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.
(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
(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.