I Am a Child of God
BELOVED SONG TURNS 50
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The hymn "I Am a Child of God" (Hymns, no. 301) has rung across the earth, its music played and its words sung by adults and Primary children around the world since 1957. As it reaches its 50th anniversary in 2007, the song, published in more than 90 languages, continues to touch the hearts of many.
"I Am a Child of God"
Joseph Smith taught that knowing God is essential to having strong faith, and we can converse with the Almighty like we would with other people. Naomi Randall took that teaching to heart and eventually wrote this simple yet powerful hymn at the direction of the general Primary board with the help of composer Mildred T. Pettit in 1957. The hymn was received with great acclaim and success, and it was aptly described as a song that summarized 'the whole gospel plan in a few words." Ref. Source 7