Missionary Song Book

Missionary Song Book for use of Elders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, in the Missionary Field, Being a Choice Selection of the Most Popular Songs in the Southern States Mission

Missionary Song Book, English.
Chattanooga, Tennessee, USA. Southern States Mission.
1899. First edition. 188 songs.

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Archive Viewer: 87795
Flake-Draper Number: 1796 (Mormon Bibliography, 1830–1930)
BYU Harold B. Lee Library: BX 8685.29 .M691s
Church History Library: M285.28 S727m 1899; M285.28 S727m 1899 no. 2; M285.28 S727m 1899 no. 3; M285.28 S727m 1899 no. 4
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Category: Hymnals and Songbooks

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Language: English

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Status: Historical (1899)

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Editions of this book published before 1930 are in public domain in the United States.

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1.	See, the mighty angel flying! Song credits not available View song ( )
2.	Redeemer of Israel Song credits not available View song ( )
3.	Do what is right; the day-dawn is breaking Song credits not available View song ( )
4.	Come all ye sons of Zion Song credits not available View song ( )
5.	School thy feeling, O my brother Song credits not available View song ( )
6.	O awake! my slumb’ring minstrel Song credits not available View song ( )
7.	Ere you left your room this morning Song credits not available View song ( )
8.	Oh how lovely was the morning! Song credits not available View song ( )
9.	Proudly as the eagle wings his flight on high Song credits not available View song ( )
10.	Our mountain home so dear Song credits not available View song ( )
11.	Let us gather up the sunbeams Song credits not available View song ( )
12.	O home beloved, where’er I wander Song credits not available View song ( )
13.	The Spirit of God like a fire is burning! Song credits not available View song ( )
14.	If the way be full of trial Words: W. H. Flaville Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: If the Way be Full of Trial, Weary Not
15.	Let us all press on in the work of the Lord Song credits not available View song ( )
16.	O, what song of the heart Song credits not available View song ( )
17.	There is beauty all around Song credits not available View song ( )
18.	Gladly meeting, kindly greeting Song credits not available View song ( )
19.	Beautiful Zion, built above Song credits not available View song ( )
20.	O happy homes among the hills Song credits not available View song ( )
21.	The day-dawn is breaking Song credits not available View song ( )
22.	Guide us, O Thou great Jehovah Song credits not available View song ( )
23.	Jesus, my Savior true Song credits not available View song ( )
24.	Earth with her ten thousand flowers Song credits not available View song ( )
25.	Hope of Israel, Zion’s army Words: Joseph L. Townsend Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Hope of Israel
26.	As swiftly my days go out on the wing Song credits not available View song ( )
27.	We are sowing, daily sowing Song credits not available View song ( )
28.	Your sweet little rose-bud has left you Song credits not available View song ( )
29.	We thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet Song credits not available View song ( )
30.	Cease, ye fond parents, cease to weep Song credits not available View song ( )
31.	Rest for the weary soul Song credits not available View song ( )
32.	He died! the Great Redeemer died Words: Isaac Watts Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: He Died! The Great Redeemer Died
33.	O my Father, Thou that dwellest Song credits not available View song ( )
34.	Jesus, once of humble birth Song credits not available View song ( )
35.	All hail the glorious day Song credits not available View song ( )
36.	High on the mountain top Words: Joel H. Johnson Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: High on the Mountain Top
37.	O say what is truth? ’Tis the fairest gem Song credits not available View song ( )
38.	Now let us rejoice in the day of salvation Song credits not available View song ( )
39.	’Mid scenes of confusion and creature complaints Song credits not available View song ( )
40.	The time is far spent—there is little remaining Song credits not available View song ( )
41.	Ye Elders of Israel, come join now with me Song credits not available View song ( )
42.	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
43.	What was witnessed in the heavens? Song credits not available View song ( )
44.	Come, come, ye Saints, no toil nor labor fear Song credits not available View song ( )
45.	Land of the mountains high Song credits not available View song ( )
46.	Dark are the night’s drear shadows Song credits not available View song ( )
47.	Now to heaven our prayers ascending Song credits not available View song ( )
48.	How great the wisdom and the love Words: Eliza R. Snow Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: How Great the Wisdom and the Love
49.	When Jesus shall come in His glory Song credits not available View song ( )
50.	Farewell, all earthly honors Song credits not available View song ( )
51.	My country, ’tis of thee Song credits not available View song ( )
52.	Hark! ye mortals. Hist! be still Words: Parley P. Pratt Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Hark! ye mortals. Hist! be still
53.	Blow gently, ye wild wind with frost in your breath Song credits not available View song ( )
54.	How can I bear to leave thee Song credits not available View song ( ) Other versions of this song: How can I bear to leave thee
55.	Nearer, dear Savior, to Thee Song credits not available View song ( )
56.	Sweet Sabbath School, more dear to me Song credits not available View song ( )
57.	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
58.	O, tell me not of ease or fame Song credits not available View song ( )
59.	When the rosy light of morning Song credits not available View song ( )
60.	Lord, we ask Thee, ere we part Song credits not available View song ( )
61.	We’re marching on to glory Song credits not available View song ( )
62.	Hark! listen to the trumpeters! Words: John A. Granade Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Hark! Listen to the Trumpeters
63.	Haste to the Sunday School Words: William G. Bickley Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Haste to the Sunday School
64.	Merry, merry children, sweetly sing Song credits not available View song ( )
65.	Little children, love the Savior Song credits not available View song ( )
66.	In remembrance of Thy suffering Words: Evan Stephens Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: In Remembrance of Thy Suffering
67.	As children of Zion our voices we’ll raise Song credits not available View song ( )
68.	Give us room that we may dwell Song credits not available View song ( )
69.	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”
70.	We are watchers, earnest watchers Song credits not available View song ( )
71.	Little ones, the Savior loves you Song credits not available View song ( )
72.	When shall we meet Thee, dear Savior, above? Song credits not available View song ( )
73.	That the Lord will provide Song credits not available View song ( )
74.	Nay, speak no ill, a kindly word Song credits not available View song ( )
75.	Let us treat each other kindly Song credits not available View song ( )
76.	O, Thou kind and gracious Father Song credits not available View song ( )
77.	Should the changes of life, like the tide’s ebb and flow Song credits not available View song ( )
78.	I’ll strive while young to tune my voice Words: Evan Stephens Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: I’ll Strive While Young to Tune My Voice
79.	Come, ye children of the Lord Song credits not available View song ( )
80.	Sweet is the work, my God, my King Song credits not available View song ( )
81.	Welcome, welcome, Sabbath morning Song credits not available View song ( )
82.	While of these emblems we partake Song credits not available View song ( )
83.	We’ll sing all hail to Jesus’ name Song credits not available View song ( )
84.	Father, Thy children to Thee now raise Song credits not available View song ( )
85.	Hark! the pretty birds are singing Words: Anon. Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Hark! The Pretty Birds are Singing
86.	Lord, accept our true devotion Song credits not available View song ( )
87.	Hark, hark, hark to the classmates’ song! Words: H. G. Whitney Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Hark to the Classmates’ Song
88.	Zion stands with hills surrounded Song credits not available View song ( )
89.	We are all enlisted ’till the conflict is o’er Song credits not available View song ( )
90.	I have work enough to do Words: Josephine Pollard Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: I Have Work Enough to Do
91.	Far, far away on Judea’s plains Song credits not available View song ( )
92.	With hearts sincere, we now meet here Song credits not available View song ( )
93.	O, thou Rock of our salvation Song credits not available View song ( )
94.	Let us oft speak kind words to each other Song credits not available View song ( )
95.	Glorious things of thee are spoken Song credits not available View song ( )
96.	Farewell, our friends and brethren Song credits not available View song ( )
97.	In that bright and holy city Words: Joseph L. Townsend Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: In That Bright and Holy City
98.	Oft, when loved ones called to leave us Song credits not available View song ( )
99.	The Lord is my light—then why should I fear? Song credits not available View song ( )
100.	Kind friends, as here I stand to sing Song credits not available View song ( )
101.	Come along, come along, is the call that will win Song credits not available View song ( )
102.	Jesus, mighty King in Zion Song credits not available View song ( )
103.	God of our fathers, we come unto Thee Song credits not available View song ( )
104.	Dearest children, God is near you Song credits not available View song ( )
105.	Today while the sun shines, work with a will Song credits not available View song ( )
106.	Never be late to the Sunday School class Song credits not available View song ( )
107.	What can little bodies do Song credits not available View song ( )
108.	Blest are the children who delight Song credits not available View song ( )
109.	Tradition and error in battle array Song credits not available View song ( )
110.	To Nephi, seer of olden time Song credits not available View song ( )
111.	Sweet Sabbath day, all hail to thee Song credits not available View song ( )
112.	O, if for me the cup you fill Song credits not available View song ( )
113.	O, how we love to sing the songs Song credits not available View song ( )
114.	Go when the morning shineth Song credits not available View song ( )
115.	’Mid pleasures and palaces, though we may roam Song credits not available View song ( )
116.	The tide of time is ebbing low Song credits not available View song ( )
117.	Don’t kill the little birds Song credits not available View song ( )
118.	Lord, I would own thy tender care Song credits not available View song ( )
119.	In our lovely Deseret Words: Eliza R. Snow Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: In Our Lovely Deseret
120.	Come, let us anew, our journey pursue Song credits not available View song ( )
121.	For the strength of the hills we bless Thee Song credits not available View song ( )
122.	Our God, we raise to Thee Song credits not available View song ( )
123.	O, ye mountains high, where the clear blue sky Song credits not available View song ( )
124.	Praise God, from whom all blessings flow Song credits not available View song ( )
125.	Praise to the man who communed with Jehovah Song credits not available View song ( )
126.	Who’s on the Lord’s side? Who? Song credits not available View song ( )
127.	We’re not ashamed to own our Lord Song credits not available View song ( )
128.	Joy to the world! the Lord will come Song credits not available View song ( )
129.	O Jesus! the giver Song credits not available View song ( )
130.	God moves in a mysterious way Song credits not available View song ( )
131.	Arise, O glorious Zion Song credits not available View song ( )
132.	Softly beams the sacred dawning Song credits not available View song ( )
133.	Ye simple souls who stray Song credits not available View song ( )
134.	Who are these arrayed in white Song credits not available View song ( )
135.	Where the voice of friendship’s heard Song credits not available View song ( )
136.	Lo! the mighty God appearing Song credits not available View song ( )
137.	Should you feel inclined to censure Song credits not available View song ( )
138.	I’ll praise my Maker while I’ve breath Words: Isaac Watts Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: I’ll Praise My Maker While I’ve Breath
139.	Praise ye the Lord! ’tis good to raise Song credits not available View song ( )
140.	Up, awake, ye defenders of Zion! Song credits not available View song ( )
141.	Glorious things are sung of Zion Song credits not available View song ( )
142.	Before Jehovah’s glorious throne Song credits not available View song ( )
143.	Go! ye Gospel heralds, go! Song credits not available View song ( )
144.	Lord, we come before Thee now Song credits not available View song ( )
145.	Hark! the song of jubilee Words: James Montgomery Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Hark! the song of jubilee
146.	Lord, dismiss us with Thy blessing Song credits not available View song ( )
147.	May we, who know the joyful sound Song credits not available View song ( )
148.	Israel, Israel, God is calling Words: Richard Smyth Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Israel, Israel, God Is Calling
149.	I know that my Redeemer lives Words: Samuel Medley Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: I Know That My Redeemer Lives
150.	Gently raise the sacred strain Song credits not available View song ( )
151.	Ye children of our God Song credits not available View song ( )
152.	Behold Thy sons and daughters, Lord Song credits not available View song ( )
153.	In Jordan’s tide the prophet stands Words: John Fellows; Hymns on Believers Baptism, 1773 Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: In Jordan’s Tide the Baptist Stands
154.	Behold the Lamb of God Song credits not available View song ( )
155.	In ancient times a man of God Words: Parley P. Pratt Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: In ancient times a man of God
156.	How foolish to the carnal mind Words: Parley P. Pratt Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: How foolish to the carnal mind
157.	Lo! on the water’s brink we stand Song credits not available View song ( )
158.	Come all ye sons of God, who have received the Priesthood Song credits not available View song ( )
159.	An angel from on high Song credits not available View song ( )
160.	Adieu, my dear brethren, adieu! Song credits not available View song ( )
161.	Yes, my native land, I love thee Song credits not available View song ( )
162.	If you could hie to Kolob Words: William W. Phelps Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: If You Could Hie to Kolob
163.	A poor wayfaring man of grief Song credits not available View song ( )
164.	Know this, that every soul is free Song credits not available View song ( )
165.	Afflicted Saint, to Christ draw near Song credits not available View song ( )
166.	Daniel’s wisdom may I know Song credits not available View song ( )
167.	Truth reflects upon our senses Song credits not available View song ( )
168.	Down by the river’s verdant side Song credits not available View song ( )
169.	O Zion, when I think of thee Song credits not available View song ( )
170.	Come to me, will ye come to the Saints that have died Song credits not available View song ( )
171.	Wake, O wake, the world from sleeping! Song credits not available View song ( )
172.	Ye who are called to labor and minister for God Song credits not available View song ( )
173.	Hail to the brightness of Zion’s glad morning Words: Thomas Hastings Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Hail to the Brightness of Zion’s Glad Morning!
174.	Prayer is the soul’s sincere desire Song credits not available View song ( )
175.	Welcome, best of all good meetings Song credits not available View song ( )
176.	Thou, earth, wast once a glorious sphere Song credits not available View song ( )
177.	When first the glorious light of truth Song credits not available View song ( )
178.	Think not, when you gather to Zion Song credits not available View song ( )
179.	How dark and gloomy was the night Words: Richard Alldridge Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: How dark and gloomy was the night
180.	Adieu to the city where long I have wandered Song credits not available View song ( )
181.	Who’d ever think that Utah would stir the world so much? Song credits not available View song ( )
182.	I need Thee every hour, most gracious Lord Words: Annie S. Hawks Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: I Need Thee Every Hour
183.	Brightly beams our Father’s mercy Song credits not available View song ( )
184.	I have read of a beautiful city Words: Jonathan Bush Atchinson Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: I have read of a beautiful city
185.	Go bury thy sorrow, the world hath its share Song credits not available View song ( )
186.	Stand up! Stand up for Jesus! Song credits not available View song ( )
187.	Happy the souls that first believed Words: Charles Wesley Music: N/A (words only) View song ( ) Other versions of this song: Happy the souls who first believed
188.	Life is like a mighty ocean Song credits not available View song ( )

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