Stephens, Evan

LDS. Welsh-born American, 1854–1930. Born in Pen cader, he emigrated at age twelve with his parents to Salt Lake City, Utah, and they settled in the town of Willard. His ambition and musical talent carried him from an obscure boyhood to a place of honor in the history of Latter-day Saint music as conductor, author, and com

poser. George D. Pyper quoted President Wilford Woodruff on the occasion of the Tabernacle Choir’s winning second place, under Evan Stephens’ direction, at the Chicago World’s Fair in 1893: “A shepherd boy came down from the mountains and is here today to contest in this great competition” (Stories of Latter-day Saint Hymns, 63).

What Was Witnessed in the Heavens? 11 (Music)
Awake, Ye Saints of God, Awake! 17 (Music)
The Voice of God Again Is Heard, 18 (Text and music)
We Ever Pray for Thee, 23; 312 (Text; musical adaptation)
Our Mountain Home So Dear, 33 (Music)
For the Strength of the Hills, 35 (Music)
Lo, the Mighty God Appearing! 55 (Music)
Raise Your Voices to the Lord, 61 (Text and music)
Praise Ye the Lord, 74 (Music)
Father, Thy Children to Thee Now Raise, 91 (Text and music)
Ye Simple Souls Who Stray, 118 (Music)
Lean on My Ample Arm, 120 (Music)
In Remembrance of Thy Suffering, 183 (Text and music)
Today, While the Sun Shines, 229 (Music)
Let Us All Press On, 243 (Text and music)
True to the Faith, 254 (Text and music)
See, the Mighty Angel Flying, 330 (Music)
O Home Beloved, 337 (Text)