In this episode of Knowing Hymn, Steve and Angi explore one of the most beloved additions to Hymns—For Home and Church: “Faith in Every Footstep” by K. Newell Dayley.

Often associated with the 1997 Pioneer Sesquicentennial celebration, this hymn is much more than a pioneer anthem. Steve and Angi discuss the hymn's origins, its connections to Doctrine and Covenants 4, and the powerful message that discipleship requires faith, commitment, and trust in Jesus Christ—one step at a time.

Through scripture, personal stories, and reflections on pioneer heritage, they explore what it means to embark in the service of God, travel the covenant path, and exercise faith even when the road ahead is unclear.

This episode also includes a special surprise as Steve sings a verse of the hymn in Czech before they perform the hymn together.

• The story behind “Faith in Every Footstep”
• K. Newell Dayley's inspiration for writing the hymn
• Connections between the hymn and Doctrine and Covenants 4
• What it means to "embark in the service of God"
• The Restoration as the "marvelous work and a wonder"
• Pioneer faith and modern discipleship
• Personal experiences of following promptings and moving forward in faith
• Teaching faith to the next generation
• A special Czech-language performance segment
• Singing the hymn together

“Faith in Every Footstep”
Words and music by K. Newell Dayley

• Doctrine and Covenants 4
• Isaiah 29:14
• 1 Nephi 3:7
• Proverbs 3:5–6
• Account of Hannah in 1 Samuel
• King Benjamin's people and the rising generation in Mosiah

• Faith in Jesus Christ
• The covenant path
• The Restoration of the gospel
• Pioneer heritage
• Missionary work and discipleship
• Consecration and service
• Trusting God through uncertainty
• The importance of daily spiritual habits
• Passing faith to future generations

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After a 2½-year break, Steve and Angi are back for a brand-new season of Knowing Hymn! In this episode, they explore one of the newest hymns from Hymns—For Home and Church: “The Power of the Holy Ghost” by Delys Waite Snyder.

Together, they discuss the doctrine and inspiration behind the hymn, the role of the Holy Ghost in our daily lives, and the powerful scriptural themes woven throughout the text. Along the way, they reflect on personal experiences with guidance, comfort, testimony, repentance, and learning to “speak with the tongue of angels.”

This episode also includes a full performance of the hymn.

• Returning to Knowing Hymn after 2½ years

• Thoughts on the new Hymns—For Home and Church collection

• Favorite newly released hymns

• The story behind “The Power of the Holy Ghost”

• The influence of the Holy Ghost in times of trial

• Speaking with “the tongue of angels”

• The Holy Ghost as Comforter, teacher, and guide

• Singing the hymn together

Hymn 1055 – “The Power of the Holy Ghost”
Words and music by Delys Waite Snyder

• 2 Nephi 32:2–3

• Mosiah 4:3

• Mosiah 5:2

• John 14:16–17

• John 14:26–27

• President Wilford Woodruff on the gift of the Holy Ghost

• President Henry B. Eyring (April 2015 General Conference)

• Elder Jeffrey R. Holland, “The Tongue of Angels” (April 2007 General Conference)

• Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing

• Faith in Every Footstep

• It Is Well with My Soul

• His Eye Is on the Sparrow

• Were You There?

• This Little Light of Mine

• Gethsemane

• Holy Places

• Anytime, Anywhere

• I Know That My Savior Loves Me

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This week on Knowing Hymn, we talk about hymn #87, God is Love with text by Thomas R Taylor and music by Thomas C Griggs. Learn about this wonderful hymn full of nature and love. Our hymn this week corresponds with the Come, Follow Me reading in 1, 2, and 3 John. Join us as we discuss finding God’s love in the world around us.  

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This week on Knowing Hymn, we talk about hymn #228, You Can Make the Pathway Bright with text by Helen Silcott Dungan and music by James Dungan. Learn about this husband/wife team that created this hymn of inspiration. Our hymn this week corresponds with the Come, Follow Me reading in 1 and 2 Peter. Join us as we discuss finding joy in the midst of adversity.

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This week on Knowing Hymn, we talk about hymn #26, Joseph Smith’s First Prayer with text by George Manwaring and music by Sylvanus Billings Pond and adapted by A.C. Smyth. Learn about this wonderful hymn that celebrates the beginning of the restoration of the gospel in the latter days. Our hymn this week corresponds with the Come, Follow Me reading in James. Join us as we discuss letting our faith compel us to action.

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This week on Knowing Hymn, we talk about hymn #128, When Faith Endures with text by Naomi W. Randall and music by Stephen M. Jones. Learn how this beautiful hymn of faith was constructed out of the faith of these two faithful saints. Our hymn this week corresponds with the Come, Follow Me reading in Hebrews 7-13. Join us as we discuss great examples of faith throughout the scriptures.

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On this special bonus episode of Knowing Hymn, Steve shares one of his compositions: a unique setting of the text of "I Need Thee Every Hour."

This week on Knowing Hymn, we talk about hymn #98, I Need Thee Every Hour with text by Annie S. Hawkes and music by Robert Lowry. Hear about the remarkable housewife who wrote over 400 hymn text and brought us these beautiful words of joy and comfort. Our hymn this week corresponds with the Come, Follow Me reading in Hebrews 1-6. Join us as we discuss our gracious, all-knowing, and all-compassionate Savior.

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This week on Knowing Hymn, we talk about hymn #293, Each Life that Touches Ours for Good with text by Karen Lynn Davidson and music by A. Laurence Lyon. Learn about the backstory of this hymn and how it can move us to a greater sense of gratitude and compassion. Our hymn this week corresponds with the Come, Follow Me reading in 1 and 2 Timothy, Titus, and Philemon. Join us as we discuss being an example of the believers to all around us.

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This week on Knowing Hymn, we talk about hymn #59, Come, O Thou King of Kings with text by Parley P. Pratt. Learn about this remarkable man of faith and his passionate pleading for the Lord to come again. Our hymn this week corresponds with the Come, Follow Me reading in 1 and 2 Thessalonians. Join us as we discuss the Second Coming of Jesus Christ.

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