Like All the Varied Medic's Roles

Like all the varied medic's roles
We too can help save lives
Encouraging one to loftier goals
For the self-improvement it provides

When a doctor prescribes and strengthens
The patient must consistently obey
Spiritually, too, so much threatens
Thus we witness: there's protection come of faith

Ever we are messengers
Sent forth with holy light
To heal souls now injured
And in need of bright insight

We are teachers who teach
By pausing to close up the book
To testify and reach
That opened eyes might look

Laying visions to appear
Unto hearts giving praise
Opening the stopped ears
Unto hearing better ways

Inspiring all to think
And put off distractions
To then spiritually drink
And determine a new action

We are speakers with truths
And confidence in those present
With an invitation hard to refuse
That includes blessings come from heaven

Teaching Helps Save Lives
Russell T. Osguthorpe
Ensign, November 2009, 15

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