BYU Studies Quarterly
Article Title
Edward L. Hart: A Conversation about Poetry
Keywords
Mormon studies, interview, Edward L. Hart, poetry
Abstract
Poet Edward L. Hart wrote the lyrics to one of Mormonism's favorite hymns, "Our Savior's Love." As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Hart gives his thoughts on the relationship between praise and poetry and how even secular poems can capture a sense of worship. He also discusses the inspiration behind subjects he's addressed in poetry, including nature and war; the background of some of his compositions; and his influences. He describes the power of poetic language this way: "The feel for human truths goes hand in hand with the language and all that the words suggest, their history. The whole working together conveys a truth that was always known but comes with a shock of recognition, because we hadn't been aware that we knew it."
Recommended Citation
Meyer, Casualene
(2001)
"Edward L. Hart: A Conversation about Poetry,"
BYU Studies Quarterly: Vol. 40:
Iss.
1, Article 10.
Available at:
https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/byusq/vol40/iss1/10