028: "O My Father"

This episode of History of the Hymns teaches about the hymn “O My Father,” written by Eliza R. Snow. Snow became a strong adherent to the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and had many beautiful writings to reflect her beliefs. She earned the affectionate nickname “Zion’s Poetess” from Joseph Smith and went on to write several influential poems, including “O My Father” in October 1845. It is a profound hymn that Wilford Woodruff later called a revelation. The hopeful and piercing lyrics speak directly of our premortal lives in the divine court of our heavenly parents.