TrendZion

Passages drawn from the sermons and published works that carry this theme forward.

1. 1973·Harold B. Lee·Prophet
   We have been glad that we had the appearance briefly of President Hugh B. Brown at this conference. We wish that Brother Alvin R. Dyer could have been here. Brother Alma Sonne has been able to be with us. We have talked with Sister Dyer, and we are praying earnestly that Brother Dyer may soon be recovered to his normal strength. These men and their families are carrying great burdens and responsibilities.
   “Stand Ye in Holy Places” — cojccopy citation
2. 1982·Neal A. Maxwell·Apostle
   A sixth step is to remember the Lord’s hand is in this work. He can bring about those circumstances in which such souls are “in a preparation to hear the word.” ( Alma 32:6 .) His Spirit can prod the prodigals—some of whom will come to their senses. And as that happens, however, let us run to greet them while they are “yet a great way off.” ( Luke 15:20 .)
   “A Brother Offended” — cojccopy citation
3. 1987·Ezra Taft Benson·Prophet
   May our message be like Alma instructed the teachers of his day: “He commanded them that they should teach nothing save it were the things which he had taught, and which had been spoken by the mouth of the holy prophets” ( Mosiah 18:19 ).
   To the Home Teachers of the Church — cojccopy citation
4. 1988·Ezra Taft Benson·Prophet
   “And now, may the peace of God rest upon you, and upon your houses and lands, and upon your flocks and herds, and all that you possess, your women and your children, according to your faith and good works, from this time forth and forever” ( Alma 7:23–27 ).
   “Come unto Christ, and Be Perfected in Him” — cojccopy citation
5. 1992·L. Tom Perry·Apostle
   In the fourth chapter of the book of Alma, we find one of the many accounts contained in this book where the chief spiritual leader was troubled with the performance of his people. We read:
   “But the Labourers Are Few” — cojccopy citation
6. 1998·Neal A. Maxwell·Apostle
   Granted, those with true hope still see their personal circumstances shaken at times—like a kaleidoscope. Yet with the “eye of faith,” even in their changed, proximate circumstances, they still see divine design ( Alma 5:15 ).
   Hope through the Atonement of Jesus Christ — cojccopy citation