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Take this quiz to see how much you know about the current hymnbook of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and its history. Answers are at the bottom.
2. Which of the following hymns included in the 1985 book were also part of Emma Smith’s original songbook? A.) “Redeemer of Israel” B.) “The Spirit of God” C.) “I Know that my Redeemer Lives” D.) All of the above. 3. Which hymn, written by W.W. Phelps, was sung immediately following the dedicatory prayer at the dedication of the Kirtland Temple on March 27, 1836? A.) “Now Let Us Rejoice” B.) “Come, Come Ye Saints” C.) “The Spirit of God” D.) “Rejoice, the Lord is King” 4. In his last General Conference address (April 1972), Elder Bruce R. McConkie presented his testimony through the words of a hymn he had just written. What was the hymn? A.) “I Believe in Christ” B.) “Lord, I Would Follow Thee” C.) “I Know My Father Lives” D.) “How Great Thou Art” 5. The 1985 hymnal contains national anthems from which of the following countries? A.) Canada B.) U.S.A. C.) The United Kingdom D.) All of the above. 6. Of which hymn was Camilla Kimball speaking when she said, “It is the whole gospel plan in a few simple words”? A.) “O My Father” B.) “Families Can Be Together Forever” C.) “I Am A Child of God” D.) “The Lord Is My Shepherd” 7. Which composer has the greatest number of tunes in the 1985 hymnal? A.) Evan Stephens B.) Janice Kapp Perry C.) Leroy J. Robertson D.) Adam Craik Smyth 8. Which author’s name is associated with the most hymn texts in the 1985 hymnal? A.) Eliza R. Snow B.) William W. Phelps C.) Parley P. Pratt D.) Charles Wesley 9. How many of the songs in the 1985 hymnal are printed twice, in varying arrangements? A.) 5 B.) 11 C.) 15 D.) 18 10.) In an article entitled “Worship Through Music” (Ensign, November 1994), Elder Dallin H. Oaks wrote that in the decade in which he has been in Church leadership, which hymn has been sung most often at the weekly meetings of the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles? A.) “Nearer, My God, to Thee” B.) “I Need Thee Every Hour” C.) “How Firm A Foundation” D.) “Help Me Teach with Inspiration” [1.) B, 2.) D, 3.) C, 4.) A, 5.) D, 6.) C, 7.) A, 8.) A, 9.) D, 10.) B]
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