Witnesses to the Book of Mormon
President Milton R. Hunter
- Of the First Council of the Seventy
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The Prophet Joseph Smith received a witness from Jesus Christ and the Angel Moroni that the translation of the Book of Mormon was correct and the book was true.
Shortly before the Prophet Joseph Smith had completed translating the Book of Mormon, Jesus Christ and the Angel Moroni bore witness that the translation was correct and the book was true.
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Witnesses to the Book of Mormon
President Milton R. Hunter
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An Indian prince named Ixtlilxochitl wrote a book that parallels the history found in the Book of Mormon, supporting its truthfulness.
Ixtlilxochitl, an Indian prince who lived in the valley of Mexico, wrote a book containing the history of his ancestors from the time of their arrival in America until the coming of the Spaniards. He wrote his book from documents inherited from his ancestors. Thus, the Works of Ixtlilxochitl constitutes a Lamanite version of the history of the ancient Americans, while the Book of Mormon represents the Nephite version.
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Witnesses to the Book of Mormon
President Milton R. Hunter
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The Book of Mormon and the Works of Ixtlilxochitl both describe the Jaredites' journey from the Tower of Babel to America.
The Book of Mormon claims that ancient America was settled first by a group of colonizers called Jaredites, who came from the Tower of Babel. Ixtlilxochitl also claims that the first settlers to come to America following the flood came from 'a very high tower or the Tower of Babel.'
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Witnesses to the Book of Mormon
President Milton R. Hunter
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After the conquest of Guatemala by Don Pedro Pizarro, the Indians wrote four books that support the Book of Mormon's claim that the ancient Americans came from across the sea.
Shortly after Don Pedro Pizarro and his conquistadors conquered Guatemala, or about 1550 A.D., the Indians of that land wrote four books. They were: The Annals of the Cakchiquels, Title of the Lords of Totonicatpan, Popol Vuh, and the Anales de los Xahil. These books all give added testimony to the Book of Mormon.
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Witnesses to the Book of Mormon
President Milton R. Hunter
- Of the First Council of the Seventy
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The Quiche Indians claimed to be descendants of Israel, similar to the Book of Mormon's claim that the Nephites, Lamanites, and Mulekites were descendants of Israel.
The Quiche Indians who wrote Totonicapan declared that they were 'descendants of Israel, of the same language and the same customs . . . They were, the sons of Abraham and Jacob.' The Book of Mormon made a similar claim.
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Witnesses to the Book of Mormon
President Milton R. Hunter
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The Book of Mormon and the Works of Ixtlilxochitl both mention a group of colonists who did not have their language confounded and who crossed lands and seas to reach America.
In order that we might make additional comparison of the Book of Mormon and the Works of Ixtlilxochitl, we quote the Jaredite record: '. . . the Lord had compassion upon Jared; therefore he did not confound the language of [Jared's people]' Then the Lord guided Jared's colonists over the land to the seashore and, in barges brought them to America, 'into a land which [he declared] is choice above all the lands of the earth.' The comparable story in Ixtlilxochitl states: '. . . and the Tultecas, w ... (continued)
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Witnesses to the Book of Mormon
President Milton R. Hunter
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Both the Book of Mormon and the Works of Ixtlilxochitl describe migrations from the Old World to America, including groups from Jerusalem who became known as Nephites and Lamanites.
Both the Book of Mormon and the Works of Ixtlilxochitl claim that two other groups of colonists migrated from the Old World to America. The first of these groups came from Jerusalem in 600 B.C. They split into two groups, called Nephites and Lamanites. The latter group became dark or bronze colored, such as the American Indians. The third group, the Mulekites, left Jerusalem in 586 B.C. and later merged with the Nephites.
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Witnesses to the Book of Mormon
President Milton R. Hunter
- Of the First Council of the Seventy
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Ixtlilxochitl describes a terrible storm in America at the time of Christ's crucifixion, which confirms the Book of Mormon account.
It is of significance to note that Ixtlilxochitl describes the terrible storm that occurred in America at the time of the crucifixion of Christ, which confirms the Book of Mormon account. To quote Ixtlilxochitl: '. . . the sun and the moon eclipsed, and the earth trembled, and the rocks broke, and many other things and signs took place . . . This happened in the year of ce Calli, which, adjusting the count to ours, comes to be at the same time when Christ our Lord suffered, and they say it happe ... (continued)
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Witnesses to the Book of Mormon
President Milton R. Hunter
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After a terrible storm and three days of darkness, the Nephites gathered and witnessed the descent of Jesus Christ from heaven, who then taught them for over a month.
Following this terrible storm and three days of darkness, the Nephites gathered together around the temple in Bountiful. They heard a voice speak three times from heaven. The third time they perceived that it said: 'Behold my Beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased, in whom I have glorified my name—hear ye him.' They all looked up toward heaven and saw a 'man descending out of heaven . . . clothed in a white robe.' He came down and stood in their midst and said: 'Behold, I am Jesus Christ, ... (continued)
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Woman"”Of Infinite Worth
Elder Russell M. Nelson
- Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
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The speaker reflects on his admiration for his wife and daughters as they fulfill their roles as mothers and observes the intuitive and nurturing nature of his wife.
As I have watched my beloved companion and our dear daughters stretch to meet the challenging demands of these sacred roles, I have truly been inspired. I have marveled at Mother’s forecast that a child would break out with measles or chicken pox well before my trained medical eye would have so predicted. I have watched the incredible calm of Mother when her child experienced a convulsive seizure.
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Woman"”Of Infinite Worth
Elder Russell M. Nelson
- Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
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The speaker recalls a moment when his young daughter wanted money for ice cream, and he suggested she earn it, to which she humorously replied that she didn't like to work.
Mother is 'secretary of labor' for her home. She teaches the work ethic with its responsibilities and rewards. Father, too, shares that duty. I remember a hot Saturday afternoon years ago when one of our little daughters heard the chimes of an approaching ice-cream wagon. She asked me for some money. A bit heartlessly, I replied, 'Sweetheart, why don’t you earn your money like everyone else does?' I’ll never forget her reply. 'But, Daddy,' she said, 'I don’t like to work!' ( ... (continued)
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Woman"”Of Infinite Worth
Elder Russell M. Nelson
- Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
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The speaker expresses gratitude for the unmarried teachers from his past who were influential in his life and who were concerned with what he was to become, not just what he was to acquire.
I am indebted to so many wonderful men and women who were my teachers. From grade school, I remember Miss Crow, Miss McLean, Miss Starr, and others. Later, Miss Bradford, Miss Cunningham, and Miss Snow were among my favorites. They were modest, gracious, and moral examples. They were not concerned with what I was to acquire, but with what I was to become. These marvelous unmarried teachers exerted an influence distinct from that of my angel mother. Their gleaming hopes, vicarious ambitions, and ... (continued)
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Woman"”Of Infinite Worth
Elder Russell M. Nelson
- Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
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The speaker shares a story of a female lawyer interviewed on television who decided to stay home with her child, emphasizing that only she could fulfill the role of mother to her child.
A woman teaches priorities by precept and example. Recently I watched a television program in which a female lawyer was being interviewed. She was at home with her child on a full-time basis. When asked of her decision, she replied, 'Oh, I may go back to the law sometime, but not now. For me, the issue is simple. Any lawyer could take care of my clients, but only I should be the mother of this child.'
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Woman"”Of Infinite Worth
Elder Russell M. Nelson
- Of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles
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The speaker recalls attending an international symposium where a leading scholar emphasized the need for research into the fundamental questions of existence, which reminded the speaker of the teachings provided by Primary teachers and mothers.
Well do I remember attending an important international symposium. The speaker was one of the world’s leading scholars, addressing a learned society with faculty representatives from major universities near and far. He said, in effect, that libraries of the world are being filled with case histories and anecdotal research. He pled for a significant change in direction. 'What we need,' he said, 'is research in things that really matter. We need to learn more about why we are here, where we ... (continued)
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Womanhood: The Highest Place of Honor
President James E. Faust
- Second Counselor in the First Presidency
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The speaker recounts his own experience as a boy with one of the 1916 Beehive girls' requirements, which involved harnessing a horse that stepped on his toe.
"Without help or advice care for and harness a team at least five times [and] drive 50 miles during one season." One time as a barefoot boy I was putting a harness on a horse and he stepped on my toe.
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Womanhood: The Highest Place of Honor
President James E. Faust
- Second Counselor in the First Presidency
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A young girl misunderstands 'Beehives' as 'Honeyhives' and 'Mia Maids' as 'Mermaids' while making paper airplanes for each young woman in her mother's group.
The many Beehive and Mia Maid girls in this audience remind me of this little anecdote written by a sister who was preparing for a Young Women activity. She said: 'My 5-year-old daughter asked me how many "˜Honeyhives"™ I had. After a little discussion, I determined she was talking about Beehives. I counted the young women who were Beehives and told her. She had made a paper airplane for each young woman, and proceeded to count out the appropriate number of airplanes. When she was finished, s ... (continued)
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Womanhood: The Highest Place of Honor
President James E. Faust
- Second Counselor in the First Presidency
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The speaker shares a story of Emily Jensen, a 16-year-old girl who suffered a severe injury from a car accident, had to relearn everything, and showed remarkable faith and courage during her recovery.
Let me tell you of one young woman who has demonstrated remarkable strength in the face of great tragedy. On April 17, 1999, a big van broadsided a car and severely injured 16-year-old Emily Jensen. Her skull was fractured, and she was in a coma for three months, and six months in the hospital. She has had to learn everything again as if from birth. It would have been easy to give up, but giving up is not in Emily"™s vocabulary. She works so hard at recovery that she runs the equivalent of a 2 ... (continued)
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Women and Gospel Learning in the Home
President Henry B. Eyring
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Eve received knowledge first about the fruit of the tree of knowledge, which was necessary for her and Adam to keep all of God's commandments and form a family.
For instance, it was Eve who received the knowledge that Adam needed to partake of the fruit of the tree of knowledge for them to keep all of God"™s commandments and to form a family. I do not know why it came to Eve first, but Adam and Eve were perfectly united when the knowledge was poured out on Adam.
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Women and Gospel Learning in the Home
President Henry B. Eyring
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The speaker recalls his mother's quiet words of assurance when he left home for military service, reminiscent of the faith and teachings of the mothers of the sons of Helaman.
Another example of the Lord"™s using the nurturing gifts of women is the way He strengthened the sons of Helaman. I get a lump in my throat when I read the account and remember my own mother"™s quiet words of assurance as I left home for military service.
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Women and Gospel Learning in the Home
President Henry B. Eyring
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The speaker's mother exemplified the Relief Society's motto 'Charity Never Faileth,' which reflects the pure love of Christ and the nurturing role of women.
It takes great love to feel the needs of someone else more than your own. That is the pure love of Christ for the person you nurture. That feeling of charity comes from the person chosen to be the nurturer having qualified for the effects of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. The motto of the Relief Society, which my own mother exemplified, seems to me inspired: "Charity Never Faileth."
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