Praise to the Man - Chorus

The chorus to Praise to the Man celebrates Joseph Smith and his great work in restoring the gospel on the earth.

Explain each phrase so the children understand what they are singing:

• Hail to the prophet - praise the prophet Joseph Smith
• ascended to Heaven - because of Joseph Smith's faithfulness, he went up to heaven
• Traitors and tyrants now fight him in vain - people that did not like Joseph Smith can't fight him anymore because he died knowing that the gospel will never be taken from the earth.
• Mingling with Gods, he will plan for his brethren - Joseph Smith and other prophets are preparing a place for us in heaven if we are righteous and obey God's commandments.
• Death cannot conquer the hero again - Joseph Smith can't die again.

Ask the children and teachers to help explain the meaning of each phrase.  They might have good explanations, too.  Sing one phrase at a time then sing two phrases together, and so on.

Review the first verse 2 or 3 times, then start the chorus.  This song will need to be reviewed every week so the children will truly know it by the fall.