Hymns—for Home and Church

Hymns—for Home and Church is the new hymnal for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints expected to be released beginning in 2024 and fully released in 2026.[1]

Schedule

The announcement that a new hymnal would be created by the church occurred on June 18, 2018.[2][3] More than 17,000 song suggestions were submitted in the first year.[4]

The LDS Church released the first batch of new music in late May 2024. Additional batches of new music will be released in the future, including Faith in Every Footstep by K. Newell Dayley, other music composed after the issuing of the 1985 Hymnal, music from other faiths, and a few of the melodies submitted as part of the process of creating the new hymnal.[5]

The Hymnal will be available in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese by the end of 2026. Additional Languages are expected to follow.[5]

Characteristics of the new hymnal

The new Hymnal is expected to have between 450 and 500 songs and include songs for both adults and children. It will also include revisions of old songs to make them more globally relevant, clarify doctrine, replace outdated language and ensure that the lyrics and musical styles are more relevant.[5]

National Hymns and anthems such as the Star Spangled Banner will not be included in the new hymnal.[6]

Organization

The announced hymns have received temporary numbering within thematic groups.


1001–1009: Sabbath and Weekday
NumberHymnWordsMusicNotes
1001Come, Thou Fount of Every BlessingRobert RobinsonWyeth’s Repository
1002When the Savior Comes AgainLane JohnsonLane Johnson
1003It Is Well with My SoulHoratio SpaffordPhilip Bliss
1004I Will Walk with JesusStephen P. SchankStephen P. Schank
1005His Eye Is on the SparrowCivilla D. MartinCharles H. Gabriel
1006Think a Sacred SongMarlene MerklingMarlene Merkling
1007As Bread Is BrokenStephen A. ReynoldsStephen A. Reynolds
1008Bread of Life, Living WaterAnnette W. DickmanAnnette W. Dickman
1009GethsemaneMelanie M. HoffmanMelanie M. Hoffman


1201–1204: Easter and Christmas
NumberHymnWordsMusicNotes
1201Hail the Day that Sees Him RiseCharles WesleyRobert Williams
1202He Is Born, the Divine Christ ChildNouveaux CantiquesFrench carol
1203What Child Is This?William Chatterton DixEnglish Melody
1204Star BrightLorin F. WheelwrightLorin F. Wheelwright


References
  1. Sacred Hymnbook to Help Unite, Uplift Latter-day Saints of All Ages Worldwide
  2. 99+ announcements and changes in the Church since President Nelson became Prophet
  3. Finally! A new Mormon hymnal, designed for a global church
  4. "Calling all Latter-day Saint singers — how to apply and be a part of the new hymnbook". Deseret News. 2023-08-22. Retrieved 2024-01-06.
  5. LDS Church reveals when the new hymnbook will be out
  6. Hymnbook and Children’s Songbook Revisions
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