Some years ago I identified what I believe is the original tune to "The Spirit of God", as it was sung at the Kirtland Temple dedication. It was nothing like the tune we sing today, which was first referenced in 1844.
Phelps was not a composer, but he had an uncanny knack for adapting existing shape-note tunes to his own or others' lyrics. "Praise to the Man" is a perfect example of this. The tune he chose was called STAR IN THE EAST, which again, sounded nothing like the triumphal tune we use today. It was actually something of a dirge, but it fit the mood of those somber days in 1844.
Karen HaeringAugust 15, 2018
Bruce will be giving lectures on Monday September 10 about WWPhelps at Moons Rare Books in the shops st Riverwoods in Provo . Reid Moon has just acquired and will have on display for the first time ever WW Phelps 195 year old bible and first edition Book of Mormon , we are so excited to have his wealth of knowledge be given to so many .
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Kurt KammeyerAugust 15, 2018
Some years ago I identified what I believe is the original tune to "The Spirit of God", as it was sung at the Kirtland Temple dedication. It was nothing like the tune we sing today, which was first referenced in 1844. Phelps was not a composer, but he had an uncanny knack for adapting existing shape-note tunes to his own or others' lyrics. "Praise to the Man" is a perfect example of this. The tune he chose was called STAR IN THE EAST, which again, sounded nothing like the triumphal tune we use today. It was actually something of a dirge, but it fit the mood of those somber days in 1844.
Karen HaeringAugust 15, 2018
Bruce will be giving lectures on Monday September 10 about WWPhelps at Moons Rare Books in the shops st Riverwoods in Provo . Reid Moon has just acquired and will have on display for the first time ever WW Phelps 195 year old bible and first edition Book of Mormon , we are so excited to have his wealth of knowledge be given to so many .
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