We Have a Work to Do
President Gordon B. Hinckley
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The speaker reminisces about their own youth when scripture reading was not common among young people, contrasting it with the current generation's familiarity with the word of the Lord.
I look back to my own youth. Neither young men nor young women were doing much scripture reading at that time. What a marvelous change has been wrought. A new generation is arising who are familiar with the word of the Lord.
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We Have a Work to Do
President Gordon B. Hinckley
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The speaker concludes with a call to maintain the faith of their fathers and to be true to it until death.
At the opening of this session, the choir sang a wonderful hymn. "Faith of our fathers, holy faith, We will be true to thee till death!" (Hymns,1985, no. 84). I would like to leave that thought with you: "Faith of our fathers, holy faith, We will be true to thee till death!" God bless you, my beloved associates, in this glorious work, I humbly pray in the name of Him whom we all serve, even the Lord Jesus Christ, amen.
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We Have a Work to Do
Elder Lloyd P. George
- Of the First Quorum of the Seventy
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Two missionaries visited a home where they met a man in his seventies who introduced them to his sister and 99-year-old mother. The mother, who had been taught by missionaries at the age of 20 but never invited to be baptized, was finally baptized after her 100th birthday.
Two of our missionaries knocked on a door one day. It was opened by a man in his seventies. He said, “No, I don’t think I am interested, but let me ask my sister and my mother. They may want to talk to you.†He was in his seventies, his sister was in her eighties, and their mother was ninety-nine.
The missionaries taught them, and a baptismal date was set. Mother became so excited and happy that she ended up in the hospital. So another baptismal date was set. Now, this is the ... (continued)
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We Have a Work to Do
President Gordon B. Hinckley
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The speaker describes the positive feeling they get from the current generation of young people, acknowledging that while some may not meet expectations, many choose to live righteously.
Growing up in a worldly environment that is laden with immorality and filth of every kind, our youth, for the most part, are meeting the challenge of living in the world without partaking of the evils of the world. It is with the young men as it is with the young women. Last evening this tabernacle was filled with fathers and sons, and hundreds of thousands were gathered in other halls across the Church. It is wonderful to feel the pulse of this generation of young people.
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We Have a Work to Do
President Gordon B. Hinckley
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The speaker references the war in heaven and the ongoing battle of free agency, highlighting the choices people, including many young men and women, make to follow the path of righteousness.
Of course, there are some who do not measure up. That has been the case since the time of the great war in heaven described by John the Revelator. The issue then was free agency as it is today. Then, as now, choices had to be made.
"And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,
"And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven.
"And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Sata ... (continued)
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We Have a Work to Do
President Gordon B. Hinckley
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The speaker encourages everyone to improve and be more kind, merciful, and forgiving, and to put past weaknesses behind them.
My beloved associates, far more of us need to awake and arouse our faculties to an awareness of the great everlasting truths of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Each of us can do a little better than we have been doing. We can be a little more kind. We can be a little more merciful. We can be a little more forgiving. We can put behind us our weaknesses of the past, and go forth with new energy and increased resolution to improve the world about us, in our homes, in our places of employment, in our so ... (continued)
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We Have a Work to Do
President Gordon B. Hinckley
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The speaker calls for action, urging everyone to work harder and trust in the Lord, while balancing their time and energy between the Church, employment, and family.
We have work to do, you and I, so very much of it. Let us roll up our sleeves and get at it, with a new commitment, putting our trust in the Lord.
(Hymns,1985, no. 30)
We can do it, if we will be prayerful and faithful. We can do better than we have ever done before.
The Church needs your strength. It needs your love and loyalty and devotion. It needs a little more of your time and energy.
I am not asking anyone to give more at the expense of his or her employer. We have an obligation to be men ... (continued)
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We Have a Work to Do
President Gordon B. Hinckley
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The speaker leaves an apostolic blessing for happiness, peace, and love in the homes and lives of the audience, encouraging them to live with faith.
Now, my beloved brethren and sisters, as we return to our homes, may we go in safety, pondering the things we have heard these past two days. May we go with determination to try a little harder to be a little better. Please know that we are not without understanding of some of your problems. We are aware that many of you carry very heavy burdens. We plead with the Lord in your behalf. We add our prayers to your prayers that you may find solutions to your problems. We leave a blessing upon you, e ... (continued)
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We Have Been There All the Time
Elder Paul H. Dunn
- Of the Presidency of the First Quorum of the Seventy
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The speaker mentions his daughter Janet, who is in the hospital, and reflects on the importance of cherishing moments with loved ones.
Our daughter Janet lies in a hospital bed at this very moment, and she and we know what great moments we have to share. And you know, Janet, our great faith and our feeling.
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We Have Been There All the Time
Elder Paul H. Dunn
- Of the Presidency of the First Quorum of the Seventy
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Julia Ward Howe seeks help for an individual from a busy senator, who claims he is too busy to help individuals, to which Howe responds that even God hasn't reached that stage yet.
Do you remember Julia Ward Howe who told a senator on one occasion, “I am in need of help for a very special person�
“Julia, I am so busyâ€, he said, “I can no longer concern myself with individuals.â€
She replied, “That’s remarkable. Even God hasn’t reached that stage yet.†(SeeRichard Evans’ Quote Book,p. 165.)
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We Have Been There All the Time
Elder Paul H. Dunn
- Of the Presidency of the First Quorum of the Seventy
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The speaker reflects on the frequent questions his daughters asked during car trips about when they would arrive at their destination, drawing a parallel to adults asking similar questions about life milestones.
While my daughters were growing up, during the many trips we took in our car, the most often-asked question was, “When will we get there, Dad?†And “How long will it take?†I couldn’t help but think that those questions are much like some that we adults ask. We think we will be happy when we arrive at a certain destination, our schooling is finished, we get a better job, we arrive at a certain income, the baby is born, our bills are paid, we recover from our illnes ... (continued)
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We Have Been There All the Time
Elder Paul H. Dunn
- Of the Presidency of the First Quorum of the Seventy
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A grandmother moving out of her home reminisces about her late husband and how she used to scold him for leaving his hat on the sewing machine, realizing too late the triviality of the annoyance.
I remember a grandmother who had been widowed early in her life and was moving out of her home. Her granddaughter, about to be married herself, was carefully helping her pack the boxes of dishes and the faded towels. “See that sewing machine over there in the corner?†the grandmother asked. “Your grandfather always left his hat there when he came home in the evening. I used to scold him all the time about it. ‘Just put your hat on the hook,’ I’d say. ‘ ... (continued)
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We Have Been There All the Time
Elder Paul H. Dunn
- Of the Presidency of the First Quorum of the Seventy
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The speaker shares a personal reflection on the quiet moment he experienced in his daughter's bedroom after she left for college, realizing the significance of the time they spent together.
Our last daughter left for college this past month, and the eighteen years of daily living with her were suddenly over. Where had they gone? What minute, what hour, what day or night had swallowed up all those joyous, giggling, growing-up years? The first night she was away, I slipped into her bedroom, looked at her record player, and thought of all those times I had mechanically said, “Would you turn down the music!†And I thought, too, how often in the days ahead we’d be lon ... (continued)
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We Have Been There All the Time
Elder Paul H. Dunn
- Of the Presidency of the First Quorum of the Seventy
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A little boy at church asks his father about a plaque honoring those who died in the service, humorously misunderstanding it as a reference to a church service.
It recalls to mind an experience—perhaps you know it—of a little inquisitive boy who came to church with his father, and as they walked into the foyer, the boy noticed the usual trophy case over which were placed several large plaques. Curiosity got to the little boy. He pulled on his dad’s coattail and said, “Dad, what’s that one?â€
The father moved a little closer and read the inscription, patted his boy on the head, and said, “Son, that’s a ... (continued)
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We Have Been There All the Time
Elder Paul H. Dunn
- Of the Presidency of the First Quorum of the Seventy
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A busy young mother is stopped by her three-year-old daughter who simply wants to tell her that she loves her, reminding the mother of the importance of pausing to appreciate loved ones.
A young mother was running late to a very important meeting one time. As she dashed from her bedroom, her little three-year-old stopped her and said, “Mommy. Mom.â€
To which the mother replied, “Can’t you see I’m busy?â€
“Mom, I need to tell you something.â€
“Not now,†said the mother with an impatient wave of her hand.
“Mom,†began the little girl again.
“Oh, what is it?†said the mother.
“I just wanted to ... (continued)
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We Have Great Reason to Rejoice
Carole M. Stephens
- First Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency
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The speaker observed their 10-year-old grandson, Porter, providing comfort and support to his grieving grandmother during a family gathering for the speaker's father-in-law's passing.
When my father-in-law passed away, our family gathered together to greet others who came to pay their respects. Throughout the evening, as I visited with family and friends, I often noticed our 10-year-old grandson, Porter, standing near my mother-in-law"”his "granny." Sometimes he was standing behind her, watching over her. Once I noticed his arm linked with hers. I watched him pat her hands, give her little hugs, and stand by her side.
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Carole M. Stephens
- First Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency
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The speaker sent a note to Porter, praising him for his actions at the funeral and explaining how they were in keeping with the covenants he made at baptism, and Porter responded with gratitude and a feeling of warmth in his heart.
For several days after that experience, I couldn"™t get this image out of my mind. I was prompted to send Porter a note, telling him what I had observed. I emailed him and told him what I had seen and felt. I reminded Porter of the covenants he had made when he was baptized, quoting Alma"™s words in Mosiah chapter 18: "And now, as ye are desirous to come into the fold of God, and to be called his people, and are willing to bear one another"™s burdens, that they may be light; "Yea, and are ... (continued)
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Carole M. Stephens
- First Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency
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Jeanne, a Young Women adviser, sets a goal to hike to Malan's Peak but ends up having a different kind of adventure with Ashley and Emma, focusing on companionship and the beauty of the journey rather than the destination.
Jeanne serves as a Young Women adviser. Several months ago she learned about an upcoming activity for the youth in the ward: hiking to a place called Malan"™s Peak. She was excited because she had recently set a goal to make that climb. When she arrived at the trailhead, her good friend Ashley approached her. Linking arms with Jeanne, she offered to hike with her, saying, "I"™ll go with you." Ashley, who was 16 years old at the time, had some physical challenges that made it difficult for ... (continued)
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We Have Great Reason to Rejoice
Carole M. Stephens
- First Counselor in the Relief Society General Presidency
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Maria Kuzina, a convert in Omsk, Russia, exemplifies covenant-keeping by ministering to her community, inviting people to her home, and actively participating in missionary work, despite not having a priesthood holder in her home.
Maria Kuzina is a covenant daughter of God who knows who she is and what God expects of her. When she welcomed me into her home in Omsk, Russia, I thought I was there to serve her, but I soon realized that I was there to learn from her. A convert to the Church, Maria lives by the direction found in Luke 22: "When thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren." She has faith in the words of our living prophet, President Thomas S. Monson, who said: "Now is the time for members and missionaries t ... (continued)
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We Have Kept the Faith
Elder Eduardo Ayala
- Of the Seventy
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An elderly man in the Mantaro Valley expresses gratitude during a closing prayer for a past visit by President Kimball, who had blessed the land.
As he gave the closing prayer in one of the conference sessions, a worthy elderly man, nearly eighty years of age, expressed well the ways in which they remember the prophets. In his prayer he said, "Heavenly Father, we give thee thanks for having sent one of thy servants here to the Mantaro Valley, where thy beloved servant, President Kimball, knelt down and blessed this land that it would feed us and always provide us a livelihood."
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