Oh, How Lovely Was the Morning

1. Oh, how lovely was the morning!

Radiant beamed the sun above.

Bees were humming, sweet birds singing,

Music ringing through the grove,

When within the shady woodland

Joseph sought the God of love;

When within the shady woodland,

Joseph sought the God of love.

“Oh, How Lovely Was the Morning” was written by George Manwaring and Adam C. Smyth, two converts to the Church.

The song tells the story of that beautiful spring morning when the heavens were opened and God the Father and His Son appeared to Joseph Smith—one of the greatest events in all history.

Here is an easy version of the song for you to learn to play.

George Manwaring

A. C. Smyth

Arr. Margaret C. Richards