O My Father

O My Father

"O My Father"

This episode of History of the Hymns teaches about the hymn "O My Father," written by Eliza R. Snow. Snow became a strong adherent to the restored gospel of Jesus Christ and had many beautiful writings to reflect her beliefs. She earned the affectionate nickname "Zion's Poetess" from Joseph Smith and went on to write several influential poems, including "O My Father" in October 1845. It is a profound hymn that Wilford Woodruff later called a revelation. The hopeful and piercing lyrics speak directly of our premortal lives in the divine court of our heavenly parents. Ref. Source 6