Latter-Day Saints Congregational Hymns ‎#11

11. What Was Witnessed in the Heavens

1. What was witness'd in the heaven?
Why, an angel, earthward bound.
Had he something with him bringing?
Yes - the Gospel - joyful sound!
It was to preach'd in power
On the earth, the angel said,
To all men, all tongues and nations
That upon its face are spread.

2. Had we not before the Gospel?
Yes - had sev'ral taught by men.
Then what is this latter Gospel?
'Tis the first one come again.
This was preach'd by Paul and Peter
And by Jesus Christ the Head;
This we latter Saints are preaching-
We their footsteps wish to tread.

3. Where so long has been the Gospel?
Did it on the earth remain?
No; 'twas taken into heaven,
Then restor'd to man again.
What became of those departed,
Knowing not the Gospel plan?
In the spirit world they'll hear it,
God is just to ev'ry man.

Text Information

• First Line: What was witness'd in the heaven?
• Title: What Was Witnessed in the Heavens
• Author: John S. Davis
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1919

Tune Information

• Name: [What was witness'd in the heaven?]
• Composer: Charles C. Converse
• Incipit: 55653 11685 13153
• Key: F Major