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Praise to the Man: Songs Honoring the Prophet Joseph (2008)

Praise to the Man: Songs Honoring the Prophet Joseph is their ultimate musical tribute to the life and mission of Joseph Smith and the Restoration. Joined by the Orchestra at Temple Square, the Choir presents matchless performances of newly recorded songs including “Joseph Smith’s First Prayer,” “Praise to the Man,” and “The Morning Breaks.”

  • Language English
  • UPC Code 783027012620
  • Media Types CD; MP3; Digital Download

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  1. TracksTrack TitleTrack Time
  2. 01 The Morning Breaks 4:28
    Music By
    George Careless
    Lyrics By
    Parley P. Prat
    Publisher
    Arrangement unpublished. Original music and text in the public domain.
  3. 02 Praise To the Man 5:34
    Music By
    Scottish Folk Melody
    Lyrics By
    William W. Phelps
    Publisher
    Arrangement unpublished. Original music and text in the public domain.
  4. 03 Joseph Smith's First Prayer 6:33
    Music By
    Sylvanus Billings Pond, adapted by A. C. Smyth
    Lyrics By
    George Manwaring
    Publisher
    Arrangement unpublished. Original music and text in the public domain.
  5. 04 Now We'll Sing With One Accord 3:28
    Music By
    Joseph W. Daynes
    Lyrics By
    William W. Phelps
    Publisher
    Arrangement unpublished. Original music and text in the public domain.
  6. 05 This Is My Beloved Son 3:23
    Music By
    Vania Y. Watkins
    Lyrics By
    Marvin K. Gardner
    Publisher
    Arrangement unpublished. Original music and text in the public domain.
  7. 06 I Saw A Mighty Angel Fly 2:37
    Music By
    English melody
    Publisher
    Arrangement unpublished. Original music and text in the public domain.
  8. 07 An Angel From On High 2:11
    Music By
    John E. Tullidge
    Lyrics By
    Parley P. Pratt
    Publisher
    Music and text in the public domain.
  9. 08 Adam-ondi-Ahman 3:40
    Music By
    From Southern Harmony, 1835
    Lyrics By
    William W. Phelps
    Publisher
    Arrangement unpublished. Original music and text in the public domain.
  10. 09 On A Golden Springtime 2:53
    Music By
    Crawford Gates
    Lyrics By
    Virginia Maughan Kammeyer
    Publisher
    Arrangement unpublished. Original music and text © 1989 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc.
  11. 10 Come, Listen To A Prophet's Voice 4:42
    Music By
    Joseph J. Daynes
    Lyrics By
    Joseph S. Murdock, v. 4, Bruce R. McConkie
    Publisher
    Arrangement unpublished. Original music and text in the public domain, verse 4 © 1985 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc.
  12. 11 A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief 4:00
    Music By
    George Coles
    Lyrics By
    James Montgomery
    Publisher
    Arrangement unpublished. Original music and text in the public domain.
  13. 12 We Thank Thee, O God, For A Prophet 3:57
    Music By
    Caroline Sheridan Norton
    Lyrics By
    William Fowler
    Publisher
    Arrangement unpublished. Original music and text in the public domain.

Description

For more than 160 years, the Mormon Tabernacle Choir has represented The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints throughout the world, standing as an icon of the restored gospel. Praise to the Man: Songs Honoring the Prophet Joseph is their ultimate musical tribute to the life and mission of Joseph Smith and the Restoration. Joined by the Orchestra at Temple Square, the Choir presents matchless performances of newly recorded songs including “Joseph Smith's First Prayer,” “Praise to the Man,” and “The Morning Breaks.” Latter- day Saints everywhere can join the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square in honoring the Prophet Joseph, reflecting on the Church's humble beginnings, and celebrating its subsequent rising with this essential and inspiring album.