- When music is reverently presented, it can be akin to revelation. At times, I think, it cannot be separated from the voice of the Lord, the quiet, still voice of the Spirit.
- "Let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly; then shall thy confidence wax strong in the presence of God; and the doctrine of the priesthood shall distil upon thy soul as the dews from heaven."
Earl C. Tingey -Prophets--Pioneer and Modern Day
- "God is at the helm. This is the mighty ship Zion. You stick to the ship and honor it, and see that you are in favor with the ship Zion and you need not worry about anything else. ...
- "... He guides the ship, and will bring us safely into port. All we have to care about is to take care of ourselves and see that we do right. Let us man the ship manfully, everyone standing faithfully and firmly to his post, and she will outride every storm and safely bear us to the harbor of celestial bliss."
H. David Burton -If These Old Walls Could Talk
- "Don't you do anything you shouldn't do, but whatever you do, do well and do right."
Bonnie D. Parkin -Gratitude: A Path to Happiness
- Gratitude requires awareness and effort, not only to feel it but to express it.
- The Lord counsels us not to murmur because it is then difficult for the Spirit to work with us.
- Gratitude is our sweet acknowledgement of the Lord's hand in our lives; it is an expression of our faith.
- When was the last time you thanked the Lord for a trial or tribulation? Adversity compels us to go to our knees; does gratitude for adversity do that as well?
- "We find in the bitter chill of adversity the real test of our gratitude ... , which ... goes beneath the surface of life, whether sad or joyous."
Marlin K. Jensen -Remember and Perish Not
- No one has greater appreciation for the value of the Church's history than President Gordon B. Hinckley. We love his delightful sense of humor, but his sense of history is equally keen. Inspiring stories and anecdotes from our past punctuate his writings and sermons. As our living prophet, he consciously emphasizes the past and the future to help us live more righteously in the present. Because of his teachings, we understand that remembering enables us to see God's hand in our past, just as prophecy and faith assure us of God's hand in our future. President Hinckley reminds us how members of the early church faced their challenges so we, through the grace of God, can more faithfully face our own. By keeping our past alive, he connects us to the people, places, and events that make up our spiritual heritage and, in so doing, motivates us to greater service, faith, and kindness.
James E. Faust -Salt Lake Tabernacle Rededication
- "In the days of the Prophet Joseph ... Mormonism flourished best out of doors." This was because "we failed to erect a building big enough to hold the Saints previous to the death of the Prophet."
Thomas S. Monson -Tabernacle Memories
- As this building is rededicated today, may we pledge to rededicate our lives to the work of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, who so willingly died that we might live. May we follow in His footsteps each day.
Gordon B. Hinckley -A Tabernacle in the Wilderness
- Thy work has grown and spread over the earth until we have more members outside of this nation than we have in it.
- Dear Father, please continue to prosper Thy work. Cause it to increase and grow. Bless the people as they contribute of their tithes and offerings to make possible its growth and spread. May it go forth and fill the whole earth as the stone which was cut out of the mountain without hands was destined to roll forth and fill the earth. Wilt Thou raise up strong leaders through the generations to come, and may Thy people rejoice and find great happiness in their service in Thy work.
Until you next read these words;
I'll be watching the leaves.
Enjoy the day!
-Sarnic Dirchi
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