Ours is a Work of Salvation

Ours is a work of salvation
Filled with service and dedication
That we might become a holy people
Inspired to do all that is needful...

The purpose of Relief Society has been defined
That each sister might become eternally entwined
There to know increased faith and righteousness
To serve their homes and the Lord with all they possess

And as no other woman's society has had such a birth
Each are set apart to do a great work upon the earth
Having been organized as part of the restoration
We council to seek, receive, and act on revelation

Then in partnership with priesthood leadership
We do a faith-based work each within their stewardship
That each may be magnified and sanctified to administer
With added vigor, meaning, and joy as brothers and sisters

And as we've inspired correlated lessons to teach
Let the essential greetings and business be brief
That each can receive doctrine from apostles and prophets
There to be edified and educated how we will best profit

As sisters, we plan by asking the Lord what He'd have us do
And council with the Bishop who knows of special needs too...
From strengthening each sister to preparing for emergencies
When it's inspired of God, let no man count them as small things

But, know also, much that we do doesn't happen in meetings
For we're invited to follow the example of Christ's teachings
There to minister in His behalf and be His helping hands
That of those we visit- we love, know, serve, and understand

This being the greatest evidence of our discipleship
We focus on the person in a sacred time of fellowship
Here to demonstrate faith and to teach in inspired ways
Being led by the spirit to know what to do and say

And as from a visit temporal needs are oft made known
Welfare and compassionate service are a Relief Society outgrowth
May each sister never suppress a generous thought
And be the Lord's heart and hands doing as we ought

For as each sister does her part that God's works might fulfill
Angels are her associates unto witnessed miracles
May we celebrate and give thanks for this work we've been given
Rejoicing that we've the gospel and the best days to live in

Ever... as a beautiful gathering of Relief Society women


Relief Society: A Sacred Work
Julie B. Beck Relief Society General President
Ours is a work of salvation, service, and becoming a holy people.