When I Hear of Pioneer Children

With conviction

1. When I hear of pioneer children,

Of trials and courage and faith,

I want to be willing as they were

To look to the Lord for my strength.

I’ll follow the prophets as they did,

For I want to build Zion too!

And I will have faith to do hard things

When that’s what He needs me to do.

2. When I hear of pioneer children,

I want to be a strong for my day.

I’ll try to keep all the commandments

And be a true Latter-day Saint.

I’ll stand as a shining example

That others who follow will see.

I’ll be like those pioneer children;

The Lord is depending on me.

Words and music by Janice Kapp Perry

© 2016 by Janice Kapp Perry. All rights reserved.

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