President Boyd K. Packer explains how worthy music can help us avoid temptation, invite uplifting thoughts, and receive the Spirit.
- “Inspiring Music—Worthy Thoughts,” Ensign, Jan. 1974.
- Watch the "Worthy Thoughts" video
After watching the video, consider the following questions below for youth and youth leaders.
Questions for Youth to Consider
- What are the times when I need music to redirect my thoughts?
- What are my favorite hymns or Primary songs that could help me?
- What can I do to have worthy music ready in my mind?
Questions for Parents and Leaders to Consider
- How can I be like the neighbor in the orchard?
- What are my opportunities to teach youth about worthy music and worthy thoughts?
- What personal experiences have I had that can help youth?
Youth Speak
Twenty seven youth from across the United States had the opportunity to visit with the Young Men general presidency in Salt Lake City to discuss the power of music in their lives. To hear some of their comments, click the pictures below.
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safe haven” |
song” |
and feel” |
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listen to it?” |
affects you” |
me on track” |
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| Message from the Young Men general president |
Music for Youth
From the Church Music Web site, youth can download hymns, Primary songs, music from seminary videos, and more, and create their own CDs or add Church music to their portable devices. Below are some examples of Church music available for youth. To play a song, click the song name. To download a song, right-click the 
and select “Save Target As.” To see the words to a song or the sheet music, click the 
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| Abide with Me; 'Tis Eventide - #165 |
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| Called to Serve - #249 |
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| Choose the Right - #239 |
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| I Am a Child of God - #301 |
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| I Need Thee Every Hour - #98 |
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Children's Songbook |
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| A Child's Prayer - #12 |
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| Hum Your Favorite Hymn - #152 |
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Selected Young Women Music |
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| I Walk by Faith |
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Seminary Music |
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| “My Soul Hungered” |
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To download the entire hymnbook, entire Children’s Songbook, all seminary music, all Young Women camp songs, or all selected Young Women music in one file, visit the Music Library page.
Additional Resources
- “Commitment to the Lord,” John B. Dickson, Liahona, May 2007.
- “Worship through Music,” Dallin H. Oaks, general conference, October 1994.
- “The Nourishing Power of Hymns,” Jay E. Jensen, Liahona, May 2007.
- “Music: Apples or Onions?” Jack R. Christianson, New Era, Apr. 1984, 14-20.
- “Mushrooms, Music, Movies, and Magazines,” Spencer J. Condie, New Era, Feb. 1990, 4-6.