Eleven New Hymns Now Available

The release of the new hymnbook of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continues with the addition of 11 new songs to the “Hymns—For Home and Church” collection in English, Spanish, Portuguese and French. These songs will be available on the online Music Library, Gospel Library and Sacred Music app within the next 24 hours.

The new hymns now available are:

• “Look unto Christ”
• “Oh, How Great Is Our Joy”
• “I’m a Pioneer Too”
• “As I Keep the Sabbath Day”
• “Read the Book of Mormon and Pray”
• “I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me”
• “The Lord’s My Shepherd”
• “Because”
• “His Voice as the Sound”
• “O Lord, Who Gave Thy Life for Me”
• “Still, Still, Still”

These additions bring the total number of songs in “Hymns—For Home and Church” to 48. Church members and leaders are invited to incorporate this music into their worship both at home and at church.

“It’s our hope that everyone will realize that this is a new day,” said Elder Dale G. Renlund of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. “That this is a wonderful day where there’s a refreshing of this hymnal that we have, and we’re hopeful that everyone thoroughly enjoys these new hymns and actually develops new favorites that, in years to come, become their old favorites.”

New favorites of Latter-day Saints might include “His Voice as the Sound,” a hymn performed by the Tabernacle Choir on several occasions, including at the October 2018 general conference.

“I’m Gonna Live So God Can Use Me,” an African American spiritual in the style of “This Little Light of Mine,” was featured in a 2022 “Friend to Friend” broadcast. The addition of this hymn continues a series of hymns shared with other Christian faiths.

Additionally, the hymn “Oh, How Great Is Our Joy” was originally written in Spanish by a Mexican Latter-day Saint missionary. Currently included in the Spanish hymnbook, this song is a favorite among Spanish-speaking Saints and missionaries, and will now be offered in all languages.

“I hope you take advantage of the opportunity that has been provided to enjoy these new hymns,” Elder Renlund said. “Music is a language of the Spirit and can deepen your love and appreciation for God and His Divine Son and the restoration of the Lord’s Church in these latter days.”

“Families and congregations around the world should begin using all these hymns right away,” Elder Renlund added. “Many wards and branches have done this in exemplary ways. Please continue to do so.”

All over the world, Latter-day Saints have seen great blessings as they have sung these hymns as individuals, families and congregations.

Taken from Church Newsroom