Hymn Texts U

Up, awake, ye defenders of Zion! The foe's at the door of your homes;
Let each heart be the heart of a lion, Unyielding and proud as he roams.
Remember the trials of Missouri; Forget not the courage of Nauvoo.
When the enemy host is before you, Stand firm and be faithful and true.
Stand firm and be faithful and true, Stand firm and be faithful and true;
When the enemy host is before you, Stand firm and be faithful and true.

By His power is Zion surrounded; Her warriors are noble and brave,
And their faith on Jehovah is founded, Whose power is mighty to save.
In each soldier a brave heart is beating, Tho our numbers, compared, may be few.
We'll not rest till our foes are retreating, And we'll always be faithful and true.
And we'll always be faithful and true, And we'll always be faithful and true
We'll not rest till our foes are retreating, And we'll always be faithful and true.

Tho, assisted by legions infernal, The plundering foemen advance,
With a host from the regions eternal We'll scatter their troops at a glance.
Soon the kingdom will be independent; In wonder the nations will view
Our Zion in glory resplendent; Then let us be faithful and true.
Then let us be faithful and true, Then let us be faithful and true;
Our Zion in glory resplendent; Then let us be faithful and true.

Upon the Cross of Calvary, 184 - Vilate Raile

Upon the cross of Calvary They crucified our Lord
And sealed with blood the sacrifice That sanctified his word.

Upon the cross he meekly died For all mankind to see
That death unlocks the passageway Into eternity.

Upon the cross our Savior died, But, dying, brought new birth
Through resurrection's miracle To all the sons of earth.

We Are All Enlisted, 250 - Anonymous, The New Golden Chain, New York, 1866

We are all enlisted till the conflict is o'er; Happy are we! Happy are we!
Soldiers in the army, there's a bright crown in store; We shall win and wear it by and by.
Haste to the battle, quick to the field; Truth is our helmet, buckler, and shield.
Stand by our colors; proudly they wave! We're joyfully, joyfully marching to our home.
We are all enlisted till the conflict is o'er; Happy are we! Happy are we!
Soldiers in the army, there's a bright crown in store; We shall win and wear it by and by.

Hark! the sound of battle sounding loudly and clear; Come join the ranks! Come join the ranks!
We are waiting now for soldiers; who'll volunteer? Rally round the standard of the cross.
Hark! 'tis our Captain calls you today; Lose not a moment, make no delay!
Fight for our Savior; come, come away! We're joyfully, joyfully, marching to our home.
We are all enlisted till the conflict is o'er; Happy are we! Happy are we!
Soldiers in the army, there's a bright crown in store; We shall win and wear it by and by.

Fighting for a kingdom, and the world is our foe; Happy are we! Happy are we!
Glad to join the army, we will sing as we go; We shall gain the vict'ry by and by.
Dangers may gather--why should we fear? Jesus, our Leader, ever is near.
He will protect us, comfort, and cheer. We're joyfully, joyfully marching to our home.
We are all enlisted till the conflict is o'er; Happy are we! Happy are we!
Soldiers in the army, there's a bright crown in store; We shall win and wear it by and by.

We Are Marching On to Glory, 225 - John M. Chamberlain

We are marching on to glory; We are working for our crown.
We will make our armor brighter And never lay it down.
We are marching, marching homeward To that bright land afar.
We work for life eternal; It is our guiding star.

Then day by day we are marching; To heaven we are bound.
Each good act brings us nearer That home where we'll be crowned.
We are marching, marching homeward To that bright land afar.
We work for life eternal; It is our guiding star.

Then, with the ransomed children That throng the starry throne,
We will praise our Lord and Savior, His pow'r and mercy own.
We are marching, marching homeward To that bright land afar.
We work for life eternal; It is our guiding star.

We Are Sowing, 216 - Anonymous, Pure Diamonds, Cleveland, 1872

We are sowing, daily sowing Countless seeds of good and ill,
Scattered on the level lowland, Cast upon the windy hill;
Seeds that sink in rich, brown furrows, Soft with heaven's gracious rain;
Seeds that rest upon the surface Of the dry, unyielding plain;

Seeds that fall amid the stillness Of the lonely mountain glen;
Seeds cast out in crowded places, Trodden under foot of men;
Seeds by idle hearts forgotten, Flung at random on the air;
Seeds by faithful souls remembered, Sown in tears and love and prayer;

Seeds that lie unchanged, unquickened, Lifeless on the teeming mold;
Seeds that live and grow and flourish When the sower's hand is cold.
By a whisper sow we blessings; By a breath we scatter strife.
In our words and thoughts and actions Lie the seeds of death and life.

Thou who knowest all our weakness, Leave us not to sow alone!
Bid thine angels guard the furrows Where the precious grain is sown,
Till the fields are crown'd with glory, Filled with mellow, ripened ears,
Filled with fruit of life eternal From the seed we sowed in tears.

We Ever Pray for Thee, 23 - H. A. Tuckett

We ever pray for thee, our prophet dear, That God will give to thee comfort and cheer;
As the advancing years furrow thy brow, Still may the light within shine bright as now,
Still may the light within shine bright as now.

We ever pray for thee with all our hearts, That strength be given thee to do thy part,
To guide and counsel us from day to day, To shed a holy light around our way,
To shed a holy light around our way.

We ever pray for thee with fervent love; And as the children's prayer is heard above,
Thou shalt be ever blest, and God will give All that is meet and best while thou shalt live,
All that is meet and best while thou shalt live.

We Give Thee But Thine Own, 218 - William Walsham How

We give thee but thine own, Whate'er the gift may be,
For all we have is thine alone, A trust, O Lord, from thee.

May we thy bounties thus As stewards true receive,
And gladly, as thou blessest us, To thee our first-fruits give.

To comfort and to bless, To find a balm for woe,
To tend the lone and fatherless Is angels' work below.

And we believe thy word, Tho dim our faith may be;
Whate'er we do for thine, O Lord, We do it unto thee.

We Have Partaken of Thy Love, 155 - Mabel Jones Gabbott

We have partaken of thy love, O Lord, this sacred hour;
We have renewed our covenants And felt thy cleansing pow'r, And felt thy cleansing pow'r.

Let us go forth refreshed, resolved To serve our fellowmen,
Forgive our neighbors, live thy word, Until we come again, Until we come again.

Raising to thee in song and word Our praise, most holy One,
We ask thy benediction, Lord, Thru thy Beloved Son, Thru thy Beloved Son.

We Listen to a Prophet's Voice, 22 - Marylou Cunningham Leavitt

We listen to a prophet's voice and hear the Savior too.
With love he bids us do the work the Lord would have us do.
The Savior calls his chosen seer to preach the word of God,
That men might learn to find the path marked by the iron rod.

In ev'ry land, in ev'ry tongue, our prophet will be heard;
How swiftly round the world his voice reveals the gospel word!
The sacred message that he brings will witness and agree
With ev'ry prophet called of God throughout earth's history.

Hosanna! Let our praise ascend unto the Savior's throne;
Rejoice! The prophet has confirmed that by Him we are known.
Attend, ye earth! The prophet speaks; come listen and obey.
He is the man who holds the keys of priesthood pow'r today.

We Love Thy House, O God, 247 - William Bullock

We love thy house, O God, Wherein thine honor dwells.
The joy of thine abode All earthly joy excels.

It is the house of prayer, Wherein thy servants meet,
And thou, O Lord, art there, Thy chosen flock to greet.

We love the word of life, The word that tells of peace,
Of comfort in the strife, Of joys that never cease.

We Meet Again As Sisters (Women), 311 - Paul L. Anderson

We meet again as sisters On this the Sabbath day To worship God together, To testify and pray.
Now may the Holy Spirit, Descending like a dove, Enlarge our minds with knowledge And fill our hearts with love.

We meet to plan our service To neighbors now in need. May charity and kindness Inspire our ev'ry deed.
And as we use our talents For good and noble ends, May God be our companion and angels be our friends.

We meet to sing together The praises of our Lord, To seek our exaltation According to his word.
To ev'ry gospel blessing The Lord has turned the key, That we, with heav'nly parents, May sing eternally.

We Meet Again in Sabbath School, 282 - George Manwaring

We meet again in Sabbath School On this the Lord's own day,
Where joyful gladness is the rule, And love doth bear its sway;
Where all may join in songs of praise To him who reigns above,
And thankful hearts and voices raise For his redeeming love.

We meet again, yes, gladly meet, To learn the will of God,
For wisdom seeking, that our feet May walk the narrow road.
O Father, let thy Spirit dwell In ev'ry willing heart,
That we may love and serve thee well, And ne'er from thee depart.

Oh, happy day on which we meet With friends and teachers dear,
And in this ever sweet retreat Their blessed teachings hear;
With precious truths our minds are stored, The gospel plan made plain.
Each Sabbath day, with one accord, Oh, let us meet again.

We Meet, Dear Lord, 151 - Vernald W. Johns

We meet, dear Lord, in meekness all, Responding to thy Sabbath call
To gather here in thy blest name, And pledge our faithfulness again.

Thy counsels true we love to hear, And feel thy Spirit's presence near,
As we with friends our voices raise In prayer and songs of joyous praise.

In oneness and in love we come Once more to this our Sabbath home,
Rejoicing in thy welcome here, Unto this place of peace and prayer.

We Thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet, 19 - William Fowler

We thank thee, O God, for a prophet To guide us in these latter days.
We thank thee for sending the gospel To lighten our minds with its rays.
We thank thee for every blessing Bestowed by thy bounteous hand.
We feel it a pleasure to serve thee, And love to obey thy command.

When dark clouds of trouble hang o'er us And threaten our peace to destroy,
There is hope smiling brightly before us, And we know that deliv'rance is nigh.
We doubt not the Lord nor his goodness. We've proved him in days that are past.
The wicked who fight against Zion Will surely be smitten at last.

We'll sing of his goodness and mercy. We'll praise him by day and by night,
Rejoice in his glorious gospel, And bask in its life-giving light.
Thus on to eternal perfection The honest and faithful will go,
While they who reject this glad message Shall never such happiness know.

We Will Sing of Zion, 47 - Merrill Bradshaw

We will sing of Zion, Kingdom of our God.
Zion is the pure in heart, Those who seek the Savior's part.
Zion soon in all the world Will rise to meet her God.

Thru the revelations Giv'n by God to men,
Heaven's truth is placed on earth; Prophets teach its pow'r and worth.
Zion readies us to see The Savior come again.

When the Saints of Zion Keep his law in truth,
Hate and war and strife will cease; Men will live in love and peace.
Heav'nly Zion, come once more And cover all the earth.

We'll Sing All Hail to Jesus' Name, 182 - Richard Alldridge

We'll sing all hail to Jesus' name, And praise and honor give
To him who bled on Calvary's hill And died that we might live.

He passed the portals of the grave; Salvation was his song;
He called upon the sinbound soul To join the heav'nly throng.

He seized the keys of death and hell And bruised the serpent's head;
He bid the prison doors unfold, The grave yield up her dead.

The bread and water represent His sacrifice for sin;
Ye Saints, partake and testify Ye do remember him.

We're Not Ashamed to Own Our Lord, 57 - William W. Phelps. Included in the first LDS hymnbook, 1835.

We're not ashamed to own our Lord And worship him on earth.
We love to learn his holy word And know what souls are worth.

When Jesus comes in burning flame To recompense the just,
The world will know the only name In which the Saints can trust.

When he comes down from heav'n to earth With all his holy band,
Before creation's second birth, We hope with him to stand.

He then will give us a new name, With robes of righteousness,
And, in the New Jerusalem, Eternal happiness.

Welcome, Welcome, Sabbath Morning, 280 - Robert B. Baird

Welcome, welcome, Sabbath morning; Now we rest from ev'ry care.
Welcome, welcome is thy dawning, Holy Sabbath, day of prayer.
Loving teachers kindly greet us As we meet in Sunday School,
Where they labor hard to teach us By the Savior's golden rule.
Welcome, welcome, Sabbath morning, Now we rest from ev'ry care.
Welcome, welcome is thy dawning, Holy Sabbath, day of prayer.

Hark! the Sabbath bells are ringing; Hear the echoes all around.
List! the merry children singing! What a pleasing, joyful sound!
Ev'ry tender note entreats us, Bids us come, nor longer stay.
On our way the music greets us; Hasten, hasten, come away.
Welcome, welcome, Sabbath morning, Now we rest from ev'ry care.
Welcome, welcome is thy dawning, Holy Sabbath, day of prayer.

Here we bow in meek devotion; Here we sing God's holy praise.
Here our hearts, with fond emotion, Seek to learn his holy ways.
From the books of revelation We are taught while yet in youth.
Words of heav'nly inspiration Guide us in the path of truth.
Welcome, welcome, Sabbath morning, Now we rest from ev'ry care.
Welcome, welcome is thy dawning, Holy Sabbath, day of prayer.

Here we meet with friends and neighbors; Parents too are in the throng.
We are earnest in our labors. To God's kingdom we belong.
Trials make our faith grow stronger; Truth is nobler than a crown.
We will brave the tempest longer Tho the world upon us frown.
Welcome, welcome, Sabbath morning, Now we rest from ev'ry care.
Welcome, welcome is thy dawning, Holy Sabbath, day of prayer.

What Glorious Scenes Mine Eyes Behold, 16 - Anonymous, ca. 1840

What glorious scenes mine eyes behold! What wonders burst upon my view!
When Ephraim's records I unfold, All things appear divinely new.
All things appear divinely new.

Good news to earth have angels borne, Which fills our souls with joy and peace.
Good tidings comfort those who mourn And bring the captive full release,
And bring the captive full release.

The scattered sheep, who once were sold In darkness o'er the mountains far,
Shall now return unto their fold And there their waiting hearts prepare,
And there their waiting hearts prepare.

Now Israel, long oppressed and grieved In ev'ry land, in ev'ry clime,
Shall hear the word of God and live; This is the time, the chosen time.
This is the time, the chosen time.

What Was Witnessed in the Heavens? 11 - John S. Davis

What was witnessed in the heavens? Why, an angel earthward bound.
Had he something with him bringing? Yes, the gospel, joyful sound!
It was to be preached in power On the earth, the angel said,
To all men, all tongues and nations That upon its face are spread.

Had we not before the gospel? Yes, it came of old to men.
Then what is this latter gospel? 'Tis the first one come again.
This was preached by Paul and Peter And by Jesus Christ, the Head.
This we latter Saints are preaching; We their footsteps wish to tread.

Where so long has been the gospel? Did it pass from earth away?
Yes, 'twas taken back to heaven Till should dawn a brighter day.
What became of those departed, Knowing not the gospel plan?
In the spirit world they'll hear it; God is just to ev'ry man.

When Faith Endures, 128 - Naomi W. Randall

I will not doubt, I will not fear;

God's love and strength are always near.
His promised gift helps me to find

An inner strength and peace of mind.
I give the Father willingly

My trust, my prayers, humility.
His Spirit guides; his love assures

That fear departs when faith endures.

Where Can I Turn for Peace? 129 - Emma Lou Thayne

Where can I turn for peace? Where is my solace When other sources cease to make me whole?
When with a wounded heart, anger, or malice, I draw myself apart, Searching my soul?

Where, when my aching grows, Where, when I languish, Where, in my need to know, where can I run?
Where is the quiet hand to calm my anguish? Who, who can understand? He, only One.

He answers privately, Reaches my reaching In my Gethsemane, Savior and Friend.
Gentle the peace he finds for my beseeching. Constant he is and kind, Love without end.

While of These Emblems We Partake, 173 (Saul) and
While of These Emblems We Partake, 174 (Aeolian) - John Nicholson

While of these emblems we partake In Jesus' name and for his sake,
Let us remember and be sure Our hearts and hands are clean and pure.

For us the blood of Christ was shed; For us on Calvary's cross he bled,
And thus dispelled the awful gloom That else were this creation's doom.

The law was broken; Jesus died That justice might be satisfied,
That man might not remain a slave Of death, of hell, or of the grave.

But rise triumphant from the tomb, And in eternal splendor bloom,
Freed from the pow'r of death and pain, With Christ, the Lord, to rule and reign.

While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks, 211 - Nahum Tate; based on Luke 2:8-14

While shepherds watch'd their flocks by night, All seated on the ground,
The angel of the Lord came down, And glory shone around.
"Fear not," said he, for mighty dread Had seized their troubled mind;
"Glad tidings of great joy I bring To you and all mankind."

"To you, in David's town this day, Is born of David's line
The Savior who is Christ the Lord, And this shall be the sign:
The heav'nly Babe you there shall find To human view displayed,
All meanly wrapped in swathing bands, And in a manger laid."

Thus spake the seraph, and forthwith Appeared a shining throng
Of angels praising God who thus Addressed their joyful song:
"All glory be to God on high And on the earth be peace.
Goodwill henceforth from heav'n to men Begin and never cease."

Who's on the Lord's Side? 260 - Hannah Last Cornaby

Who's on the Lord's side? Who? Now is the time to show.
We ask it fearlessly: Who's on the Lord's side? Who?
We wage no common war, Cope with no common foe.
The enemy's awake; Who's on the Lord's side? Who?
Who's on the Lord's side? Who? Now is the time to show.
We ask it fearlessly: Who's on the Lord's side? Who?

We serve the living God, And want his foes to know
That, if but few, we're great; Who's on the Lord's side? Who?
We're going on to win; No fear must blanch the brow.
The Lord of Hosts is ours; Who's on the Lord's side? Who?
Who's on the Lord's side? Who? Now is the time to show.
We ask it fearlessly: Who's on the Lord's side? Who?

The stone cut without hands To fill the earth must grow.
Who'll help to roll it on? Who's on the Lord's side? Who?
Our ensign to the world Is floating proudly now.
No coward bears our flag; Who's on the Lord's side? Who?
Who's on the Lord's side? Who? Now is the time to show.
We ask it fearlessly: Who's on the Lord's side? Who?

The pow'rs of earth and hell In rage direct the blow
That's aimed to crush the work; Who's on the Lord's side? Who?
Truth, life, and liberty, Freedom from death and woe,
Are stakes we're fighting for; Who's on the Lord's side? Who?
Who's on the Lord's side? Who? Now is the time to show.
We ask it fearlessly: Who's on the Lord's side? Who?

With All the Power of Heart and Tongue 79 - Isaac Watts

With all the pow'r of heart and tongue, I'll praise my Maker in my song.
Angels shall hear the notes I'll raise, Approve the song, and join the praise.

I'll sing thy truth and mercy, Lord; I'll sing the wonders of thy word.
Not all thy works and names below So much thy pow'r and glory show.

Amidst a thousand snares I stand, Upheld and guided by thy hand.
Thy words my fainting soul revive And keep my dying faith alive.

With Humble Heart, 171 - Zara Sabin

1. With humble heart, I bow my head And think of thee, O Savior, Lord.
I take the water and the bread To show remembrance of thy word.

2. Help me remember, I implore, Thou gav'st thy life on Calvary,
That I might live forevermore And grow, dear Lord, to be like thee.

3. To be like thee! I lift my eyes From earth below toward heav'n above,
That I may learn from vaulted skies How I my worthiness can prove.

4. As I walk daily here on earth, Give me thy Spirit as I seek
A change of heart, another birth, And grow, dear Lord, to be like thee.

With Songs of Praise, 71 - Penelope Moody Allen

1. With songs of praise and gratitude We worship God above,
In words and music give our thanks For his redeeming love.
Then come before God's presence! With singing worship him!
Express the heart too full to speak, In one exultant hymn.

2. The Lord has said a heartfelt song By righteous ones is prayer;
A hymn unites us and invites The Spirit to be there.
Then come before God's presence! With singing worship him!
Express the heart too full to speak, In one exultant hymn.

3. In former days glad hymns were sung By seed of Abraham;
The Saints shall sing, when Christ shall come, The new song of the Lamb.
Then come before God's presence! With singing worship him!
Express the heart too full to speak, In one exultant hymn.

With Wondering Awe, 210 - Anonymous, Laudis Corona, Boston, 1885

1. With wond'ring awe the wise men saw The star in heaven springing,
And with delight, in peaceful night, They heard the angels singing:
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna to his name!

2. By light of star they traveled far To seek the lowly manger,
A humble bed wherein was laid The wondrous little Stranger.
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna to his name!

3. And still is found, the world around, The old and hallowed story,
And still is sung in ev'ry tongue The angels' song of glory:
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna to his name!

4. The heav'nly star its rays afar On ev'ry land is throwing,
And shall not cease till holy peace In all the earth is growing.
Hosanna, hosanna, hosanna to his name!

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