Peaceful Moments (2024), no. 57
Joseph Smith’s First Prayer

1. Oh, how lovely was the morning Radiant beamed the sun above Bees were humming, sweet birds singing Music ringing through the grove When within the shady woodland Joseph sought the God of love When within the shady woodland Joseph sought the God of love

2. Humbly kneeling, sweet appealing ‘Twas the boy’s first uttered prayer When the powers of sin assailing Filled his soul with deep despair But undaunted, still he trusted In his Heav’nly Father’s care But undaunted, still he trusted In his Heav’nly Father’s care

3. Suddenly a light descended Brighter far than noonday sun And a shining, glorious pillar O’er him fell, around him shone While appeared two heav’nly beings God the Father and the Son While appeared two heav’nly beings God the Father and the Son

4. Joseph, this is my Beloved Hear Him, oh, how sweet the word Joseph’s humble prayer was answered And he listened to the Lord Oh, what rapture filled his bosom For he saw the living God Oh, what rapture filled his bosom For he saw the living God