I believe the Latter-day Saints have long been impressed with the feeling that unless the Spirit of God accompanies the word that is spoken it is not refreshing to us, we are not satisfied with simply hearing the principles that are enunciated. They are all divine, there is not a doctrine of the Church that […]
It is useless to say, or sing, or preach that we shall dwell with God the eternal Father forever and ever, and then lie idle. – John A. Elison, “Conference Report,” April 1918, Outdoor Meeting., p.109
We are a great people. Why? Is it because we are great in ourselves? No. We recognize that the authority which we profess to hold—and which we do hold, I testify unto you—is powerless unless the spirit of service accompanies it. Is not authority, without service, without work, powerless as faith without works? The spirit […]
I have wondered if there could have been any other way of presenting and introducing the gospel of Jesus Christ, other than the way in which it was introduced into the world. God has a message to deliver. Who but he could have delivered that message with more positive understanding? When I reflect upon that […]
So it would seem that works must accompany this mighty principle of faith. What works are there which are related to it and essential to salvation? One of them is repentance. It is said that without faith it is impossible to please God, and I think we may say also that without repentance it would […]
The story of the Book of Mormon which our missionaries are carrying to the people of the world and of which they bear testimony as to its divinity, is accompanied with that clear and unfailing guide like unto that which the Savior presented when he said, “If any man will do his will, he shall […]
The second greatest question of life was asked by the ancient psalmist: “What is man, that thou art mindful of him?” In importance, this query is next only to that concerning the nature of God. Inability to answer this question has often defeated fervent faith. The correct answer has enabled men and nations to build […]
So the question arises: How can we develop faith? May I say, my brethren and sisters, that there is one means, I think, that is all too generally neglected in the Church, and that is prayer in the home. I speak from my own experience, largely, and observation, when I make that remark, because if […]
In the Meridian of Time the Apostles of the Lord became eye witnesses to the works of the Master. They accompanied Him throughout His ministry, saw His acts of kindness, and heard Him teach the multitudes which followed Him. Some of His disciples were with Him at the time of His transfiguration, and in His […]
If we are to be on the side of truth, we must have the Spirit of the Lord. To the obtaining of that spirit, prayer is an indispensable prerequisite. Praying will keep one’s vision clear on this question of loyalty as on all other questions. By praying I do not mean, however, just saying prayers. […]