a beautiful representation of our relationship.\u201d<\/p>\n
The new hymns now available are:<\/p>\n
These additions bring the total number of songs in \u201cHymns\u2014For Home and Church\u201d to 60 in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish. Today\u2019s release also includes 15 new hymns in German, Korean and Tagalog, for a total of 37 in those languages. Church members and leaders are invited to incorporate this music into their worship at home and at church.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe hope that as people [sing] these songs, they feel closer to Jesus Christ,\u201d said Elder Matthew L. Carpenter of the Seventy, an advisor on the committee overseeing the new hymnbook. \u201cAnd by singing these new songs people become acquainted with them, and they\u2019ll remember them for the rest of their lives. And by doing that, they will feel like they are closer to Jesus Christ.\u201d<\/p>\n
This latest batch of hymns adds to the global feel of the new hymnbook. \u201cJesus Is the Way\u201d is a popular hymn from the current Tongan hymnbook, and \u201cCan You Count the Stars in Heaven?\u201d is a well-loved German children\u2019s song. \u201cStand by Me\u201d and \u201cGo\u00a0Tell It on the Mountain\u201d are both African American spirituals that are well known and beloved across Christianity.<\/p>\n
The Power of Sacred Music<\/b><\/h3>\n The committee is selecting hymns with young people in mind. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is inviting youth to experience the power of sacred music in a personal way.<\/p>\n
Katie Giles, 14, an instrumentalist for the new hymnbook, encourages listeners to approach the hymns with open hearts. \u201cJust let the Spirit come to you when you listen,\u201d she said. \u201cDon\u2019t take it for granted. Don\u2019t just take it as a Christmas song. Take it as a message from Jesus Christ.\u201d<\/p>\n
Jake Despain, 15, another vocalist for the hymnbook, emphasized the depth of the lyrics. \u201cI would encourage people to really take in the meaning of these hymns. The lyrics are beautiful.\u201d<\/p>\n
Music plays a central role in hymnbook singer Naomi Perkin\u2019s life, and she is grateful for the guidance it can bring. \u201cWe listen to music to do basically anything,\u201d said Perkins, 19. \u201cIt keeps us going. Having spiritual music to guide you is so helpful. It helps me \u2014 and I know it helps others \u2014 feel God\u2019s love throughout our lives.\u201d<\/p>\n
Primary General President Susan H. Porter, who oversees the faith\u2019s work with children and also serves on the hymnbook committee, shared how music can teach children.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe want every child to feel the joy of singing songs that teach of Jesus Christ and His gospel,\u201d President Porter said. \u201cAs the Holy Ghost confirms the truth of what they are singing, they will grow in their testimony of Heavenly Father and His Son. The beautiful melodies and lyrics will stay in their hearts and minds throughout their lives, helping children desire to be disciples of Jesus Christ.\u201d<\/p>\n
President Timothy Farnes, who leads the global Church\u2019s Young Men organization, echoed President Porter\u2019s emphasis on the spiritual power of the new hymns.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am grateful for the hymns of the Church. Hymns invite the Spirit into our meetings and into our lives,\u201d President Farnes said. \u201cThey can be a form of protection and praise or a source of comfort and healing. Jesus Christ prepared for His greatest sacrifice and suffering using the influence of music. Mark 14:26 reads, \u2018And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n
Elder Carpenter shared similar thoughts, noting how music has helped him personally.<\/p>\n
\u201cI still remember singing Primary songs in my head,\u201d Elder Carpenter said. \u201cWhen I felt temptation or discouragement, I\u2019d sing a song and feel the peace of God. These new hymns are carefully reviewed doctrinally. They\u2019re designed to help us overcome temptation, worship God, and feel peace, hope, and joy.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cAs we all sing together,\u201d he added, \u201cwe are united in our love of God and of His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ.\u201d<\/p>\n
Playlist Feature for Gospel Library App Coming Soon<\/b><\/h3>\n\nSacred-Music-playlist<\/h6>\n Coming in October 2025, individuals will be able to create a playlist of songs in the Gospel Library app.<\/span>2025 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.<\/span><\/figcaption>Download Photo<\/span><\/figure>\nThe Sacred Music app will retire in January 2026, but the features are being integrated into the Gospel Library app.<\/p>\n
Coming in October 2025, individuals will be able to create a playlist of songs in the Gospel Library app.<\/p>\n
If members of the Church are logged into both apps with their Church Account, their playlists will be synced before the Sacred Music App is retired.<\/p>\n
For more information about this change, see this article<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n