I'm fairly knowledgeable about LDS hymns. I commit my favorite ones to memory and sing them to myself, especially when I walk outside alone. I find joy in them. One hymn I love is called "Redeemer of Israel." I had only memorized the first four verses though. For some reason I never paid attention to the last two. I discovered these "hidden" verses at a choir rehearsal, and now my favorite verse in the hymn is the fifth verse. In the choir arrangement, this verse is sung a cappella by the women, and it is gorgeous.
"Restore, my dear Savior,
The light of thy face;
Thy soul-cheering comfort impart; And let the sweet longing
For thy holy place
Bring hope to my desolate heart."
I wondered, do I have that desire? That longing? How do I feel about my religion and about my faith in God? (Alma 5:14, 19, 26)
I am grateful for a gorgeous fifth verse that has me pondering my approach to my own beliefs.
That is gorgeous. It is like there is a gorge of soul-cheering comfort available to us. Jokes aside, that is really beautiful.
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