Saturday Morning Session
Tune Your Heart to Jesus Christ: The Sacred Gift of Primary Music
Excerpts
I have found joy in connecting with fellow Saints through the shared language of sacred music. And especially through the simple songs of Primary, the Holy Spirit has transcended language barriers and filled my heart with His whispering. …
… Primary music is one of God’s most tender tools for planting the seeds of testimony in the hearts of the Savior’s youngest disciples. …
… Music has always been at the heart of teaching children the gospel. Primary songs can become a child’s first spiritual language because their simple, memorable melodies give voice to gospel truths. …
Primary songs can also be powerful doctrinal teaching tools. Some songs tell the stories of the Savior’s life and ministry. Others teach of His attributes, such as His faith, His hope, and His charity. And the most sacred songs testify of His infinite Atonement and the love that flows from that act of salvation. …
… A song learned at age six has the power to stay with us—and can return decades later in moments of decision, temptation, grief, or joy. …
… The Spirit can use music to engrave eternal truths on their tender hearts. And in time, children can choose to tune and turn their hearts and their lives toward Jesus Christ by making and keeping sacred covenants with Him. …
Dear friends, I testify that Primary songs teach eternal truths and doctrine that lead us to Jesus Christ and His gospel.