"In the heav’ns are parents single? No, the thought makes reason stare; Truth is reason—truth eternal Tells me I’ve a mother there. When I leave this frail existence— When I lay this mortal by, Father, mother, may I meet you In your royal court on high?"
— Eliza R. Snow

January 1, 1970

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Musicians from the United States19th-century poets from the United StatesWomen authors from the United StatesLeaders in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsHymnwriters from the United States
Original Language: English

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"My Father in Heaven" provides the lyrics to the hymn "O My Father", still sung by Latter-day Saints