Despite our Uniqueness, We've One Thing in Common

Despite our uniqueness
We've one thing in common
It's the test of each weakness
That's difficult for all man

In our day there's much more
To overcome and face
As the gospel's been restored
Midst Satan's growing rage

Thus, he's stirring up wars
To breed fear that we'll pale
As then he truly more scores
When our courage does fail

The Holy Ghost is Key
But, we've been given a key
Which is the Holy Ghost
To help that our hearts not flee
But in truths become engrossed

Manifestations of the Spirit
When peace, hope, and joy is felt
There's a desire to do what is right
And darkness becomes dispelled
Midst a sensation of light

With this heavenly influence
We're promised we'll not be deceived
And our natures change unto evidence
That to the Savior we'll be received

The Holy Ghost will further teach us
As we give ourselves unto service
And because of the Atonement of Jesus
The good seed in us grows with purpose

Receiving Revelations Daily
It is possible to feel so much love
That though we've fierce opposition
We've courage to repent and to rise above
Old temptations for we've a new disposition

Have Faith in God
Then when comes a moment of crisis
We need not fear our faith has been shaken
But, enlist kind service for its basis
To inspire us to grow and awaken

Be Clean
If we apply the Atonement each week
The Holy Ghost dwells in full reception
Not only do we gain the peace we seek
But we are strengthened against deception

Have a Pure Motive
The Gifts of the Spirit for hard times
Come when our will matches that of God
For then we've the purest motives inside
And we feel Christ-like, as we've no facade
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Elder Henry B. Eyring
"Gifts of the Spirit for Hard Times"
Ensign, June 2007, 18

Gal. 5:22

Gal. 5: 22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,