Although this hymn's footnote states that it was included in the first LDS hymnbook in 1835, it wasn't familiar to me. The words of the second verse are perfect for a baptismal service, however, since most congregations aren't familiar with it either, it would be a challenge to sing it.
I have a note in my personal hymnal to sing this hymn and then directly go into Hymn #238 "Behold Thy Sons and Daughters, Lord", which is about receiving the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Since neither of these hymns are very familiar to the average congregation, it would be nice to find a quartet to sing these two hymns at a baptismal service.
"SING * PLAY * LOVE"...My thoughts and memories as I play one hymn each day from the hymnbook of "The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints" during 2012.
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