The entry
Singing
Peak emphasis
1953
Total mentions
20,235
Years observed
1830 – 2026
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Moments of emphasis shift
Years when this word’s usage moved sharply against the decade around it.
- 1868
▲ Sharper emphasis459 per million words
- 1876
▲ Sharper emphasis1095 per million words
- 1887
▲ Sharper emphasis2511 per million words
- 1964
▼ Softer emphasis1842 per million words
- 1971
▼ Softer emphasis253 per million words
- 1991
▲ Sharper emphasis630 per million words
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The Spoken Word
Passages drawn from the sermons and published works that carry this theme forward.
1867·John Taylor·Apostle
There are a great many men in the world who, in the abstract, would say this is correct—that it is very proper for man, who is made in the image of God, to fear him. They would sing as Wesley did:—
1937·George F. Richards·Apostle
In the songs that, have been composed, as far as my memory serves me, there has been but very little said about the suffering of our Lord during his life up to the time of his betrayal into the hands of his enemies prior to his crucifixion. But as I understand it, brethren and sisters, his whole life, particularly from the time he began his ministry, was one of suffering, intense mental suffering. The bearing of the sins of the world must have been a tremendous load. I think that no mortal man can comprehend it fully, or write it or speak it. We may never know in this life.
1946·George Albert Smith·Prophet
We will begin this afternoon's service by the Tabernacle Choir singing: "Behold, God the Lord Passed By," from "The Elijah." Elder J. Spencer Cornwall is the conductor, and Elder Frank W. Asper is the organist.
1952·LeGrand Richards·Apostle
Time and facilities for the Church of the Air are provided without charge by CBS Radio and its affiliated stations, and in the same spirit the participating speakers and choirs give their services.
1957·J. Reuben Clark·Apostle
The speaker to whom you have just listened is President J. Reuben Clark, Jr., of the First Presidency of the Church. The Chorus from the University of Utah Institute of Religion and the Congregation will now join in singing "Now Let Us Rejoice in the Day of Salvation." Elder Richard P. Condie, Assistant Conductor of the Tabernacle Choir, will lead us. Following the singing, we shall hear from Elder Ezra Taft Benson.
1961·Henry D. Moyle·Apostle
Thank you, Brother Condie and members of the Choir, for your inspirational singing this night. And thank you, my Scotch brother, for singing and inspiring this group with "I Know That My Redeemer Lives."
