I should also add a note of caution before we proceed. There is a proliferation of anti-Mormon material on the Internet including YouTube and other online video sites. Don’t be distracted by hateful comments that you might encounter. When you view these videos, listen to the message not only with your ears but also with your heart. I ask that you open your heart and mind to the Spirit of God and allow Him to do his work.
Now, the videos!
I Believe in Christ – I believe in Christ, He is my King! These are the first words of this beautiful hymn. This hymn testifies of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. The text of this hymn was written by Elder Bruce R. McConkie, a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also known as the Mormon Church) until his death in 1985. John Longhurst, an organist for the Mormon Tabernacle Choir for over 30 years composed the music. The joyful testimony captured in this hymn echoes the fervent testimony of every faithful member of the Church. We believe in Christ. He is our Redeemer! The complete text of this hymn can be copied for personal use from the Hymns section of the Church site.
The Lord is my Shepherd – A simple but stirring reading of Psalms 23.
Seeing and Believing – A lesson about the need to see Him with our hearts and not only with our eyes. Many who saw Him and heard Him were among those who condemened Him. In this brief conversation between Christ’s Apostles, Thomas finally comes to learn what it means to truly see Him and believe. Creative, effective, and absolutely believable! It is not very difficult for me to imagine that a conversation just like this took place between Thomas, Peter and John.
All Prophets Testify of Jesus Christ – The Prophets of the Old and New Testament all testify of Christ; Adam, Moses, Isaiah, Peter, all bore witness of Him. The Book of Mormon contains the testimony of other ancient Prophets such as Benjamin who also testify of Jesus Christ. This pattern continues in our modern times beginning with the Prophet Joseph Smith.
God’s Pattern of Prophets – God has called Prophets to teach and to bear witness of Him since the beginning of time. One by one, God’s prophets were rejected and persecuted. “He even sent His beloved Son, Jesus Christ, and even He was rejected and persecuted!” God loves us the same, from the ancient times to our modern times. He has not forsaken us. In our days, God has once again called prophets to teach and testify of Him.
Hail to the Prophet – This hymn is a tribute to the martyred Prophet, Joseph Smith. It was written by William W. Phelps, a close associate of the Prophet. The hymn is titled “Praise To The Man.”
Cries From The Dust – A powerful testimony of the Book of Mormon, another witness of Christ. “The Book of Mormon is a volume of holy scripture comparable to the Bible. It is a record of God’s dealings with the ancient inhabitants of the Americas and contains, as does the Bible, the fulness of the everlasting gospel…”
A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief – There is a special place in my heart for this hymn. It was written by James Montgomery (1771-1854) with music composed by George Coles (1792-1858). The text echoes the teachings of Christ as found in Mathew 25:31-40. In these verses, Christ reminds us that “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” Simply put, we are to love and care for one another. This hymn was also a favorite of both the Prophet Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum. Just moments before the Prophet Joseph Smith was murdered, he asked John Taylor to sing this song as they sat in Carthage Jail. (John Taylor became the third President of the Church.) I can’t help but think about what those moments were like for the Prophet and those that were with him that day each time I hear this song.
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I too believe in Christ. He is my King! I believe in Christ. I honor and worship Him. Because of the great and wonderful gift of His Atonement, I can be saved. I am eternally grateful to have an Advocate that knows and loves me. I will praise His name forever for He really is my Savior and Redeemer.
