Mountain Warbler

The Mountain Warbler, Being a Collection of Original Songs and Recitations

Mountain Warbler, English.
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. William Willes.
1872. Only known edition. 143 songs.

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Archive Viewer: 66902
Flake-Draper Number: 9866 (Mormon Bibliography, 1830–1930)
Chism Number: 94 (Selection of Early Mormon Hymnbooks, 1832–1872)
BYU Harold B. Lee Library: M 285.29 .W197m 1872
Church History Library: M285.1 W713m 1872; M285.1 W713m 1872 no. 2; M285.1 W713m 1872 no. 3; M285.1 W713m 1872 no. 4; M285.1 W713m 1872 no. 5
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1.	Up with the Mormons Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The taunts of our foemen are sounding again
2.	Come, all my young companions, who love the Sabbath School Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Come, all my young companions
3.	Each Sunday morning bright, we hie to school Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Each Sunday morning bright
4a.	Come, children, all unite Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Come, children, all unite
4b.	Come, boys and girls lend an ear Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Come, boys and girls lend an ear
6a.	The Sabbath School’s a happy place Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The Sabbath School’s a happy place
6b.	Children of the Sabbath School Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Children of the Sabbath School
7.	Children, children, raise your voices Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Children, children, raise your voices
8.	Schoolmates, let us all unite Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Schoolmates, let us all unite
9.	Mountain Boys of Deseret Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: O, ye mountain boys of Deseret
10.	Love Truth Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Love truth, love truth in all her bright array
11a.	The Power of Truth Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: O, the power of truth, angels brought to Earth
11b.	They Cry Deluded Mormons Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: They cry “deluded Mormons” in all the world around
13.	Roll On Thou Glorious Kingdom Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Roll on thou glorious kingdom
14.	Beautiful Vales Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Beautiful vales of Deseret
15.	Give thanks O ye Saints, for the power of the Lord Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Give thanks O ye Saints
16.	Hard Times Come Again No More Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Brighter Days in Store
17.	Saints of God, Saints of God Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Saints of God, Saints of God
18.	Deseret Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Deseret, Deseret! ’tis the home of the free
20.	There Is a Place in Utah Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: There is a place in Utah, that I remember well
22.	The Working Bee Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: O, once I dwelt in Babylon
24.	Home Manufactures Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Let home manufactures engae our attention
25.	Reformation Song Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: When first the reformation sound
27.	Hope of Israel Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Fear not ye Saints of latter-days
28.	The Land of My Home Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The land of my home I fondly cherish in my breast
29.	A Mormon and a Saint Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: There’s a difference between a Mormon and a Saint
31a.	United, We Stand, Divided, We Fall Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: United, we stand, divided, we fall
31b.	Co-operation Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Come, brethren, let us all unite
32.	Age of Wonders Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: This is an age of wonders
33.	A glorious state is Deseret, our mountain home we prize Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: A glorious state is Deseret
34.	This is the day that is famous in story Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: This is the day that is famous in story
35a.	All hail, all hail the Twenty-Fourth Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: All hail, all hail the Twenty-Fourth
35b.	Come, brethren and sisters and join with me Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Come, brethren and sisters and join with me
36.	When the Saints first reached the mountains Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: When the Saints first reached the mountains
37.	Come, haste to the Valleys far off in the West Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Come, haste to the Valleys far off in the West
38.	Of all the systems I can name Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Of all the systems I can name
39.	In the vales of the mountains Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: In the vales of the mountains
40.	My mountain home to thee I’ve come Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: My mountain home to thee I’ve come
41.	Again I’ve reached my home Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Again I’ve reached my home
42.	The Mormon Creed I’ll now explain Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The Mormon Creed I’ll now explain
43.	I’m a merry-hearted Mormon, by the truth I’m set free Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: I’m a merry-hearted Mormon
45a.	I’m glad I am in these high mountains Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: I’m glad I am in these high mountains
45b.	Ho, all ye brave Battalion boys Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Ho, all ye brave Battalion boys
46.	Come all who would be happy and useful here below Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Come all who would be happy
48.	When first I saw the city ’twas low, in a low place Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: When first I saw the city ’twas low
49.	Oh dear, I’m sad, I’ve got the blues Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Oh dear, I’m sad, I’ve got the blues
50.	When first I left the city my heart was low and sad Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: When first I left the city my heart was low and sad
51.	The world has been handling the bone of contention Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The world has been handling the bone of contention
52.	We’ve built this house my brethren dear Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: We’ve built this house my brethren dear
53.	Within these walls we now assemble Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Within these walls we now assemble
54.	They’ve sung of heroes brave and strong Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: They’ve sung of heroes brave and strong
55a.	Who scans the toil, the fret and moil of woman in her sphere Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Who scans the toil, the fret and moil
55b.	The Lord is coming—Saints prepare Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The Lord is coming—Saints prepare
56a.	Sisters, sisters, O how charming Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Sisters, sisters, O how charming
56b.	The time has arrived when this sisterly union Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The time has arrived when this sisterly union
57.	Some one to love, one to caress Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Some one to love, one to caress
58a.	A year, with all its toils and cares Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: A year, with all its toils and cares
58b.	Some think our State should be called Utah Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Some think our State should be called Utah
59.	There is one thing that troubles me Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: There is one thing that troubles me
60.	There is a people in the West, the world call Mormonites in jest Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: There is a people in the West, the world call Mormonites in jest
61a.	Let us speak of a man as we find him Words: Eliza Cook; William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Let us speak of a man as we find him
61b.	Over the mountain waves see where they come Words: Anon.; William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Over the mountain waves see where they come
62.	O, its cruel and absurd to kill the little birds Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: O, its cruel and absurd to kill the little birds
63.	Come, children, I pray you Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Come, children, I pray you
Selected Songs (Return to top)
64.	Lo, freedom’s banners waving Words: Emily H. Woodmansee Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Lo, freedom’s banners waving
65.	Good time coming Words: G. D. Watt Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: There’s a good time coming, Saints
66.	All are talking of Utah Words: John S. Davis Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Who’d ever think that Utah
67.	Tithing Words: Henry Maiben Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Come, Mormons, all attention pay
68.	We’ll see Joseph Smith and Hyrum with the just upon Mount Zion Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: We’ll see Joseph Smith and Hyrum
69.	Love at Home Words: John Hugh McNaughton Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Love at Home
70.	Twenty years ago Words: Eliza R. Snow Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Beneath the mountains crowned with snows
71.	American National Hymn Words: Samuel F. Smith Music: N/A (words only) Adapt.: William Willes View song ( ) Other versions of this song: My Country, ’Tis of Thee
72.	The dearest spot of earth to me is home, sweet home Words: W. T. Wrighton Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The Dearest Spot on Earth
73.	The Mountain Dell Words: John Lyon Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: We’ll plow and sow and joyful reap
74a.	Rouse, brothers, rouse, the way is long before us Words: C. McKay Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Rouse, brothers, rouse, the way is long before us
74b.	Merry Mormons Words: Matthew Rowan Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: What peace and joy pervades the soul
76.	I sing of a land of liberty—Utah Words: Charles W. Penrose Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: I sing of a land of liberty—Utah
77.	The Kingdom of God, or nothing Words: Isaac B. Nash Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: O, “the Kingdom of God, or nothing” for me
78a.	O, Lord, this morning we have met Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: O, Lord, this morning we have met
78b.	Thanks we give most gracious Father Words: John Kelly Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Thanks we give most gracious Father
79.	Waft the news, ye heavenly breezes Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Waft the news, ye heavenly breezes
80.	Ancient Hymn of the Primitive church Words: St. Clement of Alexandria Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Shepherd of tender youth
81.	In the days we had no Sunday school, a long time ago Words: N. Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: In the days we had no Sunday school, a long time ago
82.	Glory to thee, our country’s God Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Glory to thee, our country’s God
83.	Hark! ’tis Zion’s children singing Words: B. Lang Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Hark! ’tis Zion’s children singing
84.	We hail the day—the glorious day Words: Eliza R. Snow Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: We hail the day—the glorious day
86.	In our lovely Deseret Words: Eliza R. Snow Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: In Our Lovely Deseret
87.	Hearts and homes, sweet words of pleasure Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Hearts and homes, sweet words of pleasure
88a.	Nay, speak no ill, a kindly word Words: Charles Swain Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Nay, Speak No Ill
88b.	Beautiful star, in heaven so bright Words: James Sayles Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Beautiful Star
89a.	I live for those who love me, whose hearts are kind and true Words: George Linnaens Banks Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: I Live for Those Who Love Me
89b.	To the west, to the west, to the land of the free Words: C. McKay Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: To the west, to the west, to the land of the free
90.	Come, let us be happy together Words: William Fowler Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Come, let us be happy together
91a.	I’d rather live in Utah than palaces elsewhere Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: I’d rather live in Utah than palaces elsewhere
91b.	There’s a song that all are singing in this merry land of ours Words: C. C. Goodwin Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: There’s a song that all are singing
92.	Wife, children and friends Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: When the black letter list to the gods was presented
93.	O, come, come to-day, when plenty smiles to please us Words: William W. Phelps Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Oh Come, Come Today
94.	The place of my birth it is dear to me yet Words: Andrew Dalrymple Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The place of my birth it is dear to me yet
95.	Try, try again Words: T. H. Palmer Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Try, Try Again
96.	O wouldst thou from bondage and strife be free Words: Charles W. Penrose Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: O, wouldst thou from bondage and strife be free
97.	Blow gently, ye wild winds with frost in your breath Words: Charles W. Penrose Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Blow gently, ye wild winds with frost in your breath
98.	When first I joined the Mormons Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: When first I joined the Mormons
99.	List to my song, O, ye down-trodden nations Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: List to my song, O, ye down-trodden nations
Original Recitations (Return to top)
100a.	Keep your mouth shut, and breath through your nose Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Keep your mouth shut, and breath through your nose
100b.	By intercourse with spirits bright and fair Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: By intercourse with spirits bright and fair
101a.	O, Brigham, the friend of the brow-beaten Saints Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: O, Brigham, the friend of the brow-beaten Saints
101b.	There is a chain a mighty chain Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: There is a chain a mighty chain
102a.	In the drama of life it is plain to be seen Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: In the drama of life it is plain to be seen
102b.	What is a man? I now will ask Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: What is a man? I now will ask
103a.	“Come to mother,” is the winning word Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: “Come to mother,” is the winning word
103b.	Patience, thou beauteous gem of life Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Patience, thou beauteous gem of life
104a.	On a festive day, as poets say Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: On a festive day, as poets say
104b.	Improvement stamp on all you do Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Improvement stamp on all you do
105a.	Female modesty, and easy noble grace Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Female modesty, and easy noble grace
105b.	Thine attributes, O, Lord, what mortal scan Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Thine attributes, O, Lord, what mortal scan
105c.	Faith is the confidence we exercise Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Faith is the confidence we exercise
106a.	Known are all things to Thee from first to last Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Known are all things to Thee from first to last
106b.	Justice unchanging, to Thee, O Lord belongs Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Justice unchanging, to Thee, O Lord belongs
106c.	Mercy, who knows thy depth or who can scan Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Mercy, who knows thy depth or who can scan
106d.	Judgement so stern, unbending in its mien Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Judgement so stern, unbending in its mien
107a.	Truth, thou glorious attribute of Deity Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Truth, thou glorious attribute of Deity
107b.	Power alone, belongs to Thee, O Lord Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Power alone, belongs to Thee, O Lord
107c.	It chanced upon a time Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: It chanced upon a time
108.	O dear, ’its hard to scorn a tale of love Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: O dear, ’its hard to scorn a tale of love
109a.	Govern all your actions by the rule of right Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Govern all your actions by the rule of right
109b.	My little faithful ticking friend Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: My little faithful ticking friend
109c.	All nations have their emblems Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: All nations have their emblems
Selected Recitations (Return to top)
110.	Though cuts in the mountains Words: Jabez Woodward Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Though cuts in the mountains
111.	Up this world and down this world Words: Harry Clifton Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Paddle Your Own Canoe
112.	Oft I’ve heard a gentle mother Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Oft I’ve heard a gentle mother
113.	Oh, why should the spirit of mortal be proud? Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Oh, why should the spirit of mortal be proud?
114.	A man in his carriage came riding along Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: A man in his carriage came riding along
115.	My son, be this thy simple plan Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: My son, be this thy simple plan
116a.	Judge not, lest ye be judged again Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Judge not, lest ye be judged again
116b.	Little drops of water, little grains of sand Words: Julia Abigail Fletcher Carney Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Little Things
117a.	Very little efforts, made from day to day Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Very little efforts, made from day to day
117b.	Hail, Holy Bible! test of sacred truth! Words: Hannah T. King Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Hail, Holy Bible! test of sacred truth!
117c.	There’s liberty in the mountain breeze Words: Edward Hanham Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: There’s liberty in the mountain breeze
118.	Through the gorges grand and gloomy Words: E. Z. C. Judson Sr. Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Through the gorges grand and gloomy
119a.	Hope on, my heart and take thy fill Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Hope on, my heart and take thy fill
119b.	Many people in the nations Words: William Willes Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Many people in the nations
120.	Let us co-operate, ’tis the wisdom of ages Words: Edward Hanham Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Let us co-operate, ’tis the wisdom of ages
121.	O, say have you heard of the famed mountain home Words: B. J. Beer Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: O, say have you heard of the famed mountain home

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