The History of "What Is This Thing That Men Call Death?" - Janice Kapp Perry

Composer Janice Kapp Perry tells the touching story of her hymn "What Is This Thing That Men Call Death?" The lyrics for the hymn came from a poem by former Church president, Gordon B. Hinckley.

[@TheRealDonLayton]

I still miss President Hinckley tremendously. I hope to meet him one day.

[@argo12]

It's 2020 now and I'm watching this again to remember this story. This brought me to tears, remembering my loved ones who have slipped past my reaching hands. There is so much peace to know death is not the end, and yet it's still so hard to be separated from those lovely faces and voices. Until we meet again.

[@dalehilltopfarm]

Certainly one of the best stories I've read in a while. A tribute to faithfulness.

[@uzzielvelazquez8860]

I loved the story. And I love this piece of art, Thank you for sharing, I played it on the piano last Sunday and it really touches profoundly a human's heart. Til we meet again dad and dear president Hinckey.

[@SarahPriceHancock]

What a touching story and hymn. Thank you for sharing.

[@BautistaIsolina52]

Amen. Gorden B. Hinckley.
Beyond The Veil. Missing you.

[@profeluisegarcia]

WHAT A lovely woman is this lady¡¡
Luis Garcia
Manizales (Colombia)

[@rafahflores]

What an amazing hymn, literally touched my heart in these difficult times, it's like the balm of Gilead in my life. Thank you very much for sharing this video!.

[@eliserieke9308]

Listening to this evening (early morning) of 9/11/2020. It brings a whole different meaning to that event

[@aloha42506]

Such a beautiful music. Missing Pres. Hinckley:(

[@waynelkamaikiolemauga1428]

😢😢😢when I was 8 years old...that when president Hinkly past away...m😢😢😢😢😖😔

[@starlegends3092]

Wow, thanks for sharing!

[@peggybogar3059]

I would like the words printed too, with the music.

[@JAGHarpProductions]

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