Comments about ‘'Praise to the Man' honors Joseph Smith’

This comes really close to worship.

The tune stays the same but the lyrics seem to have changed from the original:

Praise to his memory, he died as a martyr;
Honored and blest be his ever great name!
Long shall his blood, which was shed by assassins,
Stain Illinois while the earth lauds his fame.

Sacrifice brings forth the blessings of heaven;
Earth must atone for the blood of that man.
Wake up the world for the conflict of justice.
Millions shall know "brother Joseph" again.

This hymn was written by WW Phelps to the memory of Joseph Smith, who was assassinated at Carthage Jail, Carthage, Illinois, on June 27, 1844

Studying the big green volume about history of the Church drew me closer to the figure of Joseph Smith. I feel now like I know him as a person as well other than a prophet, and man he HAD to have PROPHETIC inspiration to foresee a future big, widespread Church. After so much relentless persecution and apostasy even at the highest levels ANY human being with a drop of wisdom would have foreseen a big failure and somehow give up or changed their plans, yet he kept having that quiet and firm feeling of assurance, simply because he KNEW by prophetic gift that the Church would have been known and established all around the world. So he knew more than any other that the persecutions and the difficulties were to be only temporary. If not for this knowledge, no way he could have handled that.

Great -- so where's the embedded hyperlink so I can buy one?

I can't wait until tomorrow -- when I can get a copy of this special CD. I want to give them as Christmas presents.

in these discouraging times....We need things that will uplift our soul in midst of the imminent black clouds that loom over us. I am grateful for talented people who share.

When will it be available?

35 years ago on a quiet night I heard a man playing a piano beautifully in a crowded neighborhood in Japan. We knocked on the door and found an older gentleman who had the talent of a genius. We asked if he would play for us and he played a number of pieces that stirred our souls. We thanked him for his gift and he asked us if there was something he could play for us. I pulled out my small Japanese hymnal and offered him "Praise to the Man". He played it as if he had practiced it all his life with many embellishments and great power. When he was through he said, "He must have been a great man to have such music written about him". We offered to return and share his message but he declined. I will always remember his great talent and I hope some day he found the great blessing that inspired that music. I add my witness to that of the choir. Praise to the man! From Nagasaki Japan.

Mack Wilberg is one of the greatest composers of all time and his work that he does he does very well, You can tell that he spend alot of time compseing his music the way he wants it, , I really like to listen to his arrangements, because i know that they wil always be good, Thanks Again to the Mo Tab, for making the Choir what it is today and to their wonderful Composer, Good Job Mack Keep up the good work,

Happy 203rd Uncle.

I am sure that Deseret Book, and Seagulkl Book & Tape willhave them or BYU, Check before you go , to see if they have them.

Much gratitude to a fabulous choir, extraordinary directors, and wonderful organists. We have all been blessed by your talents and angelic voices. And of course praise to the man who restored the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Prophet Joseph Smith. Happy Birthday!

Praise to the man indeed!
Praise and worship the the men in charge now as well!

Let's not forget that stirring melody for "Praise to the Man" is based on "Scotland the Brave"!

Amen, Angus. The film "Joseph Smith - Prophet of the Restoration" stirs the soul as that redheaded fellow plays the bagpipes.

Nah, I'll praise God. By the way, nice (free) ad for your sister company, Deseret Book. Must be nice to scratch backs like that.

First off I did not make the first comment. I again call on the Deseret News to start registration of commentor names so we can lock out others from using our names.
I think this is a wonderful CD. What people seem to miss is that it is "praise to the man who communed with Jehovah". It is because Joseph Smith brought us the words of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ that we have respect for him.

This sounds like one that I will wait until it is available much as CALLED TO SERVE is. For those who feel we are worshipping Joseph Smith it is just the opposite. We revere this great man just as we revere all the prophets from the time of Adam down to Thomas Spencer Monson. These are the Lord's mouthpiece upon the earth. Just as we cite in the Bible the words of Matthew, Mark, Luke and John as well as the letters of Paul, Peter and John all of whom are and were prophets of God. We also cite the words of Moses, Isaiah, Jeremiah and others of the old testament. Films have been made on the Ten Commandments and the life of Jesus Christ. It is time people understood that this Church will not change unless so directed by the Lord.

I also add my vote for Des. News to register commentor names. This is an absurd forum when people can steal other's identities.

Isn't "praise to the man" an old Scottish tune? It reminds me of my Scottish heritage. I kind of like the song.