I didn't realize the meaning of this hymn until I read all five verses in the 1985 hymnal. With General Conference coming up in just a little over a week, I realize that our belief in continuing revelation is central to our creed. The "holy words" refer to the scriptures of old, and the new messages from our prophet and other church leaders.
This hymn first appeared in the 1892 Deseret Sunday School Song Book, and I could tell by the tune that it was from that time period. The tune is okay, but the message (to me) deserves a better tune. (Hey, this is my blog, so I can state my opinion!)
"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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