1. An angel came to Joseph Smith,And from the ground he tookA sacred record hidden thereA precious, holy book.
2. It tells of people who came here,Led by Jehovah’s hand;It tells of nations who once livedUpon this lovely land.
3. It tells about the Lamanites,About the Nephites, too;It tells about the JareditesAnd prophets false and true.
4. Some day I’ll read the sacred book,And then I’ll understandWhy Heav’nly Father watches allUpon this lovely land.