Children’s Primary Hymn Book: Hymns and Songs

Hymns and Songs: Selected from Various Authors, for the Primary Associations of the Children of Zion

Children’s Primary Hymn Book: Hymns and Songs, English.
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA. Eliza R. Snow, Primary Association.
1880. 1888, 2nd Edition. 113 songs.

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Archive Viewer: 66716
Flake-Draper Number: 7838 (Mormon Bibliography, 1830–1930)
BYU Harold B. Lee Library: BX 8685.27 .A1 1888
Church History Library: M285.25 H99 1888; M285.25 H99 1888 no. 2; M285.25 H99 1888 no. 3; M285.25 H99 1888 no. 4
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Category: Hymnals and Songbooks

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Language: English

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Status: Historical (1880–1905)

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1.	We thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet Words: William Fowler Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: We Thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet
2.	I’ll serve the Lord while I am young Words: Eliza R. Snow Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: I’ll Serve the Lord While I Am Young
3.	A happy band of children Words: A. Parsons Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: A Happy Band of Children
4.	Who shall sing if not the children? Words: George W. Bethune Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Who shall sing if not the children?
5.	In our lovely Deseret Words: Eliza R. Snow Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: In Our Lovely Deseret
6.	Dearest children, God is near you Words: Charles L. Walker Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Dearest Children, God Is Near You
7.	When Jesus dwelt on the shores of time Words: Maria Straub Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: When Jesus dwelt on the shores of time
8.	I thank Thee, dear Father in Heaven above Words: Anon. Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: I Thank Thee, Dear Father
9.	Jesus, tender Shepherd, hear us Words: Mary Lundie Duncan Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Jesus, tender Shepherd, hear us
10.	I think, when I read that sweet story of old Words: Jemima Luke Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: I Think When I Read That Sweet Story
11.	Gather up the sunbeams Words: J. M. F. Snodgrass Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Gather Up the Sunbeams
12.	Beautiful Zion, built above Words: George Gill Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Beautiful Zion, Built Above
13.	O, come, children, come Words: Cora Daniels Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: O, come, children, come
14.	I love t’ attend the Primary Words: Charles Denney Jr. Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: I love to attend the Primary
15.	Around the throne of God, in heaven Words: Anne Houlditch Shepherd Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Around the throne of God, in heaven
16.	We want to see the Temple Words: George Manwaring Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: We Want to See the Temple
17.	To-day while the sun shines, work with a will Words: Luella Clark Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Today, While the Sun Shines
18.	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
19.	I’ll be a little “Mormon” Words: Lula Greene Richards Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: I’ll be a little “Mormon”
20.	Lord, grant that we in wisdom’s ways Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Lord, grant that we in wisdom’s ways
21.	Come, join with me to sing and praise Words: Anon. Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Come, join with me to sing and praise
22.	I’m not too young for God to see Words: Anon. Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: I’m not too young for God to see
23.	In the chambers of the mountains Words: Emmeline B. Wells Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: In the chambers of the mountains
24.	Great Shepherd of the sheep Words: William Walsham How Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Great Shepherd of the sheep
25.	O Father, look upon us Words: Anon. Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: O Father, look upon us
26.	Trust the children! Never doubt them Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Trust the children! Never doubt them
27.	Glory to Thee, my God, this night Words: Thomas Ken Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Glory to Thee, My God, This Night
28.	Children do you love each other? Words: Anon. Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Children do you love each other?
29.	Jesus, unto Thee I pray Words: E. B. Ferguson Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Jesus, Unto Thee I Pray
30.	Our Heavenly Father, we will sing Words: Eliza R. Snow Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Our Heavenly Father, we will sing
31.	Lord, I would own thy tender care Words: Anon. Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Lord, I Would Own Thy Tender Care
32.	Jesus, high in glory Words: J. Erskine Clarke Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Jesus, high in glory
33.	Father, now the day is past Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Father, now the day is past
34.	Children, obey your parents Words: Eliza R. Snow Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Children, obey your parents
35.	’Tis meeting day, and we have met Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: ’Tis meeting day, and we have met
36.	Little children, love the Savior Words: Emmeline B. Wells Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Little children, love the Savior
37.	Gladly meeting, Kindly greeting Words: Evan Stephens Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Gladly Meeting
38.	The day dawn is breaking Words: Joseph L. Townsend Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The Day Dawn Is Breaking
39.	Sing the sweet and touching story Words: Emmeline B. Wells Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Sing the sweet and touching story
40.	I sing the almighty power of God Words: Isaac Watts Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: I Sing the Mighty Power of God
41.	All things bright and beautiful Words: Cecil Frances Alexander Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: All Things Bright and Beautiful
42.	Dare to do right! dare to be true! Words: George L. Taylor Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Dare to Do Right
43.	When many to the Savior’s feet Words: Anon. Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: When Many to the Savior’s Feet
44.	Praise to God, the great Creator Words: John Fawcett Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Praise to thee, thou great creator
45.	Do what is right: the day-dawn is breaking Words: Anon. Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Do What Is Right
46.	How sweet, how heavenly is the sight Words: Joseph Swain Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: How sweet, how heavenly is the sight
47.	O my Father, Thou that dwellest Words: Eliza R. Snow Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: O My Father
48.	How firm a foundation, ye Saints of the Lord Words: Selection of Hymns, John Rippon, 1787; Robert Keen Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: How Firm a Foundation
49.	Children of the heavenly King Words: John Cennick Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Children of the heavenly King
50.	This earth was once a garden place Words: William W. Phelps Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Adam-ondi-Ahman
51.	The Spirit of God like a fire is burning! Words: William W. Phelps Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The Spirit of God
52.	Am I a soldier of the cross Words: Isaac Watts Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Am I a soldier of the cross
53.	Behold the mountain of the Lord Words: Michael Bruce Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Behold, the Mountain of the Lord
54.	Now let us rejoice in the day of salvation Words: William W. Phelps Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Now Let Us Rejoice
55.	Come, all ye sons of Zion Words: Caleb J. Taylor; William W. Phelps Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Come, All Ye Saints of Zion
56.	Praise to the man who communed with Jehovah Words: William W. Phelps Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Praise to the Man
57.	Come let us anew our journey pursue Words: Charles Wesley Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Come, Let Us Anew
58.	The Seer, the Seer, Joseph the Seer! Words: John Taylor Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The Seer, Joseph, The Seer
59.	There’s not a tint that paints the rose Words: James Cowden Wallace Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: There’s not a tint that paints the rose
60.	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
61.	We’ll bless our God for daily bread Words: Hannah T. King Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: We’ll bless our God for daily bread
62.	Farewell all earthly honors Words: Zion’s Hill, 1833 Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Farewell, All Earthly Honors
63.	To Thee, our heavenly Father Words: A. N. K. Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: To Thee, O Heavenly Father
64.	O, ye mountains high, where the clear blue sky Words: Charles W. Penrose Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: O Ye Mountains High
65.	Our God, our Father and our Friend Words: Eliza R. Snow Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Our God, our Father and our Friend—God of Eternity
66.	We will praise Thee, O God, we will praise Thee Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: We will praise Thee, O God, we will praise Thee
67.	Lord, dismiss us with thy blessing Words: John Fawcett; Walter Shirley Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Lord, Dismiss Us with Thy Blessing
71.	Joseph Smith’s First Prayer Words: George Manwaring Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Joseph Smith’s First Prayer
72.	Your Mission Words: Ellen M. H. Gates Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Your Mission
73.	Gather Them into the Fold Words: Mary A. Pepper Kidder Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Gather Them into the Fold
75a.	The Primary Army Words: Augusta Joyce Crocheron Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The Primary Army
75b.	Our Father in Heaven Words: Alvin A. Beesley Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Our Father in Heaven
76.	Children’s Song Words: John Nicholson Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Children’s Song
77.	Telling Lies Words: Margaret Johnson Gardner Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Telling Lies
78.	Love at Home Words: John Hugh McNaughton Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Love at Home
79.	My Father Dear Words: Eliza R. Snow Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: My own dear loving father
81.	My Mother Dear Words: S. Lover Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: My Mother Dear
82.	Be True to Yourself Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Be True to Yourself
83.	The Busy Bee Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The Busy Bee
84.	Live for Something Words: Jennie A. Bisbee Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Live for Something
85.	To a Grandchild Words: David Milne Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: To a Grandchild
86.	Don’t Kill the Birds Words: C. B. Derry Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Don’t Kill the Birds
87.	To a Star Words: Eliza R. Snow Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: To a Star
88.	Helping Papa and Mamma Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Helping Papa and Mamma
90.	Little Footsteps Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Little Footsteps
91.	Parting of Friends Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Parting of Friends
92.	Keep the Heart Tender Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Keep the Heart Tender
93a.	Little Feet Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Little Feet
93b.	Be Kind Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Be Kind
95.	Invitation to Singing Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Invitation to Singing
96.	Good Morning Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Good Morning
97.	The World Is Not So Bad Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The World Is Not So Bad
98.	Praying Always Words: Philip P. Bliss Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Praying Always
101.	Put Me in My Little Bed Words: Dexter Smith Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Put Me in My Little Bed
102.	Annie’s Sympathy Words: Eliza R. Snow Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Annie’s Sympathy
104.	Angel Whisperings to a Dying Child Words: Eliza R. Snow Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Angel Whisperings to a Dying Child
106.	Little Drops Words: Julia Abigail Fletcher Carney Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Little Things
107.	Our Baby Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Our Baby
108.	Little Betty Words: Eliza R. Snow Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Little Betty
109.	The Little People Words: John Greenleaf Whittier Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The Little People
110.	I’ll Never Use Tobacco Words: Anon. Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: I’ll Never Use Tobacco
111.	Table Rules for Little Folks Words: Anon. Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Table Rules for Litle Folks
112.	Gold and Tinsel Words: Eliza R. Snow Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Gold and Tinsel
113.	A Precious Jewel Words: Eliza R. Snow Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: A Precious Jewel
114.	Little Samuel Words: Jane Taylor Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Little Samuel
115.	Look at the Stars Words: Eliza R. Snow Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Look at the Stars
117.	Looking Out for Mother Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Looking Out for Mother
118.	To Santa Claus Words: Eliza R. Snow Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: To Santa Claus
119.	The Tool and the Gem Words: Eliza R. Snow Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: I saw a thing of rudest form
120.	Beautiful Star Words: James Sayles Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Beautiful Star
121.	Youthful Sonnet Words: Eliza R. Snow Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Youthful Sonnet
122.	My Own Home Words: Eliza R. Snow Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: My Own Home
123.	The World’s Jubilee Words: Eliza R. Snow Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: The World’s Jubilee

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