Episode Details

Friend, musician, and church music enthusiast Connor Duncanson returns to the show to discuss the ongoing releases of Hymns for Home and Church, the new global hymnbook for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Together, we share our personal top five selections and examine the theological depth, emotional resonance, and musical craftsmanship behind both new Latter-day Saint compositions and cherished cross-denominational classics. We also discuss how hymns enrich personal and congregational worship, the remarkable history behind timeless songs of praise and suffering, and how music serves as a prayer of the heart that anchors disciples of Jesus Christ through life’s deepest trials.

Some highlights from this episode include:

• Expectations vs. Reality in the New Hymnbook: Connor and Ben reflect on the creative breadth of Hymns for Home and Church, discussing the balance between fresh member-written compositions and historic Christian hymns.
  
  
• Easter Anthems and Triumphant Praise: Unpacking the regal majesty of "Let Easter Anthems Ring" (set to Diademata) and Charles Wesley's soaring Ascension hymn "Hail the Day That Sees Him Rise."
  
  
• Faith in the Midst of Suffering: The poignant historical background behind Horatio Spafford's "It Is Well with My Soul" and Civilla D. Martin's "His Eye Is on the Sparrow," demonstrating how genuine faith is forged within adversity rather than in the absence of it.
  
  
• Modern Latter-day Saint Sacrament Hymns: Analysing the reverent doctrinal focus of Annette Dickman's "Bread of Life, Living Water" and its symbolic invitation to lay our whole souls upon the altar.
  
  
• The Transcendent Power of Traditional Hymns: Exploring Isaac Watts' profound poetry in "When I Survey the Wondrous Cross" and "My Shepherd Will Supply My Need," alongside the enduring soul-stirring message of "Great Is Thy Faithfulness."
  
  
• Wishlist Hymns for Future Batches: A lively discussion on traditional Anglican and Christian staples we hope to see in upcoming digital releases, including "Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven" and "Be Thou My Vision."

Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

• Explore the New Hymnbook (Hymns for Home and Church):
  • Official Collection & Sheet Music: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/music/collections/hymns-for-home-and-church?lang=eng
    
    
  • Study in the Gospel Library: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/music/hymns-for-home-and-church?lang=eng
    
    
  • About the Global Sacred Music Initiative: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/initiative/new-hymns?lang=eng
    
    

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