Primary Program Music

To Nephi, seer of olden time,

A vision came from God,

Wherein the holy word sublime

Was shown an iron rod.

Hold to the rod, the iron rod;

’Tis strong, and bright, and true.

The iron rod is the word of God;

’Twill safely guide us through.

While on our journey here below,

Beneath temptation’s pow’r,

Through mists of darkness we must go,

In peril ev’ry hour.

Hold to the rod, the iron rod;

’Tis strong, and bright, and true.

The iron rod is the word of God;

’Twill safely guide us through.

And when temptation’s pow’r is nigh,

Our pathway clouded o’er,

Upon the rod we can rely,

And heaven’s aid implore.

Hold to the rod, the iron rod;

’Tis strong, and bright, and true.

The iron rod is the word of God;

’Twill safely guide us through.

And, hand o’er hand, the rod along,

Through each succeeding day,

With earnest prayer and hopeful song,

We’ll still pursue our way.

Hold to the rod, the iron rod;

’Tis strong, and bright, and true.

The iron rod is the word of God;

’Twill safely guide us through.

Afar we see the golden rest

To which the rod will guide,

Where, with the angels bright and blest,

Forever we’ll abide.

Hold to the rod, the iron rod;

’Tis strong, and bright, and true.

The iron rod is the word of God;

’Twill safely guide us through.

Jesus climbed the hill to the Garden still; His steps were heavy and slow.

Love and a prayer took Him there to the place only He could go.

Gethsemane! Jesus loves me,

So He went willingly to Gethsemane.

He felt all that was sad, wicked, or bad, all the pain we would ever know.

While His friends were asleep, He fought to keep His promise made long ago.

Gethsemane! Jesus loves me,

So He went willingly to Gethsemane.

The hardest thing that ever was done,

The greatest pain that ever was known,

The biggest battle that ever was won—

This was done by Jesus!

The fight was won by Jesus!

Gethsemane! Jesus loves me,

So He gave this gift to me in Gethsemane.

Gethsemane! Jesus loves me,

So He gives this gift to me from Gethsemane.

1. (Beginning of Program)

The liahona

Led Lehi and his family

Through deserts and across the sea

To find their promised land

If they were faithful

The Lord provided for their needs

And through their diligence would lead

And guide them with his hand

Chorus:

He will guide me

When I'm in my wilderness

And stay beside me

On stormy seas

I am learning how He speaks to me

And I will follow where He leads

2. (End of Program)

(Solo)

Like a liahona,

God gives me guidance when I pray

And sends me tools that point the way—

Directing me with love

The Holy Spirit

Shines like a compass in my soul

That leads me on my pathway home

To live with Him above

(All)

He will guide me

When I'm in my wilderness

And stay beside me

On stormy seas

I am learning how He speaks to me

And I will follow where He leads

He will speak to me

Through prophets and leaders

Scriptures and teachers

And blessings I receive

And I’m listening! I am listening!

He will guide me

When I'm in my wilderness

And stay beside me

On stormy seas

I am learning how He speaks to me

And I will follow where He leads...

I will follow where He leads.

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A long time ago in a beautiful place,

Children were gathered ’round Jesus.

He blessed and taught as they felt of His love.

Each saw the tears on His face.

The love that He felt for His little ones

I know He feels for me.

I did not touch Him or sit on His knee,

Yet, Jesus is real to me.

I know He lives!

I will follow faithfully.

My heart I give to Him.

I know that my Savior loves me.

Solo:

Now I am here in a beautiful place,

Learning the teachings of Jesus.

Parents and teachers will help guide the way,

Lighting my path ev’ry day.

Wrapped in the arms of my Savior’s love,

I feel His gentle touch.

Living each day, I will follow His way,

Home to my Father above.

I know He lives!

I will follow faithfully.

My heart I give to Him.

I know that my Savior loves me.

(Solo) I know that my Savior loves me.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/music/songs/i-know-that-my-savior-loves-me?lang=eng

Nursery & Junior Primary:

I am like a star shining brightly,

Smiling for the whole world to see.

I can do and say happy things each day,

For I know Heav’nly Father loves me.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/music/songs/i-am-like-a-star?lang=eng

The Lord needs valiant servants,

To do his work in the latter day,

Who follow the teachings of Jesus

And serve his people in a loving way.

I will be his servant

And keep my cov’nants valiantly.

I’ll stand for truth. I’ll stand for right.

The Lord can depend on me.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/music/songs/i-will-be-valiant

Jesus walked in wisdom. Jesus grew in truth,

Showing love to God and man while in His youth.

Jesus wants to guide me. Jesus shows the way,

Calling me to come and walk with Him each day.

    Chorus:

As I walk with Jesus to my home above,

He will bless me with His Spirit and fill me with His love,

Change my heart forever and help me clearly see.

I will walk with Jesus, and He will walk with me.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/music/songs/i-will-walk-with-jesus

By Angie Killian

Our hands might be small

But we can help like Jesus

By reaching out with kindness

And lifting those who need us

With small and simple faith

Burning brighter every day

We're learning from the scriptures

And choosing to obey

We're growing in His gospel

And trusting when we pray

We will follow Jesus

With small and simple faith

(Solo)

Our feet might be small

But we can walk with Jesus

By following his footsteps

With light and love to lead us

With small and simple faith

Burning brighter every day

We're learning from the scriptures

And choosing to obey

We're growing in His gospel

And trusting when we pray

We will follow Jesus

With small and simple faith

(Solo): He said, "Let the little children come to me"

(All) Jesus, we are coming

We will follow Thee!

With small and simple faith

Burning brighter every day

We're learning from the scriptures

And choosing to obey

We're growing in His gospel

And trusting when we pray

We will follow Jesus

With small and simple faith

Through a still small voice, the Spirit speaks to me

To guide me, to save me from the evil I may see.

If I try to do what’s right, he will lead me thru the night,

Direct me, protect me, and give my soul his light.

Listen, listen. The Holy Ghost will whisper.

Listen, listen to the still small voice.

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/music/songs/the-still-small-voice?lang=eng

1.

The Lord commanded Nephi to go and get the plates

From the wicked Laban inside the city gates.

Laman and Lemuel were both afraid to try.

Nephi was courageous. This was his reply:

“I will go; I will do the thing the Lord commands.

I know the Lord provides a way; he wants me to obey.

I will go; I will do the thing the Lord commands.

I know the Lord provides a way; he wants me to obey.”

2. Solo

The Lord commanded Nephi to go and build a boat.

Nephi’s older brothers believed it would not float.

Laughing and mocking, they said he should not try.

Nephi was courageous. This was his reply:

(All) “I will go; I will do the thing the Lord commands.

I know the Lord provides a way; he wants me to obey.

I will go; I will do the thing the Lord commands.

I know the Lord provides a way; he wants me to obey.”

3. All

The Lord gives us commandments and asks us to obey.

Sometimes I am tempted to choose another way.

When I’m discouraged, and think I cannot try,

I will be courageous, and I will reply:

“I will go; I will do the thing the Lord commands.

I know the Lord provides a way; he wants me to obey.

I will go; I will do the thing the Lord commands.

I know the Lord provides a way; he wants me to obey.”

https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/media/music/songs/nephis-courage?lang=eng

2.

(Solo) Like a liahona,

God gives me guidance when I pray

And sends me tools that point the way—

Directing me with love

The Holy Spirit

Shines like a compass in my soul

That leads me on my pathway home

To live with Him above

(All)

He will guide me

When I'm in my wilderness

And stay beside me

On stormy seas

I am learning how He speaks to me

And I will follow where He leads

He will speak to me

Through prophets and leaders

Scriptures and teachers

And blessings I receive

And I’m listening! I am listening!

He will guide me

When I'm in my wilderness

And stay beside me

On stormy seas

I am learning how He speaks to me

And I will follow where He leads

I will follow where He leads.

https://www.angiekillian.com/single-post/the-liahona-lyrics

1. (1st verse by Children, then repeat 1st verse Children & Congregation)

I believe in Christ; he is my King!

With all my heart to him I’ll sing;

I’ll raise my voice in praise and joy,

In grand amens my tongue employ.

I believe in Christ; he is God’s Son.

On earth to dwell his soul did come.

He healed the sick; the dead he raised.

Good works were his; his name be praised.