Praise to the Man
Ricky Parkinson Lyrics
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Jesus anointed that Prophet and Seer.
Blessed to open the last dispensation,
Kings shall extol him, and nations revere.
Praise to his mem'ry, he died as a martyr;
Honored and blest be his ever great name!
Long shall his blood, which was shed by assassins,
Hail to the Prophet, ascended to heaven!
Traitors and tyrants now fight him in vain.
Mingling with Gods, he can plan for his brethren;
Death cannot conquer the hero again.
Great is his glory and endless his priesthood.
Ever and ever the keys he will hold.
Faithful and true, he will enter his kingdom,
Crowned in the midst of the prophets of old.
Hail to the Prophet, ascended to heaven!
Traitors and tyrants now fight him in vain.
Mingling with Gods, he can plan for his brethren;
Death cannot conquer the hero again.
Sacrifice brings forth the blessings of heaven;
Earth must atone for the blood of that man.
Wake up the world for the conflict of justice.
Millions shall know "Brother Joseph" again.
Hail to the Prophet, ascended to heaven!
Traitors and tyrants now fight him in vain.
Mingling with Gods, he can plan for his brethren;
Death cannot conquer the hero again.
The song "Praise to the Man" is a tribute to Joseph Smith, the founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. The first verse describes Joseph Smith as a man who communed with Jehovah and was anointed by Jesus as a prophet and seer. He was blessed to open the last dispensation, which refers to the idea that God reveals himself to humanity in different dispensations throughout history. Kings shall extol him, and nations revere him, meaning that Joseph Smith will be honored and respected by people all over the world.
The second verse praises Joseph Smith's memory and his martyrdom. He died for his beliefs and was honored and blessed for his great name. His blood, shed by assassins, plead unto heaven, while the earth lauds his fame. Joseph Smith's death is seen as a sacrifice that brings forth blessings from heaven, and his name has become a symbol of justice and righteousness.
The third verse celebrates Joseph Smith's ascension to heaven and his ability to plan for his brethren, meaning the members of the church. Traitors and tyrants fight him in vain, but he is mingling with gods and cannot be conquered by death. His glory is great, and his priesthood is endless. He will be faithful and true and will enter the kingdom of heaven, where he will be crowned in the midst of the prophets of old.
The final verse emphasizes the importance of sacrifice and atonement. Earth must atone for the blood of Joseph Smith, and the world must wake up to the conflict of justice. Millions will come to know "Brother Joseph" again, meaning that his legacy will continue to live on and inspire people for generations to come.
Line by Line Meaning
Praise to the man who communed with Jehovah!
Let us give our highest respect to the man who was able to communicate with God.
Jesus anointed that Prophet and Seer.
Jesus himself chose and blessed this great Prophet and visionary.
Blessed to open the last dispensation, Kings shall extol him, and nations revere.
He was divinely selected to introduce the final era for humanity, and his name will be exalted by people everywhere, including royalty.
Praise to his mem'ry, he died as a martyr; Honored and blest be his ever great name! Long shall his blood, which was shed by assassins, Plead unto heaven while the earth lauds his fame.
We honor the memory of this man who gave his life for what he believed in, and his legacy will continue to inspire us all. Even his innocent blood that spilt through cruelty shall cry out to heaven as a message of praise.
Hail to the Prophet, ascended to heaven! Traitors and tyrants now fight him in vain. Mingling with Gods, he can plan for his brethren; Death cannot conquer the hero again.
We hail this Prophet who rose to glory in heaven. His enemies who were once powerful and cruel now try in vain to battle against him. He is among the divine beings and can still plan and care for humanity. Death could not defeat this hero, for his spirit lives on.
Great is his glory and endless his priesthood. Ever and ever the keys he will hold. Faithful and true, he will enter his kingdom, Crowned in the midst of the prophets of old.
His glory is immense and his authority as a religious leader is eternal. His power will never expire, and he will continue to serve faithfully. He will gain entrance into the kingdom of heaven and be honored among the great prophets of the past.
Sacrifice brings forth the blessings of heaven; Earth must atone for the blood of that man. Wake up the world for the conflict of justice. Millions shall know "Brother Joseph" again.
Through sacrifice, we can receive divine blessings. The world must make amends for the injustice that was done to this great man. Let us awaken the world to the struggle of justice that we may call him "Brother Joseph" again and again.
Hail to the Prophet, ascended to heaven! Traitors and tyrants now fight him in vain. Mingling with Gods, he can plan for his brethren; Death cannot conquer the hero again.
We hail this Prophet who rose to glory in heaven. His enemies who were once powerful and cruel now try in vain to battle against him. He is among the divine beings and can still plan and care for humanity. Death could not defeat this hero, for his spirit lives on.
Contributed by Jordan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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