Isaiah 1–12

2026 · Week 38

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Relevant conference talks

  1. I Glory in My Jesus I Glory in My Jesus

    Aaron T. Hall April 2026

    I too can scarcely express the smallest part of that which I feel for my Jesus: our Savior, our King of kings, and our Prince of Peace.

  2. Be Reconciled to God Be Reconciled to God

    Kelly R. Johnson October 2025

    In the scriptures, we learn that the stem of Jesse is a metaphor for the Messiah, Jesus Christ, who was prophesied to come from the lineage of Jesse, the father of King David.

  3. Humble Souls at Altars Kneel Humble Souls at Altars Kneel

    Jeremy R. Jaggi October 2025

    Abraham built an altar, bound Isaac, and was ready to sacrifice his only son, but his hand was stayed, and he declared, like the Lord has declared, “Here am I”!

  4. Simplicity in Christ Simplicity in Christ

    Michael Cziesla October 2025

    But how can we practically implement this simplicity in our lifelong journey as disciples of Christ?

  5. Look to God and Live Look to God and Live

    D. Todd Christofferson October 2025

    “Much of the world does not believe this, but public opinion is not the arbiter of truth.

  6. They Are Their Own Judges They Are Their Own Judges

    David A. Bednar October 2025

    Different from but related to the mortal fears we often experience is what the scriptures describe as “godly fear” or “the fear of the Lord.” Unlike worldly fear that causes alarm and anxiety, godly fear invites into our lives peace, assurance, and confidence.

  7. Your Repentance Doesn’t Burden Jesus Christ; It Brightens His Joy Your Repentance Doesn’t Burden Jesus Christ; It Brightens His Joy

    Tamara W. Runia April 2025

    I stand here to witness that Jesus Christ gives light to those who sit in darkness.

  8. Confidence in the Presence of God Confidence in the Presence of God

    Russell M. Nelson April 2025

    Let us plead with our Heavenly Father to fill our hearts with greater charity—especially for those who are difficult to love—for charity is a gift from our Heavenly Father for true followers of Jesus Christ.

  9. God’s Favourite God’s Favourite

    Karl D. Hirst October 2024

    I really enjoy this symbolism of mountains being evidence of the certainty of God’s love.

  10. Days Never to Be Forgotten Days Never to Be Forgotten

    Gary E. Stevenson October 2024

    Earlier this spring, a refurbished plaza on Temple Square—featuring a display of international flags representing countries where the Church is recognized—was unveiled.

  11. “Behold I Am the Light Which Ye Shall Hold Up” “Behold I Am the Light Which Ye Shall Hold Up”

    Ronald A. Rasband October 2024

    President Nelson draws upon years of serving the Lord.

  12. The Lord Jesus Christ Will Come Again The Lord Jesus Christ Will Come Again

    Russell M. Nelson October 2024

    In that day “the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”

  13. Rise! He Calleth Thee Rise! He Calleth Thee

    Massimo De Feo April 2024

    Technically, in the eyes of many, Jesus was just the son of Joseph, so why did Bartimaeus call Him “Son of David”?

  14. Jesus Christ at the Center of Our Lives Jesus Christ at the Center of Our Lives

    Jose L. Alonso April 2024

    Jesus Christ is our hope and the answer to life’s greatest pains.

  15. Words Matter Words Matter

    Ronald A. Rasband April 2024

    I love the Lord Jesus Christ.

  16. Think Celestial! Think Celestial!

    Russell M. Nelson October 2023

    Much of the world does not believe this, but public opinion is not the arbiter of truth.

  17. Followers of the Prince of Peace Followers of the Prince of Peace

    Ulisses Soares April 2023

    In fulfillment of the prophecy given to Zechariah, Jesus triumphantly entered the Holy City riding upon a donkey, which was considered in literature an “ancient symbol of Jewish royalty,” as indeed befitted the King of kings and Prince of Peace.

  18. Hosanna to the Most High God Hosanna to the Most High God

    Ronald A. Rasband April 2023

    If some of you are looking to fill what some call “a bucket list,” this is it: fill your bucket with oil in the form of the living water of Jesus Christ, which is a representation of His life and teachings.

  19. Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Youth Jesus Christ Is the Strength of Youth

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf October 2022

    The problem is that we don’t always see things as clearly as we would like to.

  20. A Framework for Personal Revelation A Framework for Personal Revelation

    Dale G. Renlund October 2022

    Even as we trust God’s prior answers, we need to be open to further personal revelation.

  21. This Day This Day

    Ronald A. Rasband October 2022

    I hold in my hand a copy of the Book of Mormon.

  22. He Is Risen with Healing in His Wings: He Is Risen with Healing in His Wings:

    Patrick Kearon April 2022

    Fear not.

  23. Valiant Discipleship in the Latter Days Valiant Discipleship in the Latter Days

    Jörg Klebingat April 2022

    Speaking “by [His] own voice or by the voice of [His] servants,” did the Savior not say about our day that “the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers” and that many “shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables”?

  24. I Pray He’ll Use Us I Pray He’ll Use Us

    Sharon Eubank October 2021

    Brothers and sisters, through your ministry, donations, time, and love, you have been the answer to so many prayers.

  25. The Faith to Ask and Then to Act The Faith to Ask and Then to Act

    Henry B. Eyring October 2021

    The more we have the doctrine of Christ in our lives and hearts, the more we feel greater love and sympathy for those who have never had the blessings of faith in Jesus Christ or are struggling to maintain it.

  26. Personal Peace in Challenging Times Personal Peace in Challenging Times

    Quentin L. Cook October 2021

    One of the most cherished titles of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, is “Prince of Peace.” Ultimately His kingdom will be established including peace and love.

  27. Jesus Christ: The Caregiver of Our Soul Jesus Christ: The Caregiver of Our Soul

    Ulisses Soares April 2021

    By voluntarily taking upon Himself the sins of all mankind, being cruelly nailed to the cross, and victoriously conquering death on the third day, Jesus gave a more sacred significance to the Passover ordinance that had been bestowed upon Israel in ancient times.

  28. Christ Is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains Christ Is Risen; Faith in Him Will Move Mountains

    Russell M. Nelson April 2021

    Please know this: if everything and everyone else in the world whom you trust should fail, Jesus Christ and His Church will never fail you.

  29. “Behold! I Am a God of Miracles” “Behold! I Am a God of Miracles”

    Ronald A. Rasband April 2021

    On this Easter Sunday we commemorate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Redeemer, the Mighty God, the Prince of Peace.

  30. Becoming like Him Becoming like Him

    Scott D. Whiting October 2020

    In fact, all are under the directive to become like Him, just as Jesus Christ became like the Father.

  31. Let God Prevail Let God Prevail

    Russell M. Nelson October 2020

    For centuries, prophets have foretold this gathering, and it is happening right now!

  32. Hosanna and Hallelujah—The Living Jesus Christ: The Heart of Restoration and Easter Hosanna and Hallelujah—The Living Jesus Christ: The Heart of Restoration and Easter

    Gerrit W. Gong April 2020

    With you, at this Easter season, I testify of God, our Eternal Father, and His Beloved Son, the living Jesus Christ.

  33. Fulfillment of Prophecy Fulfillment of Prophecy

    Ronald A. Rasband April 2020

    Of great significance for the whole Church is the prophecy of Isaiah, given more than 700 years before the birth of Jesus Christ: “And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established in the top of the mountains, … and all nations shall flow unto it.”

  34. A Perfect Brightness of Hope A Perfect Brightness of Hope

    Jeffrey R. Holland April 2020

    Observing the Christian world in that day, we would have hoped to find someone authorized by God with true priesthood authority who could baptize us, bestow the gift of the Holy Ghost, and administer all gospel ordinances necessary for exaltation.

  35. Hear Him Hear Him

    Russell M. Nelson April 2020

    The adversary is clever.

  36. Watchful unto Prayer Continually Watchful unto Prayer Continually

    David A. Bednar October 2019

    In a similar way, spiritually dangerous ideas and actions frequently can appear to be attractive, desirable, or pleasurable.

  37. Thru Cloud and Sunshine, Lord, Abide with Me! Thru Cloud and Sunshine, Lord, Abide with Me!

    Reyna I. Aburto October 2019

    Let us all remember that our Savior, Jesus Christ, “[has taken] upon him [our] infirmities, that his bowels may be filled with mercy, according to the flesh, that he may know … how to succor [us] according to [our] infirmities.” He came “to bind up the brokenhearted, … to comfort all that mourn; … to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness.”

  38. Beloved Daughters Beloved Daughters

    Bonnie H. Cordon October 2019

    As I strive to qualify for exaltation, I cherish the gift of repentance and seek to improve each day.

  39. Closing Remarks Closing Remarks

    Russell M. Nelson October 2019

    Now I would like to turn to another topic: plans for the coming year.

  40. Christ: The Light That Shines in Darkness Christ: The Light That Shines in Darkness

    Sharon Eubank April 2019

    “Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” The Lord says emphatically: he or she “who has repented of … sins, the same is forgiven, and I, the Lord, remember them no more.” In essence: Come, let us reason together.

  41. Preparing for the Lord’s Return Preparing for the Lord’s Return

    D. Todd Christofferson April 2019

    “They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain, for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord, as the waters cover the sea.”

  42. The Atonement of Jesus Christ The Atonement of Jesus Christ

    Tad R. Callister April 2019

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  43. Cleansed by Repentance Cleansed by Repentance

    Dallin H. Oaks April 2019

    When we repent, we have the Lord’s assurance that our sins, including our acts and desires, will be cleansed and our merciful final judge will “remember them no more” (Doctrine and Covenants 58:42; see also Isaiah 1:18; Jeremiah 31:34; Hebrews 8:12; Alma 41:6; Helaman 14:18–19).

  44. Until Seventy Times Seven Until Seventy Times Seven

    Lynn G. Robbins April 2018

    Fourth, to help us develop and hone scores of Christlike attributes that cannot be refined except through opposition and “in the furnace of affliction.”

  45. “I Have a Work for Thee” “I Have a Work for Thee”

    John C. Pingree Jr. October 2017

    And Jesus answered, “Here am I, send me” (Abraham 3:27; see also Isaiah 6:8).

  46. Has the Day of Miracles Ceased? Has the Day of Miracles Ceased?

    Donald L. Hallstrom October 2017

    Today I testify of miracles.

  47. Do We Trust Him? Hard Is Good Do We Trust Him? Hard Is Good

    Stanley G. Ellis October 2017

    Do we have sufficient faith to trust that He will visit us in our afflictions (see Mosiah 24:14), that He will contend with those that contend with us (see Isaiah 49:25; 2 Nephi 6:17), and that He will consecrate our afflictions for our gain?

  48. Our Good Shepherd Our Good Shepherd

    Dale G. Renlund April 2017

    The Savior foretold that He would “feed his flock like a shepherd,” “seek [out] that which [is] lost, … bring again that which [is] driven away, … bind up that which [is] broken, and … strengthen that which [is] sick.” Though apostate Israel was depicted as being consumed with sinful “wounds, and bruises, and putrifying sores,” the Savior encouraged, exhorted, and promised healing.

  49. Drawing the Power of Jesus Christ into Our Lives Drawing the Power of Jesus Christ into Our Lives

    Russell M. Nelson April 2017

    We begin by learning about Him.

  50. Stand Up Inside and Be All In Stand Up Inside and Be All In

    Gary B. Sabin April 2017

    We stand up inside when we lift up the hands that hang down.

  51. Overcoming the World Overcoming the World

    Neil L. Andersen April 2017

    Those overcoming the world know that they will be accountable to their Heavenly Father.

  52. That Our Light May Be a Standard for the Nations That Our Light May Be a Standard for the Nations

    Benjamín De Hoyos April 2017

    Our days are so extraordinary that they were even shown in a vision to the prophet Isaiah; he too saw and prophesied of this day of the Restoration of the Church of Jesus Christ and of its purpose, saying, “And he shall set up an ensign for the nations, and shall assemble the outcasts of Israel, and gather together the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the earth” (Isaiah 11:12).

  53. Joy and Spiritual Survival Joy and Spiritual Survival

    Russell M. Nelson October 2016

    Heed these words of the Psalmist: “I have set the Lord always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.

  54. Repentance: A Joyful Choice Repentance: A Joyful Choice

    Dale G. Renlund October 2016

    Brothers and sisters, as we conclude this conference, I invite you to feel more joy in your life: joy in the knowledge that the Atonement of Jesus Christ is real; joy in the Savior’s ability, willingness, and desire to forgive; and joy in choosing to repent.

  55. The Sacred Place of Restoration The Sacred Place of Restoration

    Jairo Mazzagardi April 2016

    “And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it.”

  56. A Pattern for Peace A Pattern for Peace

    W. Christopher Waddell April 2016

    In Isaiah we read, “And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways.”

  57. See Yourself in the Temple See Yourself in the Temple

    Quentin L. Cook April 2016

    Despite the lack of righteousness in the world today, we live in a sacred, holy time.

  58. Refuge from the Storm Refuge from the Storm

    Patrick Kearon April 2016

    The Lord has instructed us that the stakes of Zion are to be “a defense” and “a refuge from the storm.” We have found refuge.

  59. Tomorrow the Lord Will Do Wonders among You Tomorrow the Lord Will Do Wonders among You

    Jeffrey R. Holland April 2016

    If gospel standards seem high and the personal improvement needed in the days ahead seems out of reach, remember Joshua’s encouragement to his people when they faced a daunting future.

  60. Keep the Commandments Keep the Commandments

    Thomas S. Monson October 2015

    “Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.”

  61. Therefore They Hushed Their Fears Therefore They Hushed Their Fears

    David A. Bednar April 2015

    Different from but related to the fears we often experience is what the scriptures describe as “godly fear” (Hebrews 12:28) or “the fear of the Lord” (Job 28:28; Proverbs 16:6; Isaiah 11:2–3).

  62. The Gift of Grace The Gift of Grace

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2015

    Our sins, though they may be as scarlet, can become white as snow.

  63. Preserving Agency, Protecting Religious Freedom Preserving Agency, Protecting Religious Freedom

    Robert D. Hales April 2015

    As prophets foretold about these latter days in which we live, there are many confused about who we are and what we believe.

  64. Are We Not All Beggars? Are We Not All Beggars?

    Jeffrey R. Holland October 2014

    “What mean ye,” He cried, “that ye beat my people to pieces, and grind the faces of the poor?”

  65. Choose Wisely Choose Wisely

    Quentin L. Cook October 2014

    During the ministry of President Thomas S.

  66. Let Your Faith Show Let Your Faith Show

    Russell M. Nelson April 2014

    The temptation to be popular may prioritize public opinion above the word of God.

  67. The Key to Spiritual Protection The Key to Spiritual Protection

    Boyd K. Packer October 2013

    As the repentance process is completed, you will come to understand the meaning of Isaiah’s promise about the Atonement: “Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.”

  68. Personal Strength through the Atonement of Jesus Christ Personal Strength through the Atonement of Jesus Christ

    Richard G. Scott October 2013

    The joyful news for anyone who desires to be rid of the consequences of past poor choices is that the Lord sees weaknesses differently than He does rebellion.

  69. The Savior Wants to Forgive The Savior Wants to Forgive

    Craig A. Cardon April 2013

    While this truth is readily accepted by all believers, not so easily acknowledged is the essential companion truth: the Savior forgives sins “upon earth” and not just at the Final Judgment.

  70. Personal Peace: The Reward of Righteousness Personal Peace: The Reward of Righteousness

    Quentin L. Cook April 2013

    Emma Lou Thayne’s beloved hymn asks the appropriate questions: “Where can I turn for peace?

  71. Catch the Wave Catch the Wave

    Russell M. Nelson April 2013

    The Restoration fulfills many biblical prophecies.

  72. Your Holy Places Your Holy Places

    Ann M. Dibb April 2013

    Eight: “With my bishop’s assurance, I knew that the promise the scriptures provided was true: ‘Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.’ I felt hope and knew I could begin my lengthy process of repentance.”

  73. Can Ye Feel So Now? Can Ye Feel So Now?

    Quentin L. Cook October 2012

    In the words of Isaiah, “Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.”

  74. The Atonement The Atonement

    Boyd K. Packer October 2012

    President Joseph F.

  75. And a Little Child Shall Lead Them And a Little Child Shall Lead Them

    Boyd K. Packer April 2012

    One of the great discoveries of parenthood is that we learn far more about what really matters from our children than we ever did from our parents.

  76. That the Lost May Be Found That the Lost May Be Found

    M. Russell Ballard April 2012

    But this is not easy in a world where hearts are turning in many directions and where the whole planet seems to be constantly moving and changing at a pace never before imagined.

  77. Now Is the Time to Arise and Shine! Now Is the Time to Arise and Shine!

    Elaine S. Dalton April 2012

    From my window in the Young Women office, I have a spectacular view of the Salt Lake Temple.

  78. Believe, Obey, and Endure Believe, Obey, and Endure

    Thomas S. Monson April 2012

    If any has stumbled in her journey, I promise you that there is a way back.

  79. Personal Revelation and Testimony Personal Revelation and Testimony

    Barbara Thompson October 2011

    Elder David A.

  80. Dare to Stand Alone Dare to Stand Alone

    Thomas S. Monson October 2011

    If any of you has stumbled in your journey, I want you to understand without any question whatsoever that there is a way back.

  81. Waiting upon the Lord: Thy Will Be Done Waiting upon the Lord: Thy Will Be Done

    Robert D. Hales October 2011

    As we ask these questions, we realize that the purpose of our life on earth is to grow, develop, and be strengthened through our own experiences.

  82. Priesthood Power Priesthood Power

    Thomas S. Monson April 2011

    Should there be anything amiss in your life, there is open to you a way out.

  83. More Than Conquerors through Him That Loved Us More Than Conquerors through Him That Loved Us

    Paul V. Johnson April 2011

    At times it may seem that our trials are focused on areas of our lives and parts of our souls with which we seem least able to cope.

  84. The Spirit of Revelation The Spirit of Revelation

    David A. Bednar April 2011

    As you appropriately seek for and apply unto the spirit of revelation, I promise you will “walk in the light of the Lord” (Isaiah 2:5; 2 Nephi 12:5).

  85. An Ensign to the Nations An Ensign to the Nations

    Jeffrey R. Holland April 2011

    As has often been told from this pulpit, Brother Brigham led a handful of leaders to the summit of that hill and proclaimed it Ensign Peak, a name filled with religious meaning for these modern Israelites.

  86. He Teaches Us to Put Off the Natural Man He Teaches Us to Put Off the Natural Man

    Juan A. Uceda October 2010

    He is “the Lamb of God,” He is “the Holy and Righteous One,” “and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, amen.

  87. The Three Rs of Choice The Three Rs of Choice

    Thomas S. Monson October 2010

    We have all made incorrect choices.

  88. Cleansing the Inner Vessel Cleansing the Inner Vessel

    Boyd K. Packer October 2010

    Isaiah warned, “Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!”

  89. Preparation Brings Blessings Preparation Brings Blessings

    Thomas S. Monson April 2010

    If any has stumbled in his journey, there is a way back.

  90. Come unto Him Come unto Him

    Neil L. Andersen April 2009

    The revelations tell of a great gathering that will take place (see 2 Nephi 10:7–8; 3 Nephi 16:5).

  91. Come Let Us Go Up to the Mountain of the Lord Come Let Us Go Up to the Mountain of the Lord

    Elaine S. Dalton April 2009

    As I stand before you this evening and call upon the young women of the Church to arise in a return to virtue, I say, in the words of Isaiah, “Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, … and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths” (Isaiah 2:3).

  92. May You Have Courage May You Have Courage

    Thomas S. Monson April 2009

    Isaiah declared, “Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness.”

  93. God Loves and Helps All of His Children God Loves and Helps All of His Children

    Keith B. McMullin October 2008

    He is our Lawgiver and Judge, the Redeemer of the world.

  94. Gospel Teaching—Our Most Important Calling Gospel Teaching—Our Most Important Calling

    William D. Oswald October 2008

    The first time Moroni appeared to Joseph Smith, Joseph was a teenage boy of 17 with little formal education.

  95. A Matter of a Few Degrees A Matter of a Few Degrees

    Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2008

    Now, brethren, there are those who have neglected to make appropriate course corrections and now believe that they are too far from the Lord’s way to ever make it back.

  96. Claim the Exceeding Great and Precious Promises Claim the Exceeding Great and Precious Promises

    Spencer J. Condie October 2007

    The first principle of the gospel is faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

  97. “I Am Clean” “I Am Clean”

    Gordon B. Hinckley April 2007

    “Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool” (Isaiah 1:16–18).

  98. Repentance and Conversion Repentance and Conversion

    Russell M. Nelson April 2007

    The next step is restitution—to repair damage done—if possible.

  99. A Defense and a Refuge A Defense and a Refuge

    Boyd K. Packer October 2006

    We know that the homes we establish, and those of our descendants, will be the refuge spoken of in the revelations—the “light,” the “standard,” the “ensign” for all nations, and the “refuge” against the gathering storms (see D&C 115:5–6; Isaiah 11:12; 2 Nephi 21:12).

  100. Prophets in the Land Again Prophets in the Land Again

    Jeffrey R. Holland October 2006

    Well, the rest is history.

  101. True to the Faith True to the Faith

    Thomas S. Monson April 2006

    Constantly before us is the maka-feke of immorality.

  102. Nurturing Marriage Nurturing Marriage

    Russell M. Nelson April 2006

    Marriage is both a commandment and an exalting principle of the gospel.

  103. Forgiveness Forgiveness

    Gordon B. Hinckley October 2005

    “Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool” (Isaiah 1:16–18).

  104. Jesus Christ—the Master Healer Jesus Christ—the Master Healer

    Russell M. Nelson October 2005

    To people of the Holy Land, the Lord said that His people “should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.”

  105. Be Thou an Example Be Thou an Example

    Thomas S. Monson April 2005

    Now, if any has stumbled in her journey, there is a way back.

  106. Preparation for the Second Coming Preparation for the Second Coming

    Dallin H. Oaks April 2004

    An increasing number of opinion leaders and followers deny the existence of the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob and revere only the gods of secularism.

  107. Applying the Simple and Plain Gospel Principles in the Family Applying the Simple and Plain Gospel Principles in the Family

    Francisco J. Viñas April 2004

    In a world of changing values where evil is called good and good evil (see Isaiah 5:20), the words declared by Mormon fill us with hope and confidence by teaching us that Jesus Christ “claimeth all those who have faith in him; and they who have faith in him will cleave unto every good thing” (Moroni 7:28).

  108. Let Our Voices Be Heard Let Our Voices Be Heard

    M. Russell Ballard October 2003

    We must be concerned with the violent and sexually charged lyrics of much of today’s popular music and the relatively new “art form” of the music video.

  109. Lord, I Believe; Help Thou Mine Unbelief Lord, I Believe; Help Thou Mine Unbelief

    James E. Faust October 2003

    The gap between what is popular and what is righteous is widening.

  110. An Ensign to the Nations, a Light to the World An Ensign to the Nations, a Light to the World

    Gordon B. Hinckley October 2003

    “And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem” (Isaiah 2:2–3).

  111. War and Peace War and Peace

    Gordon B. Hinckley April 2003

    We can hope and pray for that glorious day foretold by the prophet Isaiah when men “shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more” (Isaiah 2:4).

  112. A Prayer for the Children A Prayer for the Children

    Jeffrey R. Holland April 2003

    When erecting their sacred tabernacle in the wilderness of Sinai, the ancient children of Israel were commanded to make firm their supporting cords and strengthen the stakes which held them.

  113. Overcoming the Stench of Sin Overcoming the Stench of Sin

    Spencer V. Jones April 2003

    Isaiah prophesied, “Their countenance doth witness against them, and doth declare their sin to be even as Sodom, and they cannot hide it” (2 Nephi 13:9; see also Isaiah 3:9).

  114. “Blessed Are the Peacemakers” “Blessed Are the Peacemakers”

    Russell M. Nelson October 2002

    Peace can prevail only when that natural inclination to fight is superseded by self-determination to live on a loftier level.

  115. The Other Prodigal The Other Prodigal

    Jeffrey R. Holland April 2002

    Brothers and sisters, I testify that no one of us is less treasured or cherished of God than another.

  116. Out of Darkness into His Marvelous Light Out of Darkness into His Marvelous Light

    Robert D. Hales April 2002

    Isaiah, a great prophet of the Old Testament, prophesied, “And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established in the top of the mountains, … and all nations shall flow unto it.” Referring to the citizens of those nations, President John Taylor said, “They will come, saying, we do not know anything of the principles of your religion, but we perceive that you are an honest community; you administer justice and righteousness.”

  117. Eternal Life through Jesus Christ Eternal Life through Jesus Christ

    John M. Madsen April 2002

    It is my prayer that the time may soon come “when the knowledge of a Savior shall spread throughout every nation, kindred, tongue, and people” (Mosiah 3:20; see also Moses 7:62; Isa.

  118. The Peaceable Things of the Kingdom The Peaceable Things of the Kingdom

    M. Russell Ballard April 2002

    Throughout scriptural history, the Lord has promised peace to His followers.

  119. The Seventh Commandment: A Shield The Seventh Commandment: A Shield

    Neal A. Maxwell October 2001

    Hence, reassuring gospel givens could rightly be stressed, such as how individuals who truly repent, though their “sins be as scarlet,” may become “as white as snow” (Isa.

  120. You Can’t Pet a Rattlesnake You Can’t Pet a Rattlesnake

    David E. Sorensen April 2001

    Brethren, today’s popular entertainment often makes what is evil and wrong look enjoyable and right.

  121. Building the Kingdom Building the Kingdom

    Bruce D. Porter April 2001

    When I was growing up, my father often led our family in gospel discussions around the dinner table.

  122. The Redemption of the Dead and the Testimony of Jesus The Redemption of the Dead and the Testimony of Jesus

    D. Todd Christofferson October 2000

    In the scriptures, the spirits of the dead are sometimes referred to as being in darkness or in prison.

  123. The Challenge to Become The Challenge to Become

    Dallin H. Oaks October 2000

    Most of us experience some measure of what the scriptures call “the furnace of affliction” (Isa.

  124. This Great Millennial Year This Great Millennial Year

    Gordon B. Hinckley October 2000

    “O house of Jacob, come ye, and let us walk in the light of the Lord” (Isa.

  125. “Ye Are the Temple of God” “Ye Are the Temple of God”

    Boyd K. Packer October 2000

    “Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool” (Isa.

  126. My Testimony My Testimony

    Gordon B. Hinckley April 2000

    “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace” (Isa.

  127. Growing into the Priesthood Growing into the Priesthood

    Joseph B. Wirthlin October 1999

    God’s love is complete and without limit for you and for all mankind.

  128. The Faith of a Sparrow: Faith and Trust in the Lord Jesus Christ The Faith of a Sparrow: Faith and Trust in the Lord Jesus Christ

    H. Bruce Stucki October 1999

    Brethren, I believe our Heavenly Father and I trust Him, and when He reveals to us, speaking through our living prophet today, that we need to do more, and more of us need to become involved in the work of bringing souls unto Christ, then we need to step forward and say, “Here am I; send me” (Isa.

  129. Beware of False Prophets and False Teachers Beware of False Prophets and False Teachers

    M. Russell Ballard October 1999

    “Therefore with joy shall [I] draw water out of the wells of salvation” (Isa.

  130. Peace, Hope, and Direction Peace, Hope, and Direction

    Patricia P. Pinegar October 1999

    As a new and very concerned Primary presidency, we prayed and searched the scriptures and were led to a verse in Isaiah that describes conditions during the Millennium: “They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord” (Isa.

  131. At the Summit of the Ages At the Summit of the Ages

    Gordon B. Hinckley October 1999

    In the centuries before He came to earth there was prophecy of His coming.

  132. “The Tongue of Angels” “The Tongue of Angels”

    Robert S. Wood October 1999

    I’ve been struck by the fact that when Isaiah received his charge from the Lord, he bemoaned that he was “a man of unclean lips” and dwelt “in the midst of a people of unclean lips” (Isa.

  133. This Is Our Day This Is Our Day

    James E. Faust April 1999

    Advances in communication and travel during this last century have hastened the pace at which the word of the Lord goes out from Zion.

  134. Healing Soul and Body Healing Soul and Body

    Robert D. Hales October 1998

    My dear brothers and sisters, when pain, tests, and trials come in life, draw near to the Savior.

  135. Come, Let Us Walk in the Light of the Lord Come, Let Us Walk in the Light of the Lord

    Mary Ellen Smoot October 1998

    This evening, the Relief Society general presidency would like to extend an invitation to each of you: “Come ye, and let us walk in the light of the Lord” (Isa.

  136. “Search Me, O God, and Know My Heart” “Search Me, O God, and Know My Heart”

    James E. Faust April 1998

    Too many families are being broken up.

  137. Teach the Children Teach the Children

    Thomas S. Monson October 1997

    The parents of the two youngsters heard of the incident.

  138. A Celestial Connection to Your Teenage Years A Celestial Connection to Your Teenage Years

    Richard J. Maynes October 1997

    We all realize that in today’s society, the family, and particularly our youth, is under assault throughout the entire world.

  139. Look to the Future Look to the Future

    Gordon B. Hinckley October 1997

    “And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem” (Isa.

  140. Gratitude Gratitude

    Jerald L. Taylor April 1997

    The Lord said in Isaiah, “Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool” (Isa.

  141. Faith in Every Footstep: The Epic Pioneer Journey [Video Presentation] Faith in Every Footstep: The Epic Pioneer Journey [Video Presentation]

    Unknown Speaker April 1997

    They were exiles, driven from their fair city on the Mississippi into this desert region of the West.

  142. Modern Pioneers Modern Pioneers

    Janette Hales Beckham April 1997

    Just as the early pioneers sacrificed to make their way to the Rocky Mountains, modern pioneers like LeeAnn, Kara, and all of you are also on the trail to a mountain—“the mountain of the Lord’s house” (Isa.

  143. “The Peaceable Things of the Kingdom” “The Peaceable Things of the Kingdom”

    Jeffrey R. Holland October 1996

    “And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.”

  144. “Be Ye Clean” “Be Ye Clean”

    Gordon B. Hinckley April 1996

    “Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool” (Isa.

  145. “Becometh As a Child” “Becometh As a Child”

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1996

    Brothers and sisters, no wonder the divine direction is for each of us to become “as a child” (Mosiah 3:19).

  146. Stand True and Faithful Stand True and Faithful

    Gordon B. Hinckley April 1996

    “Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool” (Isa.

  147. The Brilliant Morning of Forgiveness The Brilliant Morning of Forgiveness

    Boyd K. Packer October 1995

    “Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” That is, Isaiah continued, “if ye be willing and obedient.”

  148. A Strategy for War A Strategy for War

    Durrel A. Woolsey October 1995

    Isaiah prophesied of our time on this very subject when he said, “Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!” (Isa.

  149. Covenant of Love Covenant of Love

    Aileen H. Clyde April 1995

    “My kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of my peace be removed” (Isa.

  150. Mercy—The Divine Gift Mercy—The Divine Gift

    Thomas S. Monson April 1995

    Early in my ministry as a member of the Council of the Twelve, I took to President Hugh B.

  151. “Exceeding Great and Precious Promises” “Exceeding Great and Precious Promises”

    Howard W. Hunter October 1994

    As we become more removed from the lifestyle of the world, the Church becomes more the welcome refuge for hundreds of thousands who come each year and say, “Let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem” (Isa.

  152. “Stand Ye in Holy Places” “Stand Ye in Holy Places”

    Lance B. Wickman October 1994

    So it can be for every righteous soul.

  153. Follow the Son of God Follow the Son of God

    Howard W. Hunter October 1994

    May you let the meaning and beauty and peace of the temple come into your everyday life more directly in order that the millennial day may come, that promised time when “they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more … [but shall] walk in the light of the Lord” (Isa.

  154. “Walk with Me” “Walk with Me”

    Elaine L. Jack April 1994

    I stand before you today grateful for our Redeemer, Jesus Christ, grateful for this gospel, grateful for the priesthood that blesses our lives, and for the goodness of all of you.

  155. Counseling with Our Councils Counseling with Our Councils

    M. Russell Ballard April 1994

    “Come now,” said the Lord in an earlier dispensation through the prophet Isaiah, “and let us reason together” (Isa.

  156. “From the Beginning” “From the Beginning”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1993

    Instructed by further revelation, Joseph Smith taught, “If men do not comprehend the character of God, they do not comprehend themselves” (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, sel.

  157. Constancy amid Change Constancy amid Change

    Russell M. Nelson October 1993

    Scriptures certify that the priesthood has continued and will continue “through the lineage of [the] fathers” (D&C 86:8).

  158. Divine Forgiveness Divine Forgiveness

    Ronald E. Poelman October 1993

    “… Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool” (Isa.

  159. Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God Jesus Christ, the Son of the Living God

    John M. Madsen April 1993

    “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace” (Isa.

  160. I Know in Whom I Have Trusted I Know in Whom I Have Trusted

    D. Todd Christofferson April 1993

    I readily attest to the reality and greatness of our God, to his goodness and grace, to his justice and mercy, to the truth of his gospel and the power of his priesthood and the authenticity of the calling of his latter-day seers.

  161. Successful Living of Gospel Principles Successful Living of Gospel Principles

    David B. Haight October 1992

    “And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem” (Isa.

  162. Spiritual Healing Spiritual Healing

    James E. Faust April 1992

    There is hope for all to be healed through repentance and obedience.

  163. Look Up and Press On Look Up and Press On

    Elaine L. Jack April 1992

    Your vantage point may actually be a mountaintop.

  164. Jesus the Christ Jesus the Christ

    Robert L. Backman October 1991

    Jesus Christ is indeed more than a king; he is the Son of God, our Savior, our Redeemer, the Author and Finisher of our faith, King of kings, Lord of lords, Wonderful, Counselor, the Mighty God, the Everlasting Father, the Prince of Peace (see Isa.

  165. Repentance Repentance

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1991

    As we do repent, however, special assurances await: “Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool” (Isa.

  166. Listen to Learn Listen to Learn

    Russell M. Nelson April 1991

    Scriptures recorded in all dispensations teach that we show our love of God as we hearken to His commandments and obey them.

  167. Peace Within Peace Within

    Joseph B. Wirthlin April 1991

    In recent months, peace has been a very prominent topic on the minds of people throughout the world.

  168. That We May Touch Heaven That We May Touch Heaven

    Thomas S. Monson October 1990

    If any has stumbled in his journey, there is a way back.

  169. Temples and Work Therein Temples and Work Therein

    David B. Haight October 1990

    Bible prophecies indicate that in the last dispensation of the gospel, there would be a restoration of all of the principles and practices of former dispensations, which includes temple building and the performing of ordinances therein (see Isa.

  170. The Many Witnesses of Jesus Christ and His Work The Many Witnesses of Jesus Christ and His Work

    James M. Paramore October 1990

    As we open scriptural pages to read of the plan for life on earth, we see that our Father in Heaven made known to the prophets of the Old Testament that the Savior, His Only Begotten Son, would come to earth.

  171. Covenants Covenants

    Boyd K. Packer October 1990

    “Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool” (Isa.

  172. Kindness—A Part of God’s Plan Kindness—A Part of God’s Plan

    Betty Jo Jepsen October 1990

    The Savior promises to give us kindness eternally and unconditionally.

  173. The Lighthouse of the Lord The Lighthouse of the Lord

    Thomas S. Monson October 1990

    If any has stumbled in her journey, there is a way back.

  174. “A Little Child Shall Lead Them” “A Little Child Shall Lead Them”

    Thomas S. Monson April 1990

    As I read this account, I thought of the statement from the book of Isaiah: “And a little child shall lead them” (Isa.

  175. Blessed Are the Merciful Blessed Are the Merciful

    Gordon B. Hinckley April 1990

    And there are still those, not a few, who without compassion “grind the faces of the poor” (Isa.

  176. Chastity: The Source of True Manhood Chastity: The Source of True Manhood

    Robert L. Backman October 1989

    Our loving Father in Heaven is only interested in what you are going to do with your future, conditioned on your repentance from your past sins.

  177. An Ensign to the Nations An Ensign to the Nations

    Gordon B. Hinckley October 1989

    The summit where they stood was named Ensign Peak out of reference to these great prophetic words of Isaiah: “And he [speaking of God] will lift up an ensign to the nations from far, and will hiss unto them from the end of the earth: and, behold, they shall come with speed swiftly.” (Isa.

  178. Alternate Voices Alternate Voices

    Dallin H. Oaks April 1989

    I long for the day prophesied by Isaiah when “the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the Lord.” (Isa.

  179. The Canker of Contention The Canker of Contention

    Russell M. Nelson April 1989

    “If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to [his] doctrine … doting about questions and strifes of words, … supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.” (1 Tim.

  180. “With God Nothing Shall Be Impossible” “With God Nothing Shall Be Impossible”

    Russell M. Nelson April 1988

    “The Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel” (Isa.

  181. “Yet Thou Art There” “Yet Thou Art There”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1987

    “Behold, here am I, send me, I will be thy son, and I will redeem all mankind, that one soul shall not be lost, and surely I will do it; wherefore give me thine honor” (Moses 4:1; see also Abr.

  182. “Overcome … Even As I Also Overcame” “Overcome … Even As I Also Overcame”

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1987

    Ours will be a time of great inversion as well as perversion, as some will call good evil and evil good (see Isa.

  183. Looking to the Savior Looking to the Savior

    Adney Y. Komatsu April 1987

    “Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel” (Isa.

  184. Unwanted Messages Unwanted Messages

    James E. Faust October 1986

    The prophet Isaiah taught, “Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!” (Isa.

  185. Spiritual Crevasses Spiritual Crevasses

    David B. Haight October 1986

    Assuredly we live in a time spoken of by Isaiah when men “call evil good, and good evil” (Isa.

  186. The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost

    Gordon B. Hinckley October 1986

    “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace” (Isa.

  187. To the Young Women of the Church To the Young Women of the Church

    Ezra Taft Benson October 1986

    Together with the young men of the Aaronic Priesthood, remember the scriptural injunction, “Be ye clean, that bear the vessels of the Lord” (Isa.

  188. Premortality, a Glorious Reality Premortality, a Glorious Reality

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1985

    Even now, however, many still “stumble at the word.” (1 Pet.

  189. The Resurrection The Resurrection

    James E. Faust April 1985

    We testify with Isaiah that “his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” (Isa.

  190. “Willing to Submit” “Willing to Submit”

    Neal A. Maxwell April 1985

    As the Lord communicates with the meek and submissive, fewer decibels are required, and more nuances are received.

  191. “Out of Obscurity” “Out of Obscurity”

    Neal A. Maxwell October 1984

    So the process of proving, reproving, and improving unfolds; it should neither offend us nor surprise us.

  192. “He Returned Speedily” “He Returned Speedily”

    Robert B. Harbertson October 1984

    “If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land.” (Isa.

  193. The Cornerstones of Our Faith The Cornerstones of Our Faith

    Gordon B. Hinckley October 1984

    He was buried in a borrowed tomb and on the third day rose from the grave.

  194. “If Thou Art Faithful” “If Thou Art Faithful”

    Gordon B. Hinckley October 1984

    It is interesting that in this revelation, when the Lord gave that great conditional promise to Emma, he went on to say, “Thy sins are forgiven thee, and thou art an elect lady.” (D&C 25:3.) I am so grateful for the gift of forgiveness extended by a merciful Father.

  195. Special Witnesses for Christ Special Witnesses for Christ

    Gordon B. Hinckley April 1984

    We who are assembled in this great general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints give our testimony to all the world that Jesus is the Christ, the living Son of the living God; that he came to earth in the meridian of time, the offspring of Deity; that he walked the roads of Palestine, declaring the truths of the eternal gospel, healing the sick, raising the dead, causing the blind to see, and bringing the transcendent messianic message of hope to all who would hear; t...

  196. Jesus Christ: Our Savior and Redeemer Jesus Christ: Our Savior and Redeemer

    Ezra Taft Benson October 1983

    He is the Prince of Peace—the ultimate Comforter.

  197. Be a Peacemaker Be a Peacemaker

    Franklin D. Richards October 1983

    Jesus Christ is called the Prince of Peace (see Isa.

  198. Creator and Savior Creator and Savior

    Mark E. Petersen April 1983

    It was He who was born in Bethlehem, the Son of God, the Prince of Peace (Isa.

  199. “Behold My Beloved Son, in Whom I Am Well Pleased” “Behold My Beloved Son, in Whom I Am Well Pleased”

    George P. Lee October 1982

    I testify that he is the creator of “all things bright and beautiful, All creatures great and small” (Cecil Frances Alexander, in Masterpieces of Religious Verse, ed.

  200. God’s Love for Us Transcends Our Transgressions God’s Love for Us Transcends Our Transgressions

    Ronald E. Poelman April 1982

    “Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.” (Isa.

  201. Five Million Members—A Milestone and Not a Summit Five Million Members—A Milestone and Not a Summit

    Gordon B. Hinckley April 1982

    If we as a people will walk with integrity, will be honest and moral in our actions, will put into our lives the simple and basic and wonderful principle of the Golden Rule, others will be led to inquire and learn.

  202. Let Us Go Up to the House of God Let Us Go Up to the House of God

    L. Tom Perry April 1982

    The assignment we were given for Saturday evening sessions of stake conference during the first half of 1982 was directed toward the theme “Let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob.” (Isa.

  203. What Temples Are For What Temples Are For

    W. Grant Bangerter April 1982

    “And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.” (Isa.

  204. Employment Challenges in the 1980s Employment Challenges in the 1980s

    J. Thomas Fyans April 1982

    Let us emphasize that the success of the employment program of the Church lies with the individual members.

  205. “Even As I Am” “Even As I Am”

    Mark E. Petersen April 1982

    With their all on the altar, they established God’s Zion here in the tops of the mountains as foretold by the prophet Isaiah.

  206. “Forgive Them, I Pray Thee” “Forgive Them, I Pray Thee”

    Vaughn J. Featherstone October 1980

    Though their sins be as scarlet, they may become white as the driven snow (see Isa.

  207. A Testimony A Testimony

    LeGrand Richards October 1980

    He saw the mountain of the Lord’s house established in the top of the mountains in the latter days when all nations would flow unto it, and they would say, “Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; that he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths” (Isa.

  208. The Voice of the Lord Is unto All People The Voice of the Lord Is unto All People

    W. Grant Bangerter October 1979

    One of the principal purposes of this general conference of the Church is to announce again that God has raised up a prophet by whom he declares his will to the peoples of this world.

  209. “Be Not Faithless” “Be Not Faithless”

    Gordon B. Hinckley April 1978

    Believe in him who was the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, who was the source of inspiration of all the ancient prophets—as they spoke as they were moved upon by the Holy Ghost.

  210. “God Moves in a Mysterious Way His Wonders to Perform” “God Moves in a Mysterious Way His Wonders to Perform”

    LeGrand Richards April 1977

    When Moroni visited the Prophet Joseph three times during the night, when he was only eighteen years old and had no church organization, Moroni quoted some of the prophecies that were yet to be fulfilled in the preparation; and one was from the eleventh chapter of Isaiah, where the Lord said that He would “set his hand again the second time to gather scattered Israel, and that He would bring in the dispersed of Judah, and He would “set up an ensign for the nations.” (Isa.

  211. Come: Let Israel Build Zion Come: Let Israel Build Zion

    Bruce R. McConkie April 1977

    Some considerable success has attended our labors; we have built the Lord’s holy house in the tops of the mountains; and all nations have begun to flow unto it.

  212. Everything to Gain—Nothing to Lose Everything to Gain—Nothing to Lose

    Gordon B. Hinckley October 1976

    “If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land.” (Isa.

  213. Prophets and Prophecy Prophets and Prophecy

    LeGrand Richards October 1975

    “And many people shall … say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths.” (Isa.

  214. Immanuel: God With Us Immanuel: God With Us

    Henry D. Taylor October 1975

    From his knowledge of the scriptures President Roberts had selected and adopted a slogan for the mission.

  215. The Symbol of Christ The Symbol of Christ

    Gordon B. Hinckley April 1975

    Having died, he might have been forgotten, or, at best, remembered as one of many great teachers whose lives are epitomized in a few lines in the books of history.

  216. The Most Vital Information The Most Vital Information

    Robert L. Simpson October 1974

    I earnestly seek his divine help and guidance that the intent of my heart will not be misunderstood, and perhaps our communication can be like the prophet Isaiah when he said, “Come now, and let us reason together” (Isa.

  217. A City Set upon a Hill A City Set upon a Hill

    Gordon B. Hinckley October 1974

    And, in the words of Isaiah, “Many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths.” (Isa.

  218. That the Scriptures Might Be Fulfilled That the Scriptures Might Be Fulfilled

    S. Dilworth Young April 1974

    He was to be born of a virgin; he was to be named Immanuel, which means “God with us.” (See Isa.

  219. Forgiveness: The Ultimate Form of Love Forgiveness: The Ultimate Form of Love

    Marion D. Hanks October 1973

    I am sure this is true.

  220. You Are Different You Are Different

    David B. Haight October 1973

    Just this week we received a letter from a mother telling of her Navy son, now stationed on a small island 1,200 miles south of India out in the Indian Ocean.

  221. The Witnesses of Christ The Witnesses of Christ

    S. Dilworth Young October 1973

    By the mouths of the prophets as the time drew closer to the eventful year, the Lord spelled out to the people how they might know of the coming of the true Redeemer.

  222. Strengthen the Stakes of Zion Strengthen the Stakes of Zion

    Harold B. Lee April 1973

    Here is clearly inferred that the coming forth of his church in these days was the beginning of the fulfillment of the ancient prophecy when “the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it.

  223. Upon Judea’s Plains Upon Judea’s Plains

    Bruce R. McConkie April 1973

    Now let me, if I may, take a classical illustration from the ancient records of how this is done.

  224. The Agency of Man The Agency of Man

    John H. Vandenberg April 1973

    The Lord’s call to us is: “Come now, and let us reason together.

  225. When I Read, I Am There When I Read, I Am There

    S. Dilworth Young April 1973

    I read on and discover that each one of the gospels ends on a triumphant note.

  226. Teach the Gospel of Salvation Teach the Gospel of Salvation

    Harold B. Lee October 1972

    This church must be in the forefront in showing the way.

  227. Peace Peace

    Eldred G. Smith April 1972

    “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” (Isa.

  228. Satan’s Thrust—Youth Satan’s Thrust—Youth

    Ezra Taft Benson October 1971

    And now a music scholar points to “a new direction in the rock-drug culture [which is] hailed by many ministers and the music industry as a silver lining in the clouds of gold.

  229. “Watch, That Ye May Be Ready” “Watch, That Ye May Be Ready”

    Harold B. Lee October 1971

    There we have found a strong central authority that inspires a confidence that shows the way ahead—where the strong are marshaled to give liberally of their leadership, of their means, of their talents; where the weak are urged to maximum effort in providing for themselves; where emergency needs can be met in a way that fosters brotherhood, instead of a deadening process that is described, scripturally, as to “grind the faces of the poor.” (Isa.

  230. “If Ye Be Willing and Obedient” “If Ye Be Willing and Obedient”

    Gordon B. Hinckley October 1971

    “But if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.” (Isa.

  231. Kingdom of God Kingdom of God

    Theodore M. Burton April 1971

    “And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.” (Isa.

  232. In the Mountain of the Lord’s House In the Mountain of the Lord’s House

    LeGrand Richards April 1971

    Isaiah saw the mountain of the Lord’s house established in the top of the mountains in the latter days, and he named the latter days, when they would say: “Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the Lord, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the Lord from Jerusalem.” (Isa.