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History of Hymns—The Evolution of LDS Hymns

004: "Praise to the Man"

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The history behind “Praise to the Man”—William W. Phelps wrote the text to 15 hymns that we still sing today. His story is much like the prodigal son—one of straying from and returning to the fold of God. This program highlights this history and also features contemporary renditions of this hymn from such artists as the following: the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and the Orchestra at Temple Square, under the direction of Mack Wilberg, “Praise to the Man” (Album: Praise to the Man); FiddleSticks, “Praise to the Man” (Album: Return to Nauvoo); Merrill Jenson, “Praise to the Man” (Album: High on the Mountain Top); Lex de Azevedo, “Fantasy on a Scottish Tune” (Album: Variations on a Sacred Theme II); BYU Vocal Ensemble: Vocal Point, “Praise to the Man” (Arrangement Ricky Parkinson, Album: Nonstop); Enoch Train, “Scotland the Brave”; Michael Dowdle, “Praise to the Man” (Beloved Hymns of the Restoration).

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