Our Prophet- Helps Us Move Forward

It was said of the Savior
That He went about doing good
His code of behavior
We'll follow doing as we should
On this sometimes precarious journey
May we seek for things that are good and lovely
Whatsoever thing is pure, honest, just and true
What is of good report, we praise its virtue
May these things keep us safely on our course
With our thoughts on these things, there is no remorse

Through our Lord's example
We'll give others a kind sample
Of members of the church
We're kind, though from backgrounds diverse
Let's treat each other as though a brother
And show respect and love to one another
As worldly sins takes costly toll in human lives
May we teach of the path where one best survives
That as families we are safe from the storm
With Christ's light- love and peace are in perfect form

The world can be fright'ning
Moral fabric is unrav'ling
To which we've been exposed
Things that drag us down grows and grows
The world declines at an alarming speed
And our youth are precious. They're the most in need
They face temptations we can scarcely comprehend
And as their reinforcements, we must now descend
We are waging a war that we will win
Let's work together and now let's begin

And we need not despair
God is at the helm to declare
He'll lead us with His light
Which shines through the darkest night
Some feel abandoned, heartbroken, alone
With their personal misfortune as theirs to own
There's a tunnels end to this distorted prism
Of shattered dreams, vanished hopes, and pessimism
We can turn to Heav'nly Father in faith
He will comfort all through whate'er storm to face

Thomas S. Monson
“Looking Back and Moving Forward,”
Ensign, May 2008, 87–90


Philippians 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true,
whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just,
whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely,
whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue,
and if there be any praise, think on these things.