Why does music bring the spirit when we sing a hymn?
Question Dear Gramps, Why does music bring the spirit when we sing a hymn? Is it because of the words, the intent by singing, or is it something else? Thank you and I hope to hear your thoughts. Kimo’s Answer Dear Kimo’s, Thank you for your...
Why aren’t the national anthems of all countries included in the hymnbook?
Question Gramps, Why is the US National Anthem included in the LDS hymnbook? Does it mean that the national anthems of other countries are less worthy (for want of a better word) to be included? Jose Answer Dear Jose, I had to do a little research on this one!...
Why can’t our hymns have more of a beat or rhythm?
Question Gramps, I love following the beat or rhythm to a song (without improper words). What I don’t understand is why does the hymn song book not have the beats that we enjoy? It’s all too quiet except for the song “Called to Serve.” ...
Should we listen to Christian Rock Music?
Question Gramps, I am an LDS mom of four children. One of the things we enjoy together is listening to christian rock music. We’ve even gone to two big music concerts in the past year together. We find the music uplifting and encouraging. It reminds us of the...
Good and Bad Music
I’ve been listening alot to Native American inspired music lately. It has helped me to focus and study. Then I began to listen to some of my older music, but I began to wonder, what makes music good or bad? I read in a previous question you answered that we...
Little Drummer Boy in Sacrament Meeting
There is a song I would like to sing during Sacrament in December which is not in our hymnal. Little Drummer Boy. Certain brethren (not of the bishopric) have told me that it is not appropriate. I can understand Jingle Bells or Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, but I...
