Let the Holy Spirit Guide is the suggested song for the New Testament lesson “Ye Shall Be Witnesses unto Me” studying the acts of the apostles as recorded in Acts 1-5 and can be found in the LDS Hymnbook.
While reviewing these chapters, it seems like much happens! The Savior instructs them, sends them forth and then ascends into heaven and the apostles truly seem to understand what they need to do this time. They were “filled with the Holy Ghost” and immediately begin the work of salvation with one miracle after the other, imprisonments, sufferings, and bringing thousands to the joy of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
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Acts 2:41 ¶ Then they that gladly areceived his bword were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about cthree thousand souls. 42 And they continued asteadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and bfellowship, and in breaking of cbread, and in prayers. 43 And afear came upon every soul: and many wonders and bsigns were done by the apostles. 44 And all that believed were together, and had all things acommon; 45 And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, as every man had aneed. 46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the atemple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and bsingleness of heart, 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord aadded to the bchurch daily such as should be saved.
In the Come Follow Me manual, it says:
“The Church that was founded by the Son of God was now in Peter’s care. The task of leading the effort to “teach all nations” now rested on him (Matthew 28:19). But if he felt inadequate or afraid, we don’t find any evidence of that in the book of Acts. What we do find are examples of fearless testimony and conversion, miraculous healings, spiritual manifestations, and significant growth for the Church. This was still the Savior’s Church, still led by Him. In fact, the book Acts of the Apostles could also be called the Acts of Jesus Christ through His Apostles. Guided by an outpouring of the Spirit, Peter was no longer the unlearned fisherman Jesus found on the shores of the Sea of Galilee. Nor was he the distraught man who only weeks earlier was weeping bitterly because he had denied that he even knew Jesus of Nazareth.
In the book of Acts, you will read powerful declarations about Jesus Christ and His gospel. You will also see how that gospel can change people—including you—into the valiant disciples God knows they can be.”
The scripture references for Let the Holy Spirit Guide are: Moroni 10:5–7, Doctrine and Covenants 11:12–14
Composers: Text: Penelope Moody Allen, b. 1939. © 1985 IRI Music: Martin Shaw, 1875–1958. © 1915 by J. Curwen & Sons, Ltd.
The Church’s videos included within this arrangement are: “Peter Preaches and is Arrested” and “Peter and John Heal a Man Crippled Since Birth” by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.
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Great singing and playing, Marilee. And great videography as always. I appreciate the inspiring music and message, as well as the example of the early Apostles. Thanks so much for creating and sharing this.