Love Quotes From Hymn Books
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The following love quotes are from Hymns of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
1) We’ll love one another and never disemble, but cease to do evil and ever be one. William Phelps, “Now Let Us Rejoice,” p. 3
2) We know he is coming, to gather his sheep, and lead them to Zion in love. William Phelps, “Redeemer of Israel,” p. 6.
3) Sing, Rejoice, the King of Love speaks to earth from Heaven above. Tracy Y. Cannon, “Come Rejoice,” p. 9.
4) Its laws and precepts are divine and show a Father’s care; transcendent love and mercy shine in each injunction there. Maryann Morton, “Sweet Is The Peace The Gospel Brings,” p p. 14.
5) God of mercy, God of love, let thy spirit like the dove touch and humble, teach and bless, as we serve in holiness,God of Power, God of Right, Wallace F. Bennett, p. 20.
6) 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. Marylou Cunningham Leavitt, We Listen To A Prophet‘s Voice, p. 22.
7) We ever pray to thee with fervent love, Evan Stephens, We Ever Pray To Thee, p. 23.
When within the shady woodland Joseph sought the God of love,Joseph Smith‘s First Prayer, George Manwaring, p. 26.
9) There was something in his eye that won my love I knew not shy,A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief, James Montgomery, p. 29.
10) Service ever was their watch-cry; love became their guiding star. They, the Builders of the Nation, Ida R. Alldredge, p. 36.
Here’s a link to LDS.org with music accompanying the church hymns:
http://lds.org/cm/catalogsearchalpha/1,17929,4782-1-1,00.html
11) ”And wouldst thou ask me where my fancy roves, to reproduce the happy scenes it loves, where hope and memory together dwell, and paint the pictured beauties that I tell.” The Winter Day Descending to its Close, Orson F. Whitney, p. 37.
12) Topic: Beauty “Let Zion in her beauty rise, her beauty begins to shine; ere long the king will rend the skies, majestic and divine.” Let Zion In her Beauty Rise, Edward Partridge, p. 41.
13) “Beautiful Zion built above, Beautiful city that I love, Beautiful gates of pearly white, Beautiful temple, God is light He who was slain on Calvary, Open those pearly gates to me.” Beautiful Zion Built Above, George Gill, p. 44.
14. “Guide me as I search in weakness, let thy loving light be mine,” Lead Me Into Life Eternal, John A. Widstoe, p. 45.
15) ”See! The streams of living waters, springing from celestial love, Will supply thy sons and daughters and all fear of drought remove.” Glorious Things of Thee Are spoken, John Newton, p. 46.
16) “Love and virtue, faith and wisdom Grace and gifts were all combined. As himself each loved his neighbor, All were one in heart and mind.” Glorious Things Are Sung of Zion, William W. Phelps, p. 48
17) “…the worldwide commotion from ocean to ocean, now heralds the time of the beautiful day. Beautiful day of peace and rest, Bright be thy dawn from east to west, Hail to thinke earliest welcome ray. Beautiful bright, millenial day.” The Day Dawn Is Breaking, Joseph L. Townsend, p. 52.
18) ”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.” We’re Not Ashamed to Own Our Lord, William W. Phelps, p. 57.
19) When all men from sin will cease, And will live in love and peace.” Come Ye Children of the Lord, James A. Wallis, p. 58.
20) ”His love is great, he died for us; shall we ungrateful be While endless ages roll around, protected by his love.” Come all You Saints Who Dwell on Earth, William H. Phelps, p. 65.
21) ”The Lord the Savior reigns, the God of truth and love.” Rejoice The Lord Is King, Charles Wesley, p. 66.
22) ”Let all the hosts above join in one song of love, Join in one song of love; Praise ye his name, His love and grace adore, Who all our sorrows bore, sing aloud evermore, Worthy the lamb.” Glory To God On High, James Allen, p. 67.
23) ”Thou did accept their praises, accept the love we bring Who in all good delightest, thou great and glorious king. “, All Glory Laud and Honor, Theodulph of Orleans, p. 69.
24) ”Sing praises to him who reigns above, the Lord of all creation, the source of power, the mount of love.” Sing Praise to Him, Johann J. Schutz, p. 70.
25) ”In words and music give thanks for his redeeming love.” With Songs of Praise, Penelope Moody Allen, p. 71.
26) ”To all below, they daily show, his wisdom and his love.” In Hymns of Praise, Ada Blenkham, p. 75.
27) ”Well may the Saints in latter days, his wonderous love proclaim.” Great Is The Lord, Eliza R. Snow, p. 77.
28) ”Thy love divine has led us in the past, In this free land by thee our lot is cast.” God of Our Fathers, Whose Almighty Hand, Daniel C. Roberts, p. 78.
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at the first sentence it looks like it was correct but if you prove it there is no sense of this!!
I agree. I changed it to “was.” Thanks for reading them. Love Quotes2
Good points
I never thought of it that way, well put!