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Book of Mormon Feast
A Musical Tour of Alma
David Archuleta • Arizona Dancentennial 2012 • Marilyn Arnold
Thurl Bailey • Juli Beesley • Pat Boone • Alex Boye • David Brallier
Brea's Cover • Anne Britt • Michael Bublé
BYU Idaho Combined Priesthood Choir • BYU Noteworthy • BYU Singers
Cambridge Singers & The city of London Sinfonia • Cantiques Karaokes
Paul Cardall • Kelly Chiodo • Sungbong Choi • David Crowder
The Michael Curb Congregation • Festival Choir & Hosanna Chorus
The First Baptist Church Choir & Orchestra of Panama City, Florida
Fountainview Academy
Gethsemane Episcopal Church of Minneapolis, Minnesota
Gilbert, Arizona Temple dedication cultural celebration
Jeannine Goeckeritz • The Goldfield Ward Primary • Josh Groban
Cara Marie Harris • James Hebdon • Carmen Rasmusen Herbert
Peter Hollens • Charlotte Hottena • Irish Tenors • Lara Johnson
Richard Jose • Latter-
James Loynes • Bujor Florian Lucian • Mapleton Chrale
Father Alphonsus Mary • Jane Mecham • The Mormon Channel
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir • Mormon Youth Chorus
Steven Sharp Nelson • Noblesse • Fernando Ortega
Tamara Oswald • Maurine Ozment • Pan Flute Duet • Luciano Pavarotti
The Piano Guys • Marden Pond
Priesthood Choir from Ogden/Logan Institutes • "The RM"
Sacred Hymns of the Book of Mormon • Jon Schmidt
Sharon Mennonite Bible Institute Singers • Sing a New Song to the Lord
Amanda W. Smith • Allyse Smith Taylor
The United States Naval Academy, The United States Air Force Academy,
The United States Academy of West Point, the United States Coast Guard Academy, and the United States Army Herald Trumpets
Shane Warby • Almira Willighagen • Chad Woolner • Zion's Youth Choir
Alma 1:30
About 90 B.C. the people of the Book of Mormon enjoyed a Golden Age. While they increased in wealth and learning, they also remembered to share their bounty with those less fortunate.
Thurl Bailey sings “Because I have been given much,” with Marvin Goldstein on the
piano. A very warm and mellow musical performance. (LDS Hymns 219; text by Grace
Noll Crowell, 1877-
Alma 5:9
Not long after some Book of Mormon people had been rescued by God from a life of captivity, the prophet Alma reminded the people of that history, and how joyful they were at that time, as they sang redeeming love.
Cantiques Karaokes presents “Raise Your Voices to the Lord” Sing along! (LDS Hymns,
61; text and music by Evan Stephens, 1854-
Alma 5:14
The prophet Alma asked some searching questions in the Book of Mormon: “Have you received the image of God in your countenance? Have yuo spiritually been born of God? Have ye experienced this mighty change in your heart?”
Jane Mecham sings “Have You Received His Image in Your Countenance?” Lovely musical performance and illustrations. (Words and music by Janice Kapp Perry, b. 1938)
Alma 5:19,21
In the Book of Mormon, Alma emphasized the importance of living a clean life, repenting of sin to keep it clean, and relying upon the Redeemer to cleanse us through His blood, because the day will come that we will meet with God to give an accounting.
Sing a New Song to the Lord presents “While of These Emblems We Partake” . They specialize
in singing hymns set to music different from what one normally sings. (LDS Hymns
174; words by John Nicholson, 1839-
Alma 5:37,38
Alma encouraged the people of the Book of Mormon who had strayed from God’s ways
and were wandering about as sheep with no shepherd to come back. There is a Good
Shepherd calling after you -
Anne Britt plays “Ye Simple Souls Who Stray” from her album Eventide, on the piano.
(LDS Hymns, 118; words by Charles Wesley, 1707-
Alma 5:45,46
Alma taught Book of Mormon people and us how he knows the truth of what he has been teaching them: He has fasted and prayed to know, and he knows by the Holy Spirit of God.
Juli Beesley convincingly sings “Testimony,” accompanying herself on the guitar.
(LDS Hymns, 137; words by Loren C. Dunn , 1930-
Alma 5:50
In about 83 B.C. Book of Mormon prophet Alma declared, “Repent, all ye ends of the earth, for the kingdom of heaven is soon at hand.”
Three Irish Tenors sing the very powerful “Battle Hymn of the Republic.” (LDS Hymns,
60; words by Julia Ward Howe, 1819-
Alma 5:50
Alma teaches the people of the Book of Mormon that “The Son of God cometh in his glory, in his might, majesty, power, and dominion.”
David Archuleta & the Mormon Tabernacle Choir present a very tender and joyful live
musical performance of “Joy to the World.” (LDS Hymns, 201; words by Isaac Watts,
1674-
Alma 5:50
In the Book of Mormon, Alma teaches that “The glory of the King of all the earth, and also the King of heaven shall very soon shine forth among all the children of men.”
Josh Groban sings “It Came Upon the Midnight Clear” from his album Noel. (LDS Hymns,
207; words by Edmund H. Sears, 1810-
Alma 7:10
Alma taught a Book of Mormon group that the Son of God would soon be born of Mary, at Jerusalem, the land of their forefathers.”
Soprano Olga Szyrowa sang a beautiful “Ave Maria,” composed by Michal Lorenc and accompanied by the Moscow Symphony Orchestra. 1995 performance. The video movie clip is from Jesus of Nazareth, 1977.
The unequaled tenor Luciano Pavarotti sang Franz Schubert’s “Ave Maria” in 1978 live in Montreal, Canada.
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Alma 7:10-
Book of Mormon prophet Alma taught his people that the virgin, a precious and chosen vessel, would soon bring forth the Son of God.
Michael Bublé delivers a sweet and peaceful “Silent Night,” from his album Michael
Bublé Christmas. Accompanied by a children’s choir. (LDS Hymns, 204; words by Joseph
Mohr, 1792-
Alma 7:27
Alma concluded his speech to the Book of Mormon group by invoking a blessing from God to rest upon them and their families
The Festival Choir & Hosanna Chorus sing “Our Father, By Whose Name All Fatherhood
Is Known” from their musical album Sweet Hour of Prayer -
Alma 9:28
Alma told the people in the Book of Mormon city of Ammonihah that they will reap what they sow.
Alex Boye, Carmen Rasmusen Herbert, and Zion’s Youth Choir sing a very energetic
“Have I Done Any Good?” Illustrated by video of Helping Hands -
Alma 10:7
Book of Mormon prophet Alma was rejected by the people of Ammonihah. But God knew He wanted His message delivered to that city, so He sent an angel to tell one of the prominent citizens, Amulek, “Thou shalt feed a prophet of the Lord; yea, a holy man, who is a chosen man of God.”
Latter-
Alma 13:22
Alma taught the Book of Mormon people in Ammonihah that God was sending angels to declare the glad tidings of great joy, that the Only Begotten Son would soon come to earth. God told the Book of Mormon people, as He told the people of ancient Jerusalem, because he loves all people upon the earth.
Boys choir Libera sang “Joyful, Joyful We Adore Thee” at a live concert at the Basilica of the Nationa Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C. This is from Libera’s Album Libera in America. (The words were written by Henry Van Dyke, and the music composed by Ludwig van Beethoven.)
Alma 13:25
God’s people in the Book of Mormon knew that His Son would be born in the land of Jerusalem. Alma said, “And now we only wait to hear the joyful news declared unto us by the outh of angels of his coming; for the time cometh, we know not how soon. Would to God that it might be in my day, but let it be sooner or later, in it I will rejoice.”
Jon Schmidt & Steven Sharp Nelson (The Piano Guys), Peter Hollens, David Archuleta, and The Mormon Tabernacle Choir, along with a Live Nativity present a wonderful musical performance of “Angels from the Realms of Glory.” “Over A Thousand People Came Together To Break a Record And Bring This Moving Christmas Hymn To Life” (words by James Montgomery; French tune)
Alma 13:28
Book of Mormon prophet Alma taught the people: “Humble yourselves before the Lord,
and call on his holy name, and watch and pray continually, that ye may not be tempted
above that which ye can bear, and thus be led by the Holy Spirit, becoming humble,
meek, submissive, patient, full of love and all long-
Sungbong Choi, first recognized on Korea’s Got Talent, sings “I Pray,” a new single album. (English subtitles)
Alma 13:28,29
Alma taught his people: “Have faith on the Lord, and a hope that you shall receive eternal life.”
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir sang “O Thou Kind and Gracious Father” at General Conference
of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-
Alma 13:28,29
In the Book of Mormon, Alma taught the people to “Have the love of God always in your hearts, that ye may be lifted up at the last day and enter into his rest.”
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir, accompanied by Jeannine Goeckeritz on the flute and Tamara Oswald on the harp, sang “Where Love Is.” (LDS Children’s Songbook, 138; words by Joanne Bushman Doxey, b. 1932, and Norma B. Smith, b. 1923; music by Joanne Bushman Doxey, b. 1932, and Marjorie Castleton Kjar, b. 1927 )
Alma 14:13
The Book of Mormon people of the city of Ammonihah have had a second chance to hear the gospel, and once again have firmly rejected the Lord. This time, in addition to rejecting the words of the prophets, they have burned the faithful women and children in a fire. Amulek was concerned that they, too, would be burned, but Alma assured him that they had not yet finished their message. And after that, they would trust God with whatever happened.
Father Alphonsus Mary sings, a cappella, a traditional Catholic Church hymn “Faith
of Our Fathers.” (LDS Hymns, 84, words by Frederick W. Faber, 1814-
Alma 14:26
In the Book of Mormon, Alma and Amulek were imprisoned under cruel conditions. Finally Alma cried to God for help, for strength according to their faith in him, for deliverance. They then broke the bonds with which they were tied, and their persecutors fled in fear.
The Sharon Mennonite Bible Institute Singers sing a cappella “O God, Our Help in
Ages Past.” Illustrated. (LDS Hymns, 31; words by Isaac Watts, 1674-
Alma 15:17
Book of Mormon prophet Alma successfully helped the people of Sidom to humble themselves and pray.
Boys’ choir Libera sang a very reverent and musical rendition of “Prayer” at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington DC.
Alma 15:18
After their distressing experiences in Ammonihah, Book of Mormon prophet Alma took Amulek to his own home and strengthened him in the Lord, and administered to him in his afflictions.
The Mormon Youth Chorus sings “A Mighty Fortress Is Our God.” (LDS Hymns, 68; words
by Martin Luther, 1483-
Alma 22
The Lamanites of the Book of Mormon lived without God for generations. Then some brave missionaries entered their lands and began teaching them, suffering much in the process. The king was so impressed by the missionaries’ demeanor and love that he requested they visit him, so Aaron did. Aaron began with the basics. The king said he didn’t know if there was a God or not, but “If now thou sayest there is a God, behold I will believe.” He kept this humble and teacheable attitude and was able to come to know God, with many of his people.
Marilyn Arnold and Maurine Ozment have combined their musical talents to produce the song “I Will Believe,” from their book Sacred Hymns of the Book of Mormon.
“If you say that God lives, I’ll believe, I’ll believe,”
Cried the king as he bowed to the ground.
“I’ll believe what you teach, I’ll believe, I’ll believe;
I was lost, I was lost, now I’m found.”
Alma 23,24
As a result of faithful missionaries’ work, many Lamanites in the Book of Mormon were converted to Christ. But not all. Those who did not convert took it upon themselves to kill those who did. The new converts made a vow not to shed anyone’s blood, and they buried their swords to keep them bright.
Marilyn Arnold and Maurine Ozment wrote “Our Swords Are Made Bright,” published in their book Sacred Hymns of the Book of Mormon.
Our swords are made bright, let us hide them away;
Our swords, let us stain them no more.
Our swords are washed clean through the blood of the Lamb,
Now bury them deep, I implore.
Alma 24:10
The Book of Mormon Lamanite King Anti-
Libera, touring America with their music in 2014, sang “How Great Thou Art!” (LDS
Hymns 86; Words by Stuart K. Hine, 1899 -
Alma 24:14
In the Book of Mormon, Lamanite King Anti-
Marden Pond presents a powerful instrumental version of “God Is Love” from his album,
Pastorale. (LDS Hymns, 87; words by Isaac Watts, 1674-
Alma 24:23
The Christian convert Lamanites of the Book of Mormon who had buried their sword and make a covenant not to take them again, even to defend themselves, were attacked by their enemies. They praised God even in the very act of perishing under the sword, which caused many of their enemies to cease the attack and join the believers.
Gethsemane Episcopal Church members, of Minneapolis, Minnesota, accompanied by an
organ, sang “All Glory, Laud, and Honor” on Palm Sunday of 2013. (LDS Hymns, 69;
words by Theodulph of Orleans, ca. 760-
Alma 25:15
The Book of Mormon Christians, Lamanites and others, were all Israelites, so they kept the Law of Moses until Christ’s resurrection. They knew that it was a type of His coming.
The Romanian musical trio Noblesse sings “The Lord Bless You and Keep You”
Alma 26
The missionaries, serving for over ten years among the Lamanites, have had wonderful success. Their leader, Ammon, praised God: “Let us glory, yea, we will glory in the Lord; yea, we will rejoice, for our joy is full; yea, we will praise our God forever.”
Marilyn Arnold wrote the text, and Maurine Ozment wrote the music to “In My God I Do Rejoice,” from their book Sacred Hymns of the Book of Mormon, 13.
Alma 26:3
Ammon the Book of Mormon missionary leader praises God for his salvation: “They were in the darkest abyss, but behold, how many of them are brought to behold the marvelous light of God.”
BYU Noteworthy present a wonderfully beautiful musical and video performance of “Amazing
Grace/My Chains Are Gone.” (“Amazing Grace” words by John Newton, 1725-
Alma 26:8
In the Book of Mormon, missionary leader Ammon encourages his fellow-
The Cambridge Singers & The City of London Sinfonia sing “Now Thank We All Our God.”
(LDS Hymns, 95; words by Martin Rinkhart, 1586-
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir sings “Sing We Now at Parting.” (LDS Hymns, 156; words
by George Manwaring, 1854-
Chad Woolner & David Brallier present a musical “Come, Let Us Sing an Evening Hymn”
from their album Hymns Made of String Vol. II. (LDS Hymns, 167; words by William
W. Phelps, 1792-
Latter-
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir sings “On This Day of Joy and Gladness.” (LDS
Hymns, 64; text and music by Leroy J. Robertson, 1896-
Alma 26:12
Book of Mormon missionary leader told his companions, “I know that I am nothing; as to my strength I am weak; therefore I will not boast of myself, but I will boast of my God, for in his strength I can do all things.”
A BYU Idaho Combined Priesthood Choir, at April 2009 General Conference of the Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-
Alma 26:14
Missionary Ammon, in the Book of Mormon, said to his companions, “We have reason to praise him forever, for he is the Most High God, and has loosed our brethren from the chains of hell.”
David Crowder, accompanied by percussion and gentle guitar, sings “All Creatures
of Our God and King.” Illustrated. (LDS Hymns, 62; words by St. Francis of Assisi,
1182-
Alma 26:15
In the Book of Mormon, Ammon the missionary praises the Lord.
Allyse Smith Taylor and James Loynes sing a duet, accompanied by Marvin Goldstein on the piano, of “Because He Lives.” Illustrated. This song in available on two different albums, “My All Is Thine,” by Allyse Smith Taylor, and “How Can I Keep from Singing?” By James Loynes. (Written and composed by Sally DeFord)
Alma 26:16
Ammon praises the Lord in the Book of Mormon: “Behold, who can glory too much in
the Lord? Yea, who can say too much of his great power, and of his mercy, and of
his long-
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir sings “With Songs of Praise.” (LDS Hymns, 71; words by Penelope Moody Allen, b. 1939; music by Newel Kay Brown, b. 1932)
Alma 27:27,30
The Book of Mormon records that the Lamanites who converted to the Lord “were distinguished for their zeal towards God, and also towards men; for they were perfectly honest and upright in all things; and they were firm in the faith of Christ, even unto the end.”
Concert Pianist Paul Cardall plays “God Speed the Right” from his album Daily Devotions.
(LDS Hymns, 106; words by William E. Hickson, 1803-
Alma 28
In the Book of Mormon, Alma wishes that he might be an angel, and speak with a voice of thunder, and tell all peoples to repent.
Marilyn Arnold and Maurine Ozment wrote “Oh That I Were an Angel,” which is found in their book Sacred Hymns of the Book of Mormon, 10.
Alma 29:8-
Book of Mormon prophet had wished to be an angel to preach repentance. But more careful thought caused him to recognize that God has the situation under control; He gives to every people the messages that He sees fit in His wisdom.
The Mapleton Chorale, accompanied by John Sergeant on the piano, sang Mack Wilberg’s
triumphant musical “Arise, O God, and Shine” at the Springville Museum of Art. (LDS
Hymns, 265; words by William Hurn, 1754-
Alma 30:8
The people of the Book of Mormon, being a group of Israelites, had the Old Testament as written up to about 600 B.C. They knew the scripture, “Choose ye this day whom ye will serve,” and made it the basis of their law establishing freedom of religion. At the same time many of them made that choice for God, recognizing their need for Him.
Kelly Chiodo sings “I Need My Heavenly Father,” while accompanying herself on the
guitar. (Children’s Songbook, 18; words and music by Judith Wirthin Parker, 1919-
Alma 30:44
Alma the Bookof Mormon prophet had an encounter with an anti-
Boy choir Libera sings “What a Wonderful World.” Illustrated. (Words by
Bob Thiele, 1922-
Alma 32:23
Book of Mormon prophet Alma, on yet another mission, this time to the Zoramites, teaches them that God imparts His word throughout the world.
Jen Wilcox Photography illustrates “I Want to Be a Missionary Now.” (Children’s Songbook,
168; words and music by Grietje Terburg Rowley, 1927-
Alma 32:26-
In the Book of Mormon, Alma taught the people how to have faith, and compared it to a seed.
“The Word Is a Seed,” from Sacred Hymns of the Book of Mormon, 27, written by Marilyn Arnold and Maurine Ozment, celebrates and elaborates on this allegory.
You’ll know it is good by its growth and its light.
You will feel it enlarging your soul.
Experiment now, test the word by your faith
As you nourish and help it to grow.
Alma 32:28
Alma taught the allegory of faith being like a seed, as recorded in the Book of Mormon:
“We will compare the word unto a seed. Now, if ye give place, that a seed may be
planted in your heart, behold, if it be a true seed, or a good seed, if ye do not
cast it out by your unbelief, that ye will resist the Spirit of the Lord, behold,
it will begin to swell within your breasts: and when you feel these swelling motions,
ye will begin to say within yourselves -
Young Charlotte Hottena sings “On a Golden Springtime.” (Children’s Songbook, 88;
words by Virginia Maughan Kammeyer, 1925-
Alma 32:28, 42-
Book of Mormon prophet and missionary Alma concluded his allegory of faith being
like a seed: “Because of your diligence and your faith and your patience with the
word in nourishing it, that it may take root in you, behold, by and by ye shall pluck
the fruit thereof, which is most precious, which is sweet above all that is sweet,
and which is white above all that is white, yea, and pure above all that is pure;
and ye shall feast upon this fruit even until ye are filled, that ye hunger not,
neither shall ye thirst. Then, my brethren, ye shall reap the rewards of your faith,
and your diligence, and patience, and long-
The song “Faith” musically presents this message. (Children’s Songbook, 96; words by Beaterice Goff Jackson, b. 1943; music by Michael Finlinson Moody, b. 1941)
Alma 33:3-
In the Book of Mormon, Alma quoted the prophet Zenos’s beautiful and encouraging words about prayer.
The Lower Lights, a Bluegrass gospel group, sings a mellow and musical “Secret Prayer.”
(LDS Hymns, 144; words and music by Hans Henry Petersen, 1835-
Alma 34:17-
Amulek, Book of Mormon missionary, fervently encouraged his hearers to pray always to the Lord.
Marilyn Arnold and Maurine Ozment wrote the song “Cry Unto Him,” which is found in their book Sacred Hymns of the Book of Mormon, 28.
Alma 34:38
In the Book of Mormon, Amulek told the people to live in thanksgiving daily, because God gives so many blessings.
The Michael Curb Congregation sings a lively and upbeat “Count Your Blessings.” (LDS
Hymns, 241; words by Johnson Oatman, Jr., 1856-
Alma 36
Book of Mormon chapter Alma 36 is an exquisite and beautiful chiasm, wherein Alma details his conversion from darkness to the light of Christ.
“I Am Born Now of God” is a song about this event and chapter. It is found in Marilyn Arnold’s and Maurine Ozment’s book Sacred Hymns of the Book of Mormon, 9.
Alma 36:3
Alma, in the Book of Mormon, testifies that those who put their trust in God shall be supported in their trials and troubles and afflictions, and shall be lifted up at the last day.
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir, with a marvelous baritone soloist, Shane Warby, sings
“Does the Journey Seem Long?” at General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-
Alma 36:22
In the Book of Mormon, Alma recalls how Lehi saw God in heaven, surrounded by numberless concourses of angels, in the attitude of singing and praising their God, and his soul longed to be there.
Bujor Florian Lucian plays, on the organ, “Lord, Accept Our True Devotion.” (LDS
Hymns, 107; words by Richard Alldridge, 1815-
Alma 36:28
Book of Mormon prophet Alma testifies that he knows God will raise him up at the last day, to dwell with him in glory.
Fernando Ortega sings a joyful musical “Praise to the Lord, the Almighty.” Illustrated.
(LDS Hymns, 72; words by Joachim Neander, 1650-
Alma 37:35
In the Book of Mormon, Alma counsels his son: “O, remember, my son, and learn wisdom in thy youth; yea, learn in thy youth to keep the commandments of God.”
Mormon Channel presents “Families Can Be Together Forever.” Illustrated, and with
video of Henry B. Eyring teaching about families. (LDS Hymns, 300; words by Ruth
M. Gardner, 1927-
James Hebdon on the piano plays a foot-
Cara Marie Harris sings a lively and upbeat “Quickly I’ll Obey,” from her album True
Focus. (Children’s Songbook, 197; words by Thelma J. Harrison, 1906-
Alma 37:35-
Alma, in the Book of Mormon, counseled his son: “Cry unto God for all thy support.”
Latter-
Alma 37:36,37
In the Book of Mormon, Alma tells his son: “Let all thy doings be unto the Lord, and whithersoever thou goest let it be in the Lord.”
The Mormon Tabernacle Choir, in General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-
Alma 37:36,37
Book of Mormon prophet Alma advises his son, “Let all thy thoughts be directed unto the Lord.”
Pan Flute Duet plays a musical “As the Shadows Fall.” (LDS Hymns, 168; words by Lowell
M. Durham, Jr., 1943-
Alma 37:36,37
Alma counsels his son, as recorded in the Book of Mormon, “Let the affections of thy heart be placed upon the Lord forever.”
Brea’s Cover sings “I Thank thee, Dear Father.” (Children’s Songs, 7; words anonymous;
music by George Careless, 1839-
Alma 37:37
Alma, in the Book of Mormon, told his son, “Counsel with the Lord in all thy doings, and he will direct thee for good.”
Amanda W. Smith plays a beautiful, improvised piano musical number, “Beauty Everywhere.”
(Children’s Songs, 232; words by Matilda Watts Cahoon, 1881-
Alma 37:37
In the Book of Mormon, Alma counsels his son, “When thou liest down at night lie down unto the Lord, that he may watch over you in your sleep; and when thou risest in the morning let thy heart be full of thanks unto God.”
Pat Boone gently and soothingly sings “Now the Day Is Over.” (LDS Hymns, 159; words
by Sabine Baring-
Tenor Richard Jose sang “Softly Now the Light of Day,” which was recorded in 1904.
(LDS Hymns, 160; text by George W. Doane, 1799-
Alma 38:9
Book of Mormon prophet Alma said to his son, “There is no other way or means whereby man can be saved, only in and through Christ. Behold, he is the life and the light of the world. Behold, he is the word of truth and righteousness.
“Guide Me to Thee” Illustrated. (LDS Hymns, 101; words and music by Orson Pratt
Huish, 1851-
Alma 41:14,15
Alma taught his son, as recorded in the Book of Mormon, “See that you are merciful unto your brethren; deal justly, judge righteously, and do good continually.”
Concert pianist Paul Cardall plays a sweet musical “Truth Reflects upon Our Senses,”
from his album 40 Hymns for Forty Days. (LDS Hymns, 273; text by Eliza R. Snow,
1804-
Alma 42:14,15
Alma, in the Book of Mormon, told his son, “Thus we see that all mankind were fallen, and they were in the grasp of justice; yea, the justice of God, which consigned them forever to be cut off from his presence. And now, the plan of mercy could not be brought about except an atonement should be made; therefore God himself atoneth for the sins of the world, to bring about the plan of mercy, to appease the demands of justice, that God might be a perfect, just God, and a merciful God also.”
The BYU Singers present “How Great the Wisdom and the Love.” (LDS Hymns, 195; words
by Eliza R. Snow, 1804-
Alma 43:48-
In the Book of Mormon, Captain Moroni encourages his tired soldiers with thoughts of their liberty and freedom.
A priesthood Choir from Ogden/Logan Institutes sings a vigorous rendition of “For
the Strength of the Hills.” (LDS Hymns, 35; words by Felicia D. Hemans, 1793-
Alma 45:1
After the Book of Mormon people were delivered from their enemies, and retained their liberty, they gave thanks to the Lord their God, and worshipped Him with exceedingly great joy.
Libera Boys choir sings “Sanctus,” from their album Angel Voices.
Alma 46
When his nation was faced with an invading enemy in the Lamanites, Book of Mormon Captain Moroni improvised a flag to rally his people round the cause of liberty.
“The Title of Liberty,” by Marilyn Arnold and Maurine Ozment tells the stirring story of this ensign, from their book, Sacred Hymns of the Book of Mormon, 15
Alma 46:12,13
The Nephites of the Book of Mormon were loyal to their liberty and their country, in the face of invasion.
The United States Naval Academy, United States Air Force Academy, United States Academy
of West Point, the United States Coast Guard Academy, accompanied by the United States
Army Herald Trumpets present “The Star-
This video of “True to the Faith” was made of the Cultural Celebration at the dedication
of the Gilbert Arizona Temple. (LDS Hymns, 254; words and music by Evan Stephen,
1854-
Alma 46:17
In the Book of Mormon, Captain Moroni, that great defender of his country’s liberty, prayed and designated all the land, north and south, as a land of liberty.
Here are two presentations of the “Mexican National Anthem.” <Mexicanos, al grito
de guerra.> (Words by Francisco González Bocanegra, 1824-
“Mexican National Anthem” -
Alma 53:17
A group of young men in the Book of Mormon covenanted to fight for the liberty of their nation, even at the peril of their own lives.
The First Baptist Church choir and orchestra, of Panama City, Florida, presents a
stirring “For All the Saints.” (LDS Hymns, 82; words by William Walsham How, 1823-
Alma 53:18-
The Book of Mormon recounts how a group of young men were determined to serve God and their country to the end as soldiers in an army, led by the prophet Helaman.
This upbeat version of “We’ll Bring the World His Truth (Army of Helaman)” comes from the movie “The RM” soundtrack. (LDS Children’s Songbook, 172; words and music by Janice Kapp Perry, b. 1938)
Alma 53:20,21
The Army of Helaman, in the Book of Mormon, was composed of young and valient men, who, as the Book of Mormon recounts, “were true at all times in whatsoever thing they were entrusted.”
The Arizona Dancentennial of 2012, with the youth wearing colorful outfits, presented
“As Zion’s Youth in Latter-
A priesthood choir from Ogden and Logan Institutes presents “See the Mighty Priesthood
Gathered” at General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-
Alma 53:20,21
The Book of Mormon record that the young soldiers of the Army of Helaman were “men of truth and soberness, for they had been taught to keep the commandments of God and to walk uprightly before him.”
This version of “Stand for the Right” is simply illustrated. (LDS Children’s Songbook,
159; words and music by Joseph Ballantyne, 1868-
The Goldfield Ward Primary presents “I Will Be Valiant” with illustrations. (LDS Children’s Songbook, 162; words and music by Vanja Y. Watkins, b. 1938)
Alma 56 – 58
Helaman, the leader of the group of young warriors who joined to defend their country’s liberty, felt great affection and respect for his charges. Marilyn Arnold and Maurine Ozment composed “My Little Band,” found in their book Sacred Hymns of the Book of Mormon, 16.
My little band, my sons, my sons, will ye to battle go?
Will you fight fiercely for the right against our ruthless foe?
What say ye, sons, so young and pure, wll you coarse weapons wield?
Will you fight bravely at my side, with virtue as your shield?
Alma 57:27
The Army of Helaman was successful in their first battle. Although they received many wounds, not one of them perished. The Book of Mormon states, “Their minds are firm, and they do put their trust in God continually.”
At the General Priesthood Session of the April 2012 General Conference of the Church
of Jesus Christ of Latter-
Alma 58:10,11
The Book of Mormon explains that, although the Nephite armies, including the Army of Helaman, had been successful in driving out the occupying Lamanites. However, they needed reinforcements of food and men, and for an unknown reason they were not forthcoming. The young men “did pour out our souls in prayer to God, that he would strengthen us and deliver us out of the hands of our enemies, yea, and also give us strength that we might retain our cities, and our lands, and our possessions, for the support of our people.”
Lara Johnson performs “When Faith Endures” from her album Songs of Everlasting
Joy, “a lush production of string, piano and vocals of sacred hymns Lara arranged
and performed.” Illustrated. (LDS Hymns, 128; words by Naomi W. Randall, 1908-
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Alma 58:40
Helaman described, in the Book of Mormon, the young warriors in these words: “They have received many wounds; nevertheless they stand fast in that liberty wherewith God has made them free; and they are strict to remember the Lord their God from day to day. . . And their faith is strong in the prophecies concerning that which is to come.”
Fountainview Academy, in the beautiful Aholnul Botanical Gardens of Kauai, Hawaii,
perform “Day by Day.” (Music by Karolina Wilhelmina Sandell-