Introduction - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Music has been an integral part of worship in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also known as "The Mormons") since its organization in 1830. One scripture in the LDS canon reads "For my soul delighteth in the song of the heart; yea, the song of the righteous is a prayer unto me, and it shall be answered with a blessing upon their heads" (Doctrine and Covenants 25:12). The current Church leadership has reiterated this teaching by writing, "Inspirational music is an essential part of our church meetings.

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