HYMN 26. P. M.

Now We’ll Sing with One Accord

William W. Phelps 1792–1872


1

Now we’ll sing with one accord,
For a prophet of the Lord,
Bringing forth his precious word,
Cheers the Saints as anciently.

2

When the world in darkness lay,
Lo, he sought the better way,
And he heard the Savior say,

“Go and prune my vineyard, son!”

3

And an angel surely, then,
For a blessing unto men,
Brought the priesthood back again,
In its ancient purity.

4

Even Joseph he inspires:
Yea, his heart he truly fires,
With the light that he desires
For the work of righteousness.

5

And the book of Mormon, true,
With its cov’nant ever new,
For the Gentile and the Jew,
He translated sacredly.

6

The commandments to the church,
Which the Saints will always search,

(Where the joys of heaven perch,)
Came through him from Jesus Christ.

7

Precious are his years to come,
While the righteous gather home,
For the great Millenium,
Where he’ll rest in blessedness.

8

Prudent in this world of woes,
He will triumph o’er his foes,
While the realm of Zion grows
Purer for eternity.