Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints around the world have been anticipating today's digital release of the first new songs in a new global hymnbook.
This week, members of the Greenmount Ward, Perth Dianella Stake of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints celebrated the release of the hymns by singing "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing."
Another Western Australian, John Standley, 15, also recorded himself singing the hymn.
John Standley, 15, from Western Australia, sings "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing."
John Standley, 15, from Western Australia, sings "Come, Thou Fount of Every Blessing."© 2024 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.Earlier this week, Elder Jeremy R. Jaggi of the Pacific Area Presidency of the Church, said, “We are delighted that members and friends of the Church across the Pacific Area will have new hymns, from around the world, to sing from this weekend. Who knows, perhaps in some congregations, some of these new songs will be sung this Sunday in sacrament meetings?”
“What a joyous opportunity we have before us to sing together in our homes and meetinghouses, songs of faith, songs of rejoicing, songs of devotion to our Father in Heaven and His Beloved Son Jesus Christ. Faith will grow as we sing and worship together.”
Elder Jaggi added, “Wouldn’t it be wonderful to see people posting videos of themselves, their families, and their choirs singing these new songs on social media? What a great way to share the joy of worship and music with one another?”