Hymns of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ‎#16

16. What Glorious Scenes Mine Eyes Behold

1. What glorious scenes mine eyes behold!
What wonders burst upon my view!
When Ephraim’s records I unfold,
All things appear divinely new.
All things appear divinely new.

2. Good news to earth have angels borne,
Which fills our souls with joy and peace.
Good tidings comfort those who mourn
And bring the captive full release,
And bring the captive full release.

3. The scattered sheep, who once were sold
In darkness o’er the mountains far,
Shall now return unto their fold
And there their waiting hearts prepare,
And there their waiting hearts prepare.

4. Now Israel, long oppressed and grieved
In ev’ry land, in ev’ry clime,
Shall hear the word of God and live;
This is the time, the chosen time.
This is the time, the chosen time.

Text Information

• First Line: What glorious scenes mine eyes behold!
• Title: What Glorious Scenes Mine Eyes Behold
• Author: Anon. (ca. 1840)
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 1985
• Topic: Book of Mormon; Gathering of Israel; Restoration; Restoration of the Gospel; Revelation
• Notes: Scripture references from LDS canon: Doctrine and Covenants 27:5, Doctrine and Covenants 133:36-38

Tune Information

• Name: [What glorious scenes mine eyes behold!]
• Composer: Ebenezer Beesley, 1840–1906
• Incipit: 33215 43321 71325
• Key: G Major