Passages drawn from the sermons and published works that carry this theme forward.
1899·James E. Talmage·Apostle
is become unto you as the words of a book that is sealed, which men deliver to one that is learned, saying, read this, I pray thee, and he saith, I cannot, for it is sealed."" An- other linguist, a Dr. Mitchell, of New York, having exam- ined the characters, gave concerning them a testimony in all important respects corresponding to that of Prof. Anthon.
1930·Heber J. Grant·Prophet
Newspaper headlines, 118 — Signs of Christ's coming, 118 — Fulfilment follows, 119 — Three centuries later, 121 — Significance of scripture, 121 — Light and knowledge, 122 — Visit to St. George, 122 — A silent prayer, 123 — Early day fidelity, 123 — Good men
1946·Spencer W. Kimball·Apostle
Again Jehovah speaks. Some centuries later in what is known as the first year of the Christian era, the people on the American continent were watching for fulfilment of prophecy and for the signs of the coming of the Messiah. The wicked ones figured that the day had passed, but Nephi, being greatly concerned, prayed devoutly unto the Lord all day, at the end of which there came to him the voice of the Lord, saying:
1958·Mark E. Petersen·Apostle
My young brethren, I pray with all my heart that you will use wisdom in your youth and lay the foundations for happiness in marriage, by building friendships, by being chaste.
1971·N. Eldon Tanner·Apostle
I humbly pray that we may have the wisdom, knowledge, desire, courage, and strength to overcome and repent. I make a special appeal to our youth that they will always keep themselves clean and pure, and never be guilty of doing anything that will bring sorrow to them and their families and make them feel to hide from the Lord because they are ashamed.
1975·Robert D. Hales·Apostle
If only we could live our lives as our prophet, Spencer W. Kimball, does—in the guileless, loving way in which he shows concern for, gives to, and serves all those around him—we would truly understand that we need the help of others and that they need our help. That we might understand this basic principle of the gospel, having love for and allowing ourselves to be loved by our fellowmen, is my prayer in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
