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Article Title

Singing the Word of God: Five Hymns by President Frederick G. Williams

Authors

Frederick G. WilliamsFollow

Keywords

Mormon studies, music, hymn, Frederick G. Williams

Abstract

Frederick G. Williams (1787–1842) was a member of the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints under Joseph Smith and served as his personal scribe. His descendant of the same name now examines evidence proving that the Church leader, historian, doctor, editor, and Kirtland landowner also composed hymns. The article discusses the subject matter of Williams's hymns, including Joseph Smith's vision of Enoch, Zion, the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, and Williams's own experience with the gift of tongues.

Recommended Citation

Williams, Frederick G. (2009) "Singing the Word of God: Five Hymns by President Frederick G. Williams," BYU Studies Quarterly: Vol. 48: Iss. 1, Article 3.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/byusq/vol48/iss1/3