Commentary Prophetic Statements First Presidency Music has boundless powers for moving families toward greater spirituality and devotion to the gospel. Latter-day Saints should fill their homes with the sound of worthy music. Ours is a hymnbook for the home as well as for the meetinghouse. We hope the hymnbook will take a prominent place among […]
Commentary Prophetic Statements Scriptures Moroni 7:12 Wherefore, all things which are good cometh of God; and that which is evil cometh of the devil; for the devil is an enemy unto God, and fighteth against him continually, and inviteth and enticeth to sin, and to do that which is evil continually. Composers Statements Johann Sebastian […]
Prophetic Statements John Taylor I remember the time very well, and many of you do, when we used to commence our theatrical amusements here by prayer. We do not do so much of it now. . . . All our acts should be sanctified to God. You know that we are in the habit of […]
Commentary Prophetic Statements First Presidency First Presidency Preface to the LDS Hymn Book In addition to blessing us as a Church and family members, the hymns can greatly benefit us as individuals. Hymns can lift our spirits, give us courage, and move us to righteous action. They can fill our souls with heavenly thoughts and […]
Commentary Prophetic Statements Ezra Taft Benson Don’t listen to music that is degrading. “Music can . . . by its intensity . . . dull the spiritual sensitivity of men (and women). Young people, you cannot afford to fill your minds with this unworthy, hard music of our day.” [1] [2] Satan uses many tools […]
Commentary Prophetic Statements Ezra Taft Benson Satan uses many tools to weaken and destroy the home and family and especially our young people. Today, as never before, it seems the devil’s thrust is directed at our youth. A letter from a concerned father, a well-informed teacher of youth, about the evil effects of some popular […]
Commentary Prophetic Statements Scriptures Rock Artists Supporting Statements
Commentary Prophetic Statements Spencer W. Kimball We are different. We are a peculiar people. We hope we shall always be unusual and peculiar. . . . We need not follow the world in thought or action. We need not bow to pressures which restrain and limit and coerce. Our programs-music, drama, etc.-need not be the […]
Commentary The prophet Nephi gave true counsel regarding where we should put our faith and trust. Nephi taught that we should not put our trust in the arm of flesh, but solely in the Lord . The word of the Lord in scripture, personal revelation and the word of inspired leaders should be our anchor. […]
Commentary Prophetic Statements David O. McKay I note you say that you enjoy what you characterize as ‘stomp dances,’ but you are willing to follow my counsel no matter what the answer. I congratulate you on this attitude. You also say that many people have no evil intentions in dancing these dances. May I give […]
Prophetic Statements First Presidency We feel it our responsibility to warn our people against the present-day wave of musical performances which are aimed at the destruction of sacred principles, which form the very foundation upon which we stand. One of these is the rock opera, “Jesus Christ Superstar.” We consider this musical a profane and […]
Commentary Prophetic Statements Spencer W. Kimball In circulation now are upward of a score of recordings in songs and recitations containing the vilest material. One such record was discovered in her home by a zealous mother. The waxing had been hidden in the room of her daughter, age 15. It was placed in the hands […]
Commentary Prophetic Statements Brigham Young Music has a powerful influence on the behavior of God’s creations, even that of plants and animals. Brigham Young stated that “sweet music will actually tame the most malicious and venomous beasts, even when they have been stirred up to violent wrath, and make them docile and harmless as lambs.” […]
Prophetic Statements Ezra Taft Benson Don’t listen to music that is degrading. “Music can, by its tempo . . . dull the spiritual sensitivity of men (and women). Young people, you cannot afford to fill your minds with this unworthy, hard music of our day.” [1] [2] Scriptures Rock Artists Supporting Statements James Mursell To […]
Questions Answered: Are all kinds of music good, but the types are just for different occasions? Is it only the words that can make music bad? Is music amoral? Can music alone, independent of its lyrics be both good and bad? What influence does music have upon culture and society? Is there “perfect” music? Prophetic […]
Prophetic Statements First Presidency Through music, man’s ability to express himself extends beyond the limits of the spoken language in both subtlety and power. Music can be used to exalt and inspire or to carry messages of degradation and destruction. It is therefore important that as Latter-day Saints we at all times apply the principles […]
Prophetic Statements Brigham Young It is the privilege of the Saints to enjoy every good thing, for the earth and its fulness belong to the Lord, and he has promised all to his faithful Saints; but it must be enjoyed without spirit of covetousness and selfishness—without the spirit of lust, and in the spirit of […]
Commentary Prophetic Statements Ezra Taft Benson Attend dances where the music and the lighting and the dance movements are conducive to the Spirit. [1] [2] Youth leaders, are you holding aloft our standards, or have you compromised them for the lowest common denominator in order to appease the deceived or vile within the Church? Are […]
Questions Answered: Is music good if it is attractive to our physical desires, if we “like” it? If one believes that music gives them a blessing does that mean that it is good for them? If music appeals to our sensual appetites is it good? Can music be addictive? Commentary Prophetic Statements Harold B. Lee […]
