Favorite Hymn?

[SloanHater]

With all the terrible ones out of the way, which hymns still move you?

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[Solon]

I've always liked "All Creatures of our God and King," which was inspired by St. Francis' Laudes Creaturarum.

As Thomas of Celano described Francis and his writings, they're "not so much a man's praying as prayer itself."
(http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/06221a.htm)

[tooblue]

"Now Let Us Rejoice" and seriously: "Praise To The Man." I love the former because of the poetry and its relevance to my pioneer heritage. I love the latter hymn because it has a little fight in it and I am not ashamed of brother Joseph.

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Also, I am fond of "A Poor Way Fairing Man Of Grief" and "The Battle Hymn Of The Republic.

[Jacob]

Praise to the Man, of course,
Lead Kindly Light,
Alll Creatures is right up there,
Poor Wayfairing; and
Rise Up Oh Men of God!

It would be nice if we could add newer, better songs to the hymnal, but, absent that, I'd prefer we cut out half of them. And let ward choristers know that it is OK to sing the good songs in sacrament more than once a year, and it is not a good goal to give equal play to all the bad songs in the book.

[MarkGrace]

Let's hear it for the boy

[Moliere]

Souviens-toi

[LA Ute]

I can't pick just one, I have too many favorites. Off the top of my head:

Sacrament hymn: "In Humility, Our Savior," especially the second verse.

Hymn of praise: 'How Firm A Foundation."

General, somewhat funky hymn: Adam-ondi-Ahman. Very soothing. I like the uniquely Mormon hymns, especially those written by W.W. Phelps. For those who like to sing in choirs, there's nothing quite like a well-arranged version of "The Spirit of God."

[YOhio]

Praise to the Lord Almighty
'Tis Sweet to Sing the Matchless Love
Sunshine in My Soul
All Creatures of our God and King
Hie to Kolob

[venkman]

Come Come Ye Saints

Runners up:
The Spirit of God
Prayer of Thanksgiving
Love One Another

[Omaha 680]

"Now Let Us Rejoice" and seriously: "Praise To The Man." I love the latter hymn because it has a little fight in it and I am not ashamed of brother Joseph.

Do you still sing the original words to the 2nd verse?

Redeemer of Israel has been one of my favorites for a while.

[The_Tick]

I've always liked "All Creatures of our God and King," which was inspired by St. Francis' Laudes Creaturarum.

As Thomas of Celano described Francis and his writings, they're "not so much a man's praying as prayer itself."
(http://www.newadvent.org/cathen/06221a.htm)

We are singing this on Sunday in the choir. I love the bass line of this song.

[The_Tick]

Nearer my God to Thee

I sang this in a quartet on my mission when Presidend Hinckley came through for a visit.

I was in awe of him as a person. I felt like he loved me.

To this day...I can't sing it and not get a little emotional.

[Levin]

Be Still My Soul
Codex
Come Thou Font
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
As Now We Take the Sacrament
From the New World, and they greatest hymn of all:
Mass in B Minor

[MarkGrace]

Be Still My Soul
Codex
Come Thou Font
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For
As Now We Take the Sacrament
From the New World, and they greatest hymn of all:
Mass in B Minor

haha

[dabrockster]

1. I truly love "Secret Prayer"... And for some reason it means more to me when I sing it in Spanish.



2. Where can I turn for Peace..


Surprisingly I googled Secret Prayer and found this..


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EDIT: One that forever will touch me is the Children Hymn "When I am Baptized". While my Father was in Rehab before he passed the YW would come to his nursing home and go to each room and sing the song each person wanted. He would always request this song. And he would break down in tears each time they sang to him and then thank them.. It was beyond touching to me and to look back and read the words now. I see what he was preparing for and what that song meant to him..


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