This is substantially better than the average, but we are chagrined that there should be any divorce following a temple . Some of you have not yet had the great privilege of marriage. . If we need a reminder of harsh realities and the dangers of duty which prophets face, Jonah gives us a glimpse in relation to his call to the exceeding great city of Nineveh, which took three days just to walk through, its size was so intimidating. How can one share faith or testimony? Listen to the Prophets - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints With bulging eyes and gasping mouths they struggled. And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other. Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom. (Matthew 24:27.) Finally, my dear sisters, may I suggest to you something that has not been said before or at least in quite this way. Confidence has been dulled and patience worn thin. President Spencer W. Kimball spoke frequently at Brigham Young University, encouraging students and faculty to strengthen their testimonies, increase their moral fiber, and rededicate themselves to the principles of education and service. We can daily drive by a museum or an art gallery but know nothing of what is inside. I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil. The holy prophets have not only refused to follow erroneous human trends, but have pointed out these errors. This was not selfishness or unkindness. (Matthew 25:1-13.) Appendix 1: When the World Will Be Converted" - Religious Studies Center I will give no protection against enemies. For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry. That book, which went up through President Kimball's first year as president, set the standard at the time for Latter-day Saint biography. This release was followed up in 1981 by a new edition of the triple combination (Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price). And he that sat upon the throne said. In the daytime, wise and unwise seemed alike; midnight is the time of test and judgmentand of offered gladness. Learn how your comment data is processed. 20:15 italics added). I am confident there is not one within the sound of my voice who has not had his or her life influenced for good by the teachings of the devoted officers and teachers of this Primary organization. At his first address as prophet of the Church, in April Conference of 1974, President Kimball's talk became the watch cry of his presidency". In 1972, he underwent open-heart surgerya practice pioneered and performed by President Russell M. Nelson. The law of the harvest has not been repealed. Can they change? PDF The Second Century of Brigham Young University A Sabbath show or a game or a race replaces solemn worship. 29-34 (Click here for a link to read the PDF version in the Conference Archives). In our lives the oil of preparedness is accumulated drop by drop in righteous living. Later, Kimball became Mormonism's twelfth president. . But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be. Beloved brothers and sisters, wasnt it a happy moment when we were permitted to be here today to hear that beautiful testimony of Brother LeGrand Richards? We have confidence in you. It must not be passed over. In our day the routing is from Palmyra to Paris, not the reverse. And at midnight there was a cry made, Behold, the bridegroom cometh; go ye out to meet him. Among the real heroines in the world who will come into the Church are women who are more concerned with being righteous than with being selfish. . . Correspondence, Spencer W. Kimball to Andrew Kimball, July 14, 1976. It seems that while remedies have been applied, staph infection has set in, and the patients suffering intensified. The gospel, which is the only concern of the Church, was devised by the Lord for men and women alike (Improvement Era, Mar. And the foolish said unto the wise, Give us of your oil; for our lamps are gone out. The pioneers thought it would be soon and watched for signs; our grandparents watched for the sprouting of the fig tree; our parents watched for the reddening of the sky; and we ourselves have heard all our lives that the Second Coming is near. Because of World War I, he served in the Central States Mission instead. In God is protection, safety, peace. The Lord said to them: O all ye that are spared because ye were more righteous than they [the slain ones], will ye not now return unto me, and repent of your sins, and be converted, that I may heal you? 3 Ne. It seems that rather than fast and pray, we prefer to gorge ourselves at the banquet tables and drink cocktails. Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. Much of the major growth that is coming to the Church in the last days will come because many of the good women of the world (in whom there is often such an inner sense of spirituality) will be drawn to the Church in large numbers. With no warning, no last-minute preparation is possible. Whenever I reflect and ponder upon the glorious truths of the gospel, and that is often, I wonder if we even begin to appreciate the implications of these glorious truths. It is the humble Primary leaders who through their teaching and personal example instill in the hearts and minds of these wonderful little children, in their sensitive and formative years, love for the Savior, the Church, and for its leaders. Fasting, family prayer, home teaching, control of bodily appetites, preaching the gospel, studying the scriptureseach act of dedication and obedience is a drop added to our store. They merely procrastinated, not knowing when the bridegroom would come. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more. Spencer W. Kimball - "Preparedness - the Ten Virgins" .