Joseph Smith’s First Prayer

Simplified

With dignity

1. Oh, how lovely was the morning!

Radiant beamed the sun above.

Bees were humming, sweet birds singing,

Music ringing thru the grove,

When within the shady woodland

Joseph sought the God of love,

When within the shady woodland

Joseph sought the God of love.

Words by George Manwaring

Music by Sylvanus Billings Pond

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