Nineteenth Century Mormon Poetry

Authors

Samuel S. Harkness, Brigham Young University
Dr. Richard H. Cracroft, Brigham Young University

Keywords

nineteenth century, Mormon poetry, Mormon studies, poetry

College

Humanities

Department

English

Abstract

I still recall the day over four years ago when a General Authority proclaimed the LDS hymnal to be a ‘book of scripture.’ His seemingly bold declaration surprised me; but after reconsideration, it made sense. Some of the most spiritual times in my life have been accompanied by these “songs of the heart” (Doctrine and Covenants 45) Thus, the Preface of the hymnal reads, “Some of the greatest sermons are preached by the singing of hymns” (First Presidency ix). From then on, I viewed the hymns in a different light.

Recommended Citation

Harkness, Samuel S. and Cracroft, Dr. Richard H. (2014) "Nineteenth Century Mormon Poetry," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 622.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/622