"Let There Be Light"
Elder Levi Edgar Young
- Of the First Council of the Seventy
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Roger Williams, the founder of Providence, Rhode Island, concluded that there could be no recovery from apostasy until Christ sent new apostles to plant churches anew.
The words of Pastor Robinson recall what Roger Williams, the founder of Providence, Rhode Island, once said. Williams was much disturbed as to his right to administer the ordinances of the church, and finally he came to the conclusion that there could "be no recovery out of the apostasy till Christ shall send forth new apostles to plant churches anew."
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"Let There Be Light"
Elder Levi Edgar Young
- Of the First Council of the Seventy
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Christopher Columbus believed he was an agent of God when he reached the western world and offered a prayer of protection for himself and the world.
When Christopher Columbus reached this western world in 1492, he in time expressed to the king and queen of Spain that he was "the agent in the hands of God, to go forth upon the mighty waters." According to Washington Irving, Columbus when he set foot on the island of San Salvador uttered the following prayer in Latin. Translated it reads:
Oh God, our eternal Father, eternal, eternally an omnipotent creator of heaven and earth and sea, we glorify thy holy word for our protection and the protect ... (continued)
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"Let There Be Light"
Elder Levi Edgar Young
- Of the First Council of the Seventy
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Edward Winslow recorded Pastor Robinson's parting words to the Pilgrims, urging them to be open to new truths from God and to carefully examine what they accept as truth.
Edward Winslow was the third signer of the Mayflower Compact, and it was he who recorded the following parting words of Pastor Robinson, as the Pilgrims left the shore of Holland for their long journey:
Brethren, we are now quickly to part from one another, and whether I may ever live to see your face on earth any more, the God of Heaven only knows: but whether the Lord hath appointed that or not, I charge you before God and His blessed angels, that you follow me no farther than you have seen me ... (continued)
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"Let There Be Light"
Elder Levi Edgar Young
- Of the First Council of the Seventy
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Julia Deane Hayne, a noted actress, gave a beautiful goodbye message to President Brigham Young and the people of Salt Lake City, acknowledging the divine art of the theatre built by pioneers.
During the days when the pioneers were working hard to establish their homes and redeem the soil they gave examples of their culture in many ways. For example, they built a theatre here in Salt Lake City which became known throughout America and in England, France, and Italy. Famous actors came to play on its stage. President Brigham Young gave the people a love for the drama. It was he who had the theatre built. One time a noted actress, Julia Deane Hayne, in leaving to return to New York, ga ... (continued)
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"Let Us Move This Work Forward"
President Gordon B. Hinckley
- Second Counselor in the First Presidency
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The speaker reflects on the inspiration received from President Spencer W. Kimball's attendance at the conference sessions, despite not being able to speak.
All of us have appreciated the attendance of President Spencer W. Kimball in all four of the general sessions. Although he has not been able to speak to us, we have been able to look into his face, and that has been an inspiration. We know that he still stands as the prophet of the Lord in this day.
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"Let Us Move This Work Forward"
President Gordon B. Hinckley
- Second Counselor in the First Presidency
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The speaker recounts the process of calling men and their families to serve as mission presidents, highlighting their willingness and the emotional impact on their families.
We shall soon be extending calls to sixty or more men to go out and preside over missions. We will give them more time than the Brethren gave mission presidents many years ago when they simply read their names in such conferences as this. Those with whom we will be speaking in the next two or three months will not be leaving until next July. We live in a very complex society, and we recognize that men need a period of time to get their affairs in order.
Over the past years it has been my respons ... (continued)
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"Let Us Move This Work Forward"
President Gordon B. Hinckley
- Second Counselor in the First Presidency
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The speaker shares his experience of never having anyone turn down a call to serve, and even those who are not called feel a lasting impact and often volunteer later.
In all of my experience I have never had anyone turn down such a call. There have been a few who, when I have inquired concerning their circumstances, we have felt that they should not go, at least at that time. But even in those cases a strange thing happens. Once a man has been talked with concerning such an assignment, even though a call was not extended, he never seems to get over it. Before long he is writing a letter or telephoning to say that he is ready to go.
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"Let Us Move This Work Forward"
President Gordon B. Hinckley
- Second Counselor in the First Presidency
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The speaker tells of a man who was willing to accept a church responsibility in a distant land despite the financial sacrifice it would entail for his retirement.
Only a week ago a man was recommended for a responsibility in a distant land. After I had checked out his worthiness and his capacity, I called him and talked with him. I wanted to know about his circumstances. I asked when he would be due for retirement from his employment. He indicated in about five years. I asked what leaving now would do to his future retirement income. He told me that it would mean a very substantial cut in that income. After going into this and other matters, I felt to exc ... (continued)
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"Let Virtue Garnish Thy Thoughts"
President David O. McKay
- (Read by his son, David Lawrence McKay)
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The speaker expresses his appreciation for fellowship and the company of his associates, which has grown stronger with age.
It has always been my nature to enjoy the company of my associates. I love to be with my friends. The older I grow, the more intense becomes my appreciation of fellowship in the brotherhood of Christ. I sense that tonight more deeply, more sincerely than ever before.
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"Let Virtue Garnish Thy Thoughts"
President David O. McKay
- (Read by his son, David Lawrence McKay)
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The speaker reflects on a personal experience during his mission in Scotland where he felt discouraged and homesick but found inspiration from an inscription on a building.
Remember this as a guideline in whatever position you are called to serve: 'What e'er thou art, act well thy part.' That, of course, applies to moral and lawful endeavors, and not to harmful or villainous actions. That influenced me many years ago when, as I have told some of you before, Peter G. Johnston and I were walking around Stirling Castle in Scotland. I was discouraged; I was just starting my mission. I had been snubbed that day in tracting. I was homesick. We walked around the Stirling ... (continued)
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"Let Your Light So Shine Before Men..."
Elder LeGrand Richards
- Of the Council of the Twelve Apostles
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National representatives of the Boy Scout organization were impressed by the dance festival in Salt Lake City, stating that it seemed impossible, but the Mormons made it happen.
I think it was at that very same conference that we had national representatives of the Boy Scout organization here. After they had seen what was done at the stadium in our dance festival (at that particular time the Boy Scouts put on a demonstration), one of them made a statement like this: 'It can't be done, but you people do it.'
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"Let Your Light So Shine Before Men..."
Elder LeGrand Richards
- Of the Council of the Twelve Apostles
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A great economist, moved to tears, expressed his admiration for the kind of Christianity he found in the valleys of the mountains, suggesting it could save the world.
A short time ago we had a great economist here in our midst. One of our banker friends gave a luncheon for him at the Hotel Utah. Twenty-five of us were invited to attend that luncheon. The President of the Church said a few words, the governor of the state said a few words, and then they asked this great leader if he would like to say something. He stood up, and his jaw began to quiver, and the tears began rolling down his cheeks. Then he made a statement like this: 'I have never stood in such ... (continued)
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"Let Your Light So Shine Before Men..."
Elder LeGrand Richards
- Of the Council of the Twelve Apostles
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Dr. Polian from Iran, after studying American people for 11 months, found a more favorable impression of them in two days in Salt Lake City than the rest of his time in the U.S.
We had a Dr. Polian here in our midst just a few years ago. He was sent to the United States by the Iranian government to study the American people, and he told the receptionist in the Church Office Building: 'I have been in the United States 11 months as a representative from my government to study the American people, and I have obtained a more favorable impression of them in the two days I have spent in Salt Lake City than in all the rest of the 11 months.'
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"Let Your Light So Shine Before Men..."
Elder LeGrand Richards
- Of the Council of the Twelve Apostles
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A prominent woman from New York, after attending the MIA June Conference, acknowledged that she already knew the spiritual capital of the world was Salt Lake City.
Just a few years ago we had a prominent woman here from New York. She came to attend our MIA June Conference. I had the privilege of meeting her several times. She was escorted around in the different departments, as many as she could attend. On Sunday morning we had our meeting here directed by the First Presidency. As she went into the little anteroom, I walked up to her, and calling her by name, I said, 'Mrs. So and So, someday you will know that the spiritual capital of the world is Salt Lak ... (continued)
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"Let Your Light So Shine Before Men..."
Elder LeGrand Richards
- Of the Council of the Twelve Apostles
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A non-member in Mississippi expressed his changed perception of Mormons and his desire to be good enough to join the Church after attending their meetings.
While I was president of the Southern States Mission, I held a conference in Columbia, Mississippi. At the close of the morning session, a young man came up to me and asked me if he could talk in the afternoon session of the conference. I said, 'Certainly, if you would like to.' 'But,' he said, 'I am not a member of your Church.' 'Oh,' I said, 'that doesn't make any difference. You can't hurt our people.' So we let him talk. He stood up and said, 'I was raised here in Mississippi to believe that ... (continued)
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"Let Your Light So Shine Before Men..."
Elder LeGrand Richards
- Of the Council of the Twelve Apostles
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The speaker recounts various instances where non-members spoke highly of Mormons, including a man who wanted to join the Church after Mormon elders visited his home, and others who praised Mormons as neighbors.
Reputation of Mormons
I used to like to check up a little on us when I was a mission president. I was driving along the highway in Alabama one day, and a man was hobbling along the highway. I picked him up, and as we drove along a little way, I said, 'I suppose you have no idea whom you are sitting by?' He looked me over and said, 'No.' I said, 'Have you ever met a Mormon elder?' His face lighted up, and he said, 'We had two of them in our home last week, and we have one of their bibles [meaning ... (continued)
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"Life and Peace and Voices from the Past"
Elder Richard L. Evans
- Of the Council of the Twelve Apostles
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Melvin J. Ballard speaks about the divine potential within every individual.
Melvin J. Ballard is one. A printed card which has crossed the desk of some of us these past few days gives these sentences of a paragraph by Brother Ballard:
Man is a child of God, therefore he partakes of the divine nature of his Father. Within him lie germs of infinite development. Potentially he is a godlike being. Therefore he may rise eternally towards the likeness of his Father in heaven. Upward, divine, unending is man's destiny.
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"Life and Peace and Voices from the Past"
Elder Richard L. Evans
- Of the Council of the Twelve Apostles
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Matthew Cowley speaks about the strength shown in prayer.
I have thought of Brother Matthew Cowley and the last talk he gave here, as I recall, a beautiful talk on prayer:
Some people think it is a sign of weakness to get upon one's knees and pray to our Heavenly Father. It's the greatest sign of strength that exists. No men are greater than
when they are upon their knees in communion with God and having a sacred interview with
him.
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"Life and Peace and Voices from the Past"
Elder Richard L. Evans
- Of the Council of the Twelve Apostles
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Thomas E. McKay advocates for love at home, sharing a personal example from his father.
The voice of Thomas E. McKay, you will remember it, pleading for love at home. I think it
was the last talk he gave here:
I never heard my father, and nobody else did, speak an unkind word to my mother, so it has
not been difficult for me to say kind words.
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"Life and Peace and Voices from the Past"
Elder Richard L. Evans
- Of the Council of the Twelve Apostles
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📖 general conference
Oscar Kirkham is remembered for his phrases about trust and influence.
You will remember those two phrases recalled by Brother Hanks at the funeral service of
Brother Oscar Kirkham:
"Your name is safe in our home""”and "What will it do to the man?"
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