Book of Mormon Feast
A Musical Tour of 2 Nephi 1-12
2 Nephi 1 – 4
In the first four chapters of his second book, Book of Mormon writer Nephi records the words of his aged father Lehi.
“My Father, Great Lehi,” by Maurine Ozment and Marilyn Arnold, captures the spirit of this great prophet:
Sacred Hymns of the Book of Mormon, 3
The Lord spoke and Lehi consented; he gave up his wealth and his lands
To live in remote isolation, no more to see home place and friends.
2 Nephi 1:5-
In the Book of Mormon, Lehi declared that the Lord God had given him and his family a land of promise, a land which is choice above all other lands.
Annie Karto
text by Katherine Lee Bates; music by Samuel A. Ward
2 Nephi 1:7
In the Book of Mormon, the prophet Lehi taught, concerning the Promised Land (America), “This land is consecrated unto him whom He shall bring. And if it so be that they shall serve Him according to the commandments which He hath given, it shall be a land of liberty unto them; wherefore, they shall never be brought down into captivity; if so, it shall be because of iniquity; for if iniquity shall abound cursed shall be the land for their sakes, but unto the righteous it shall be blessed forever.”
The Washington National Cathedral Choir
text by Samuel F. Smith; music from Thesaurus Musicus, London, 1744
2 Nephi 1:15
Book of Mormon prophet Lehi had aged and was soon to die. But he testified, “The Lord hath redeemed my soul from hell; I have beheld His glory, and I am encircled about eternally in the arms of His love.”
Tenor Dallyn Bayles, violinist Jenny Oaks Baker & the Lyceum Philharmonic
text by Orson F. Whitney; music by Harry A. Dean
2 Nephi 2:6-
Lehi taught his children that “Redemption cometh in and through the Holy Messiah; for He is full of grace and truth.”
O Savior, Thou Who Wearest a Crown
James Loynes
text by Karen Lynn Davidson
2 Nephi 2:7
The Book of Mormon, in speaking of the Savior Jesus Christ, says, “He offereth Himself a sacrifice for sin, to answer the ends of the law, unto all those who have a broken heart and a contrite spirit; and unto none else can the ends of the law be answered.”
A Capella trio Liahona Seumanu, Matt Nickle, Moana Haretuku
text by Mabel Jones Gabbot, 1910-
2 Nephi 2:14
The Book of Mormon testifies that “There is a God, and He has created all things, both the heavens and the earth, and all things that in them are, both things to act and things to be acted upon.”
All Things Bright and Beautiful
National Taiwan University Chorus
lyrics by Cecil Frances Alexander
2 Nephi 2:27,28
Lehi, in the Book of Mormon, teaches, “Men are free according to the flesh; and all things are given them which are expedient unto man. And they are free to choose liberty and eternal life, through the great Mediator of all men, or to choose captivity and death, according to the captivity and power of the devil.”
The Crofts Family trio
text by Alfred Tennyson; music by Crawford Gates
2 Nephi 3:5-
Book of Mormon prophet Lehi saw the latter-
Latter-
text and music by Gerrit de Jong, Jr.
2 Nephi 3:8
The Book of Mormon tells us that God esteems the prophet of the latter-
LDS Videos
text by George Manwaring; music by Sylvanus Billings Pond, adapted by A.C. Smyth
2 Nephi 3:11
Lehi taught his children, as recorded in the Book of Mormon, that the latter-
What Was Witnessed in the Heavens?
Latter-
text by John S. Davis, 1813-
2 Nephi 3:12
The prophet Lehi quoted from Joseph of Old in prophesying of the seer named Joseph in the latter days. He said the scriptures he would bring forth (The Book of Mormon), by joining in conjunction with the Bible, would perform the following functions in the Lord’s plan: 1. Confound false doctrine
2. Lay down contentions
3. Establish peace
4. Bring people to the knowledge of the fathers of the native Americans
5. Bring people to the knowledge of God’s covenants
Latter-
text by Parley P. Pratt, 1807-
2 Nephi 4:15
Nephi, Book of Mormon writer, said, “My soul delighteth in the scriptures, and my heart pondereth them, and writeth them for the learning and the profit of my children.”
Steven Deam’s granddaughter
words by Jaclyn Thomas Milne; music by Carol Baker Black
The Books in the Book of Mormon
Family Gal
words by Daphne Matthews; music from “Ten Little Indians”
2 Nephi 4:15,16
Nephi said, “My soul delighteth in the things of the Lord.”
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
text by Marvin K. Gardner; music by Robert Cundick
General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-
2 Nephi 4:16-
In the Book of Mormon, Nephi wrote plaintively of his need for God’s presence in his life: “I know in whom I have trusted. My God hath been my support. He hath led me through mine afflictions in the wilderness.”
Randy Owen and the Isaacs
text by Annie S. Hawkes; music by Robert Lowry
2 Nephi 4:16-
In “Nephi’s Psalm” in the Book of Mormon, the only such selection in the book, Nephi expresses the yearnings, pains, and hope of his heart.
In “Nephi’s Psalm,” lyricist Marilyn Arnold and composer Maurine Ozment bring to music these feelings. Sacred Hymns of the Book of Mormon, 5
Wake, wake, my soul awake! No more with anguish ridden,
Joy is thine, my heart rejoice, let anger be forbidden.
2 Nephi 4:34
In the Book of Mormon, Nephi wrote, “O Lord, I have trusted in thee, and I will trust in thee forever.”
Max Adams
text by Isaac Watts, based on Psalm 146; music by Evan Stephens
2 Nephi 8:3
Book of Mormon people had much of what we call the Old Testament, recorded on what they called the Brass Plates. Their prophets taught them these things, especially from the writings of Isaiah. Jacob taught the people, “The Lord shall comfort Zion. He will comfort all her waste places, and He will make her wilderness like Eden, and her desert like the garden of the Lord. Joy and gladness shall be found therein, thanksgiving, and the voice of melody.”
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
text by George Gill; music by Joseph G. Fones
2 Nephi 8:11
The Book of Mormon records that Jacob continued teaching his people from the words of Isaiah: “Therefore, the redeemed of the Lord shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy and holiness shall be upon their heads; and tehy shall obtain gladness and joy; sorrow and mourning shall flee away.
Hail to the Brightness of Zion’s Glad Morning!
The Golden Angels
text by Thomas Hastings
2 Nephi 8:24
Jacob taught his people Isaiah’s words: “Awake, awake, put on thy strength, O Zion! Put on thy beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the Holy City!”
Awake, Ye Saints of God, Awake!
The Bonneville High School Bonnevaires in 2009
conducted by Steve Dresen, accompanied by Nancy Bennett, arranged by Ron Staheli
text by Eliza R. Snow, 1804-
Book of Mormon prophet Jacob prophesied that “the time comes that they shall be restored to the true church and fold of God.”
Steve Green
2 Nephi 9:5, 10-
Jacob movingly spoke to the people in the Book of Mormon about the atonement that the Great Creator would effect for all mankind: “O how great the goodness of our God, who prepareth a way for our escape from the grasp of this awful monster; yea, that monster, death and hell, which I call the death of the body, and also the death of the spirit!”
We’ll Sing All Hail to Jesus’ Name
Mark Geslison and Geoff Groberg, guitar & violin
text by Richard Alldridge; music by Joseph Coslett
2 Nephi 9:50
Jacob tells his people, “Come, my brethren, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters; and he that hath no money, come buy and eat; yea, come buy wine and milk without money and without price.”
Israelis Worshiping Jesus in Hebrew in Jerusalem
The voice of the Lord is upon the water
Upon many waters.
The voice of the Lord is powerful
The God of Glory thunders.
Let the one who thirsts come and drink
Water abundantly.
Let him who hears come to know
There is living water given freely.
How precious is your grace, my God.
Those who find You will trust in You, Adonai.
Fountains of waters will be revealed for us in the desert
For there is no lack for those who fear the Lord.
There is a river that flows from His throne.
We will rejoice and be glad in it.
Rivers of water will burst forth from within us.
2 Nephi 10:23,24
In the Book of Mormon, Jacob taught the people that they had a choice: “Therefore,
cheer up your hearts, and remember that ye are free to act for yourselves -
Know This, That Every Soul Is Free
Britney Lavatai, accompanied by guitar
anonymous text; music by Roger L. Miller
2 Nephi 10:24
After explaining that they had a choice, Book of Mormon prophet Jacob encouraged his people to seek to do God’s will: “Wherefore, my beloved brethren, reconcile yourselves to the will of God, and not to the will of the devil and the flesh; and remember, after ye are reconciled unto God, that it is only in and through the grace of God that ye are saved.”
Cantiques Karaoke
text by Frank I Kooyman; music by Robert P. Manookin
2 Nephi 10:24,25
The Book of Mormon records the prayerful desire of the prophet Jacob for his people: “May God raise you from death by the power of the resurrection, and also from everlasting death by the power of the atonement, that ye may be received into the eternal kingdom of God, that ye may praise Him through grace divine. Amen.”
Paul Cardall, concert pianist
text by Frank I. Kooyman; music by Robert P. Manookin
2 Nephi 12:2,3
In the Book of Mormon, Nephi, who loved the words of Isaiah, recorded many of them upon his gold plates. Writing of these latter days, when the Lord would establish a great and free nation upon the promised land, when that nation would stand above all other nations of the earth, and when the fulness of the gospel would come forth in that nation, Nephi copied from the Brass Plates:
“And it shall come to pass in the last days, when the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills, and all nations shall flow unto it.
“And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; and He will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in His paths; for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.”
Young Men and Young Women choir from stakes in Bennion and Taylorsville, Utah USA
This presentation is signed
text by William G. Mills, 1822-
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
This exuberant rendition is accompanied by beautiful video reenactment footage of building the magnificent holy temple in Salt Lake City, Utah.
text by Joel Hills Johnson, 1802-
Behold, the Mountain of the Lord
Max Bradley Adams plays “Behold, the Mountain of the Lord” on a Steinway organ
text by Michael Bruce; music by Leland B. Sateren
2 Nephi 12:12,13
Nephi and Isaiah tell us that the day of the Lord of Hosts soon cometh upon all nations, and it will be a day of great humbling.
Libera