Book of Mormon Feast
A Musical Tour of 3 Nephi
3 Nephi 1
The Book of Mormon records that the faithful people of the American continent were
watching for the signs given them by prophets telling them that the Savior would
be born in the land of their forefathers -
“The Time Is at Hand (The Lord Announces His Coming,” by Marilyn Arnold and Maurine Ozment, from their book, Sacred Hymns of the Book of Mormon, 21, musically dramatizes this wonderful announcement.
“Lift up your head and be of good cheer, for behold, the time is at hand,
This night shall the sign you have watched for so long be manifest over the land.”
3 Nephi 1:13
While the birth of the Savior Jesus Christ in Israel was heralded by angels to shepherds, and shown by a star followed by wise men in the Eastern Hemisphere, those in the Promised Land of America also knew in advance that He would come. His advent was shone by a whole day of daylight, but the night before this, He announced Himself to His prophet Nephi, saying, “On this night shall the sign be given, and on the morrow come I into the world.”
3 Nephi chapter 1 is like Luke 2 and Matthew 2, but on the other side of the world; it is the first Christmas in America.
Here you may find splendid renditions of exquisite Christmas songs and carols.
Angels We Have Heard on High
The Piano Guys, Peter Hollens, David Archuleta,
and the Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
Over A Thousand People Came Together To Break a Record And Bring This Moving Christmas Hymn To Life.
Betelehemu
By Babatunde Olatunji
in Nigeria
The composer of this piece attended Morehouse College
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
The Choir brings their precision to this carol, giving a presentation unlike anything you’ve seen them do before!
Maestro Cícero Alves. A Portuguese group
Bethlehem Morning
Words and music by Morris Chapman
Georg Friedrich Handel's Hallelujah Chorus
Chorus Niagara
the best ever, in a food court, November 13, 2010
Sponsored by Alphabet Photography
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
World’s Largest Virtual Hallelujah Chorus. 300+ members of The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square combine with over 2,000 voices worldwide in an incredible musical tribute to Jesus Christ
Hallelujah – Christmas version
Leonard Cohen’s original “Hallelujah,” with its haunting melody, begs to be sung, but his lyrics leave one empty and broken, with no resolution, no reason to praise the One, the Lord Jesus, (which is what “Hallelujah” means). Nihilism and doubt are beautifully packaged, but those who know the Lord crave a whole and complete song of worship, not a cold and broken meditation.
The band Cloverton, with Cohen’s permission, has solved this, writing lyrics that describe the birth and point to the atonement of Christ.
Kaylee Rogers and Killard House School Choir
He Is Born, the Holy Child
Monte Vista Christian MS Choir
"Sounds of the Season" Concert under the direction of Mrs. Myer. 12/10/15
Il Est Né le Divin Enfant (French)
Little Drummer Boy
Soloist Junior Maile
O Come All Ye Faithful
Adeste Fideles in Bethlehem, 2013.
The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square
Adeste Fideles, Montreal, 1978
O Holy Night
Junior Maile, Liahona Seumanu, Moananui Haretuku,
Leland Lealaitafea, and Matt Nickle
Silent Night
Usiku Mtakatifu (Swahili)
Wexford Carol
Wexford Carol, from County Wexford in Ireland, from the 12th century.
Yoyo Ma on violin, soloist Alison Krauss
3 Nephi 5:13
Mormon, the compiler and editor of the book we call The Book of Mormon, said: “I am a disciples of Jesus Christ, the Son of God. I have been called of him to declare his word among his people, that they might have everlasting life.”
Fountainview Academy
Text and music by Philip Paul Bliss
3 Nephi 5:25,26
Book of Mormon prophet Mormon assured his readers that the day surely shall come when God will restore to the house of Israel the knowledge of His covenants. “And then shall they know their Redeemer, who is Jesus Christ, the Son of God.”
Come, Thou Glorious Day of Promise
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
text from Pratt’s Collection; music by A.C. Smyth
3 Nephi 8 – 11
Great destructions on the American continent accompanied the death of Jesus Christ in Jerusalem. In particular, the wicked were destroyed, which was a foreshadowing of what will occur on an even greater scale at His Second Coming.
Jesus spoke to the more righteous survivors, mourning with them the loss of their brethren, but inviting them to now come unto Him and be saved.
“How Oft I Have Gathered You (Christ Comforts the Desolate),” by Marilyn Arnold and Maurine Ozment, from Sacred Hymns of the Book of Mormon, musically portrays this dramatic scene.
“And then in the midst of the turmoil and grief,
A voice sounded out of the night:
‘Return now to me, return and be healed,
Christ, Jesus, I am, bringing light.’”
3 Nephi 9:14
When Jesus visited the people of ancient America, as recorded in the Book of Mormon, He said,
“Yea, verily I say unto you, if ye will come unto me ye shall have eternal life. Behold, mine arm of mercy is extended towards you, and whosoever will come, him will I receive; and blessed are those who come unto me.”
Ryceejo Nordstrom Shattuck and Scott
words by Theodore E. Curtis, 1872-
3 Nephi 10:10
After the terrible destruction of the wicked recorded in the Book of Mormon, those who had survived praised and thanked the Lord.
Cantiques Karaokes
text by Carrie Stockdale Thomas; music by Leroy J. Robertson
3 Nephi 11, 15
After the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ in Jerusalem, He visited and taught the people of ancient America, as recorded in the Book of Mormon. He taught them many of the things He had taught His disciples in the Old World.
“Things Old Are Done Away,” from Sacred Hymns of the Book of Mormon, 23, by Marilyn Arnold and Maurine Ozment, musically presents the words of Christ to these blessed people.
3 Nephi 11:6-
God the Father has given all things into the hands of His Son, Jesus Christ, who is God. Very rarely the Father speaks and introduces Jesus. One of these momentous occasions was when the Savior came to visit the people of ancient America, as recorded in the Book of Mormon.
The people heard a voice which said, “Behold my Beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased,
in whom I have glorified my name -
Bob Nat Beach Boys
words by Marvin K. Gardner; music by Vanja Y. Watkins
3 Nephi 11:10-
The people of ancient America had known for centuries the prophecies that, although the Messiah would live in the land from which they had come (Jerusalem), He would visit them and show Himself to them after His resurrection. When He did come, they remembered those prophecies. They all saw him, and testified that he truly lives.
Young Preeti Reddy Bandi
words by Mabel Jones Gabbott, 1910-
3 Nephi 11:16
The Book of Mormon testifies that Jesus Christ visited the people of ancient America. When they were convinced that He truly was their Savior, who had been prophesied and who died for them, the welcomed him with joyful cries.
Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
Georg Friedrich Handel
3 Nephi 11:17
Jesus Christ visited the people of ancient America. The Book of Mormon records that after they had each touched the wounds in His hands, and they knew of a surety that it was He who had saved them, they cried out: “Hosanna! Blessed be the name of the Most High God!”
The Salt Lake Community College Institute Choir
words and music by Vanya J. Watkins
Dandia Dance on the Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem
3 Nephi 12:16
Jesus taught, both in Jerusalem, as recorded in the Bible, and in America, as recorded in the Book of Mormon, that His disciples should let their lights shine, that others might glorify our Father who is in heaven.
Brightly Beams Our Father’s Mercy
Montez, Kap, and Tupua
text and music by Philip Paul Bliss
3 Nephi 12:19
The Book of Mormon tells us that Jesus taught that the Father commands us to believe in Jesus, and repent of our sins.
Father in Heaven, We Do Believe
Jenny Phillips Fireside Choir, with Judy McKenzie as soloist
words by Parley P. Pratt; music by Jane Romney Crawford
3 Nephi 12:48
To both the people of the Old World, as we read in the Bible, and the people of the New World, as we read in the Book of Mormon, Jesus said, “Be ye therefore perfect.”
Rob Gardner
words and music by Philip Paul Bliss
3 Nephi 13:5-
As He did the people of Jerusalem, Jesus also taught the people of ancient America to pray.
Prayer Is the Soul’s Sincere Desire
Allyse Smith Taylor
text by James Montgomery
3 Nephi 13:9
Jesus taught the Nephites to pray, as he had the people of Jerusalem.
The Lord’s Prayer in Swahili
Alex Boyé and the BYU Men’s Chorus and Philharmonic
Music by Christopher Tin
The Lord’s Prayer in Swahili
Gospel Choir in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Christian Egyptians
The Lord’s Prayer in Arabic
3 Nephi 15:17
The Book of Mormon records that Jesus told the people of ancient America, “Other sheep I have, which are not of this fold.” He is the Good Shepherd.
The Lord My Pasture Will Prepare
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
words by James Montgomery; music by Thomas Koschat,
3 Nephi 16:7-
Jesus taught the people of the Book of Mormon that in the latter days, because of the Gentiles’ belief in Him, the truth would come unto them, and the fulness of “these things” would be made known unto them.
The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square
words by Parley P. Pratt; music by George Careless
3 Nephi 16:18
The Book of Mormon tells us that Jesus quoted the prophet Isaiah as He taught the people: “Thy watchmen shall lift up the voice; with the voice together shall they sing, for they shall see eye to eye when the Lord shall bring again Zion.”
Latter-
words by William W. Phelps, 1792-
3 Nephi 17
One of the most moving episodes recorded in the Book of Mormon was when Jesus called for the little children, and blessed them.
“Come, Come, My Child,” from Sacred Hymns of the Book of Mormon, 24, by Marilyn Arnold and Maurine Ozment, memorializes this sacred event.
3 Nephi 17:21
When Jesus came to the Promised Land, He took the little children, one by one, and blessed them
Brooke White
3 Nephi 17:21
When Jesus visited the people of ancient America, he took their children and blessed them and prayed for them.
Alex Boyé
This presentation, which features a whole passle of lovely little ones, is sponsored by Bill and Melinda Gates, to highlight needs and advances in combatting worldwide hunger.
3 Nephi 17:21-
When Jesus visited the New World, as we read in the Book of Mormon, He took the little children, one by one, and blessed them, and prayed for them.
I Think When I Read That Sweet Story of Old
Doofus
words by Jemima Luke; music by Leah Ashton Loyd
3 Nephi 18:6-
The Book of Mormon records that Jesus gave His disciples in America the sacrament of the Last Supper, just as He had done in Jerusalem. He told them, “And this shall ye always observe to do, even as I have done, even as I have broken bread and blessed it and given it unto you.”
Juli Beesley
text by Zara Sabin; music by Thomas L. Durham
3 Nephi 18:7,11
When Jesus broke bread and blessed it with His disciples in America, as recorded in the Book of Mormon, He said, “This shall ye do in remembrance of my body, which I have shown unto you. And it shall be a testimony unto the Father that ye do always remember me. And if ye do always remember me ye shall have my Spirit to be with you.”
Father in Heaven, We Do Believe
Paul Cardall
words by Parley P. Pratt; music by Jane Romney Crawford
3 Nephi 18:15-
Jesus taught the people of ancient America to pray, as recorded in the Book of Mormon: “Verily, verily, I say unto you, ye must watch and pray always, lest ye be tempted by the devil, and ye be led away captive by him.”
Prayer Is the Soul’s Sincere Desire
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
text by James Montgomery; music by George Careless
3 Nephi 18:21
The Book of Mormon records that Jesus taught His disciples to pray unto the Father in the name of Christ: “Pray in your families unto the Father, always in my name, that your wives and your children may be blessed.”
Steven Anderson
text by F. Bland Tucker; music by John David Edwards
3 Nephi 19
The Book of Mormon records something of the wonder and transcendence of the visit of Jesus Christ to a group of people who had watched for generations for the coming of the Messiah. While we can feel the truth of this story by the power of the Holy Ghost as we read the record in the Book of Mormon, we do not know all the marvelous things that Jesus did and said. But the multitude who saw Him wanted to testify of their experience, and more than that, of His reality and grace, so they each bore record.
“I Was There When He Came,” from Sacred Hymns of the Book of Mormon, 25, by Marilyn Arnold and Maurine Ozment, captures some of those wondrous events in song.
3 Nephi 19:23
Jesus prayed for those who would follow Him, as recorded in the beautiful chapter John 17. Likewise he prayed in the New World, as recorded in the Book of Mormon: “And now, Father, I pray unto thee for them, and also for all those who shall believe on their words, that they may believe in me, that I may be in them as thou, Father, art in me, that we may be one.”
A choir at the General Young Womens Meeting
text by Bernard Snow; music by Harry A. Dean
3 Nephi 20:8
The Book of Mormon records that on the second day of His visit, Jesus Christ provided bread and wine for His disciples and the multitude, saying, “He that eateth this bread eateth of my body to his soul; and he that drinketh of this wine drinketh of my blood to his soul; and his soul shall never hunger nor thirst, but shall be filled.”
The incomparable Luciano Pavarotti, beloved tenor, sings “Panis Angelicus.”
Luciano Pavarotti
3 Nephi 22:13
Book of Mormon writers, and Jesus Christ in particular, loved the words of Isaiah. Jesus taught the people, “And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children.”
Leanne Keyse -
words and music by Michael Finlinson Moody
3 Nephi 24:1
Jesus also gave the people of ancient America the words of Malachi, since their people had left the Holy Land hundreds of years before that prophet’s ministry.
Let Earth’s Inhabitants Rejoice
Cantiques Karaokes
text by William Clegg; music by Leroy J. Robertson
3 Nephi 25:1,2
Mormon added the words of Malachi which were given to his people by Jesus Christ. Malachi envisioned the triumphant return of the Savior to the world.
Shaun Knudsen
text by Parley P. Pratt; music anonymous
3 Nephi 25:2
As recorded in the Book of Mormon, Malachi taught that the Son of Righteousness would arise with healing in his wings, when he comes again.
St. Paul’s Cathedral of London
text by Charles Wesley; music by Felix Mendelssohn
3 Nephi 27:14
Jesus told the Nephites, “my Father sent me that I might be lifted up upon the cross; and after that I had been lifted up upon the cross, that I might draw all men unto me.”
words by Kelley Mooney, music by Leonard Cohen
Redeemers
3 Nephi 27:21
The Book of Mormon teaches that Jesus Christ is our example in all things. Jesus told the people when He visited, “Verily, verily, I say unto you, this is my gospel; and ye know the things that ye must do in my church; for the works which ye have seen me do that shall ye also do; for that which ye have seen me do even that shall ye do.”
LDS Macon
words by Mabel Jones Gabbott; music by Michael Finlinson Moody
3 Nephi 27:27
Jesus taught the people in the Book of Mormon that they should be like He is.
An all-
text and music by Philip Paul Bliss
General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-
3 Nephi 28
The Book of Mormon records that Jesus Christ asked each of His twelve New-
Marilyn Arnold and Maurine Ozment memorialized this event in their song “We Three Were Caught Up,” from their book Sacred Hymns of the Book of Mormon, 26.
3 Nephi 29:2
The prophet Mormon, who compiled the Book of Mormon, said that when we can read the words of Jesus in the Book of Mormon, then we will know that His coming in glory is near. He is not delaying.
The Tabernacle Choir at Temple Square
words by Joseph L. Townsend; music by William Clayton
General Conference of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-