The authors did not alter or simplify the hymn texts for children. Wallbaum and Goetz believe that there is a benefit to having children sing the original words, even if they are challenging.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints released 11 new hymns on Thursday, marking 48 songs so far in the church's ...

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced Tuesday that the church’s new hymnbook will have around 375 hymns and children’s songs in its printed version and is expected to be ...

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints announced the full new hymnbook will be released in mid-2027 with 375 hymns ...

“We want our kids to know great hymns that they can carry with them for their whole lives,” said Getty. “Singing is a wonderful opportunity to ground our joys, our memories, our faith.

As the hymnbook expands, so does the idea of "what a hymn can be," said Primary General President Susan H. Porter. The 13 new songs come from a variety of places — some are children's songs ...

However, this new hymnbook will combine both children's songs and congregational hymns. Primary general president Susan H. Porter expressed her hopes that children will have the opportunity to ...

That wise Primary president recognized something we don’t tend to discuss in the church much: Hymns and children’s songs are the best teachers of theology. They have a liturgical function ...