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About the Hymns: When the Savior Comes Again

“About the Hymns: When the Savior Comes Again,” About the Hymns (2025)

About the Hymns

When the Savior Comes Again

Years before Lane Johnson wrote the words and music for “When the Savior Comes Again,” he had a vivid dream that he would one day write music about the Lord’s Second Coming. As years passed, he thought about this dream periodically. Then, when plans for the new Church hymnbook were announced in 2018, Brother Johnson felt that this was the time to write the music he had dreamed of writing. He began studying the scriptures, noting phrases that might fit into a hymn. But as the deadline approached, he found himself unable to make progress on the composition.

One Sunday during the sacrament, Brother Johnson was pondering about the Savior’s Atonement and the hymn he had been trying to write. He suddenly felt an impression that he should write a children’s song instead of a hymn, and peace settled over him. He felt that the song should emphasize the importance of preparing for the Second Coming and looking forward with happy anticipation to that day. After Brother Johnson arrived home from church, he reviewed the thoughts he had collected and quickly began writing and composing with a fresh perspective. The result was this joyful song that looks forward to the time when Jesus Christ will live with us for a thousand years and there will be no sin, death, war, or conflict.

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Scriptures

Principles

  • Jesus Christ will come to the earth again.

  • When Jesus Christ comes again to the earth, there will be no more death or pain.

  • At the Second Coming of Jesus Christ, everyone will know He is the Lord.

  • Only Heavenly Father knows when the Savior’s Second Coming will occur.

Questions to Ponder

  • How will the earth be different when Jesus Christ comes again?

  • Why will God’s children feel joy when Jesus Christ returns to the earth?

  • What can you do to prepare yourself for the Second Coming of Jesus Christ?

  • Why is it important to help others learn about the Savior’s Second Coming?

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