Hymns—for Home and Church
| Language | 50 languages |
|---|---|
| Genre | Hymnal |
| Publisher | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
| Pages | TBD |
| 782.270264 | |
| Preceded by | Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints |
Hymns—for Home and Church is the new hymnal for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). Online release of small batches began in 2024, and the text will be fully released as a printed book in mid-2027.[1][2]
Schedule
On June 18, 2018, the church announced that a new hymnal would be created.[3][4] More than 17,000 song suggestions were submitted in the first year.[5]
The LDS Church released the first batch of new music in May 2024. Additional batches of new music will continue to be released in the future, with either music composed after the issuing of the 1985 hymnal, music from other faiths, and those submitted as part of the process of creating the new hymnal.[6]
The music will be available in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese by the end of 2026. Additional languages are expected to follow.[6] A full printed book will be available in these languages by mid-2027.[2]
New hymnal characteristics
The new hymnal is expected to have about 375 songs and include songs for both adults and children. It will also include revisions of old songs to make them more globally relevant, clarify doctrine, replace outdated language, and ensure that the lyrics and musical styles are more relevant.[6]
National hymns and anthems, such as The Star-Spangled Banner and God Save the King, will not be included in the new hymnal as the hymns will be the same globally, but congregations may add them to the books locally.[7]
Organization
As of February 2025, hymns released have been given temporary numbers and separated into thematic groups. Hymns begin at #1001 to avoid confusion with the current hymnal. When the hymnal is officially released, the numbers will be changed.
| Number | Hymn | Words | Music | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1201 | Hail the Day that Sees Him Rise | Charles Wesley | Robert Williams | |
| 1202 | He Is Born, the Divine Christ Child | Nouveaux Cantiques | French carol | |
| 1203 | What Child Is This? | William Chatterton Dix | English Melody | |
| 1204 | Star Bright | Lorin F. Wheelwright | ||
| 1205 | Let Easter Anthems Ring | Larry Hiller | George Elvey | |
| 1206 | Were You There? | African-American spiritual | ||
| 1207 | Still, still, still | Austrian carol | ||
| 1208 | Go Tell It on the Mountain | African-American spiritual | ||
| 1209 | Little Baby in a Manger | Traci Law | ||
References
- ^ "Sacred Hymnbook to Help Unite, Uplift Latter-day Saints of All Ages Worldwide". The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. September 29, 2023. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
- ^ a b Houston, Brogan (June 3, 2025). "Release date set for new hymn book". Deseret News. Retrieved June 5, 2025.
- ^ Walker, Sydney (September 30, 2025). "Updated: 150+ announcements and changes in the Church since President Nelson became Prophet". Church News. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
- ^ Riess, Jana (June 18, 2018). "Finally! A new Mormon hymnal, designed for a global church". Religion News Service. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
- ^ Olds, Rebecca (August 22, 2023). "Calling all Latter-day Saint singers — how to apply and be a part of the new hymnbook". Deseret News. Retrieved January 6, 2024.
- ^ a b c Kemsley, Tamarra (September 30, 2023). "LDS Church reveals when the new hymnbook will be out". The Salt Lake Tribune. Retrieved December 12, 2025.
- ^ Hymnbook and Children’s Songbook Revisions