This album exhibits the wisdom, passion, testimony, and joy of ancient prophets, with harmonies added to symbolize the many people who have since quoted them.

The Words of the Prophets, Volume 1 includes a 22-second orientation message for the listener, followed by 11 full-length songs in chronological order from Lehi to Alma in the Book of Mormon. The lyrics are all taken from the Book of Mormon with artistic adaptation. Most of the songs express personal feelings or testimonies of specific prophets. Two of the songs, “Joy” and “For a Wise Purpose,” are “topic” songs, with the lyrics taken from multiple prophets and put together in collage form.

These songs may also be considered in the light of a scripture study-guide supplement… that provokes thoughts like, “Why were those lyric excerpts selected to tell the story?” Or, “Why was the music created to emphasize certain parts, or nearly disappear in places?” Or, for simply enjoying the spirit of these fine messages, set to enhancing musical presentations.

1.“We Are Set Apart”   A perspective intro for the collection… 22 seconds… with full-length reprise at the end of Volume 2.

.

2.“I Have Dreamed a Dream”  (Lehi: 1 & 2 Nephi)   A father’s counsel to two wayward sons in Hebrew imagery.   (3:45)

.

3.“Nephi’s Psalm“  (2 Nephi 4:15-31)  One man’s self-reflection following his beloved father’s death.  (3:58)

.

4.“For a Wise Purpose”  (Various Prophets)   The purpose and value of keeping records and journals.  (3:30)

.

5.“Press Forward”  (2 Nephi 31-32)   A fundamental doctrine of Christ.  (3:43)

.

6.“Nephi’s Farewell”   (2 Nephi 33)   Deathbed reflections on what it’s like being a prophet.  (3:58)

.

7.“Joy”   (Various Prophets)    Joy is a benefit of the gospel.  Prophets address this.  (3:42)

.

8.“How is it Done?”  (Enos)  One man’s search for spiritual knowledge, and then, how to share that blessing.  (4:16)

.

9.“Know the Name”  (King Benjamin’s Address, Mosiah 2-5)   Learn the shepherd’s voice and how you are called.  (4:04)

.

10.“How Beautiful Upon the Mountains”   (Isaiah via Abinadi: Mosiah 15:10-18)  The beauty of spreading the gospel.   (3:19)

.

11.“Can You Feel So Now?”   (Alma 5)   Great spiritual questions for personal consideration. Some call it, “The Ultimate and Final Interview.”   (3:57)

.

Teaching the Word”  (Alma 17: 1-4)  The joy of missionary work, and a fine example of it.  (3:44)