Let Us All Press On | The Tabernacle Choir

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Published 2022-11-21
Evan Stephens, a long-serving conductor of The Tabernacle Choir, wrote dozens of hymns, songs, and choral arrangements that are still a large part of Latter-day Saint musical traditions. Stephens wrote both the words and the music for “Let Us All Press On,” published originally for the children’s Sunday School in 1888. This hymn was included in the official Latter-day Saint hymnal in 1948. This stirring arrangement of “Let Us All Press On” was written in 2014 by Richard Elliott, Principal Tabernacle organist. This arrangement was recorded by The Tabernacle Choir as the title track on its 2019 album “Let Us All Press On.”

Sheet music: www.churchofjesuschrist.org/music/library/hymns/le…

Lyrics

1. Let us all press on in the work of the Lord,

That when life is o’er we may gain a reward;

In the fight for right let us wield a sword,

The mighty sword of truth.

[Chorus]

Fear not, though the enemy deride;

Courage, for the Lord is on our side.

We will heed not what the wicked may say,

But the Lord alone we will obey.

2. We will not retreat, though our numbers may be few

When compared with the opposite host in view;

But an unseen pow’r will aid me and you

In the glorious cause of truth.

3. If we do what’s right we have no need to fear,

For the Lord, our helper, will ever be near;

In the days of trial his Saints he will cheer,

And prosper the cause of truth.
All Comments (21)
  • @davidfillmore3151
    Thank you Mack Wilberg for this beautiful arrangement and also thanks to the Choir and Organists for the music! Incredibly uplifting hymn.
  • @michaelroberts6894
    Playing duets on the great organ takes great skill! What a grand hymn this is - words, hymn, and organ - everything- great singers always!
  • @traviselder
    This spirit-filled and powerful performance of Let Us All Press On was one of the highlights of the October 2022 General Conference. The music, words, and emotion of the woman focused on by the camera at 2:11 especially touched me. I have returned to watch this many times and my spirit is buoyed up every time. What a great anthem to accompany us as we press on in life's journey! 🙏 Tabernacle Choir
  • @brentlayman481
    I absolutely love this song the way the tabernacle choir sings it❤. It definitely invites the spirit! I feel like ive listened to it over n over...
  • @jasonmathison2315
    Press on Saints fear not, heed not what the wicked will say. Amazing
  • @ckcares8067
    This is so special, heard for the 1st time today on Radio Sonder Grense in South Africa...u are an inspiration to millions of listeners. Thank u so much for the many hours u spend in rehearsals...such a powerful testimony. ♥️♥️
  • @sunchief1
    What a beautiful choir and song! I am so blessed to hear this. Truly GOD is at work. Keep singing.
  • @williamhoward2731
    I wish to thank you for sharing this awesome Christian music video with me .
  • @brentlayman481
    This is such an amazing motivational song! I could listen to it over n over! Just remember the lord always has our backs! We do however need to have faith n trust in him!❤
  • @rowenaestuaria695
    LET US ALL PRESS ON IN THE WORK OF THE LORD THAT WHEN LIFE IS O'ER WE MAY GAIN A REWARD
  • @juliam.mallen9019
    Simply spectacular voices like angels! So many beautiful people that love our God so refreshing! God Bless you all and a very Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving to everyone!💖💫
  • @mikeandsandy9957
    This is my favorite rendition, and I definitely needed to hear it this morning. Thank you ❤️
  • @trevortomah8508
    A resounding blest Amen, an all encompassing beautiful Shalom.
  • @chadowe
    Love the new ending! Not more than the original, I love them both equally.