Joseph Smiths First Prayer
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verse 1
A E
Oh, how lovely was the morning!
E7 A
Radiant beamed the sun above.
A E
Bees were humming, sweet birds singing,
E B7 E
Music ringing thru the grove,
E7 A
When within the shady woodland
E7 A
Joseph sought the God of love,
D
When within the shady woodland
A E7 A
Joseph sought the God of love.
verse 2
A E
Humbly kneeling, sweet appealing—
E7 A
’Twas the boy’s first uttered prayer—
A E
When the pow’rs of sin assailing
E B7 E
Filled his soul with deep despair;
E7 A
But undaunted, still he trusted
E7 A
In his Heav’nly Father’s care;
A D
But undaunted, still he trusted
A E7 A
In his Heav’nly Father’s care.
verse 3
A E
Suddenly a light descended,
E7 A
Brighter far than noonday sun,
A E
And a shining, glorious pillar
E B7 E
O’er him fell, around him shone,
E7 A
While appeared two heav’nly beings,
E7 A
God the Father and the Son,
A D
While appeared two heav’nly beings,
A E7 A
God the Father and the Son.
verse 4
A E
“Joseph, this is my Beloved;
E7 A
Hear him!” Oh, how sweet the word!
A E
Joseph’s humble prayer was answered,
E B7 E
And he listened to the Lord.
E7 A
Oh, what rapture filled his bosom,
E7 A
For he saw the living God;
A D
Oh, what rapture filled his bosom,
A E7 A
For he saw the living God.
How to play Joseph Smiths First Prayer
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.