The story of my writing this hymn based on President Nelson’s conference address, “Hear Him” (words by David B. Larsen), will be published alongside this hymn in a beautiful new book by the same title coming from Covenant Communications in October. My first attempt failed and was discarded. My second attempt, after pleading prayer, provided me with a significant experience in “hearing Him” which I will never forget. The first two lines (in a minor key) reflect the depth of the prophet’s plea for us to hear Him! The last two lines (in a major key) tell of the blessings that will follow as we truly hear Him!
Janice Kapp Perry is a composer, songwriter, and author. She is most notable for her work related to her membership in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She has written over 3,000 songs, some of which appear in the church’s official hymnal, Children’s Songbook, and many personal albums, songbooks, and musicals. Some of her most well-known songs include “I Love to See the Temple”, “I’m Trying to Be Like Jesus”, and “A Child’s Prayer”. Perry has also composed albums in Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Japanese, and Korean.
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