That Bit of Filth

That bit of filth
Is like dirt
It builds and films
Where you're hurt

In a rut
It gets in
There's no but-
Disease begins

In a crack
It does grove
To attack
On the move

In a sore
It does play
To infect and gore
Hardening away

For inside us
It's a germ
There to pus
Boil and squirm

So just like soap
Makes us clean
The Lord's our hope
On whom we lean

He protects us well
And bears the dirt
That sins don't dwell
Nor divert

That bit of dirt
Cannot hurt
I say at first
Till... the tears burst

We Meet Together Oft

We meet together oft
To partake of bread and wine
In remembrance soft
Of the Savior- yours and mine

We witness all anew
Of the blessed name we bear
While repenting too
Always for His Spirit there

Let us eat of the bread
In remembrance of the Son
And sip of that shed
For our ransom fully won

D&C 20:75–79
75 It is expedient that the church meet together often to partake of bread and wine in the remembrance of the Lord Jesus;
76 And the elder or priest shall administer it; and after this manner shall he administer it—he shall kneel with the church and call upon the Father in solemn prayer, saying:
77 O God, the Eternal Father, we ask thee in the name of thy Son, Jesus Christ, to bless and sanctify this bread to the souls of all those who partake of it, that they may eat in remembrance of the body of thy Son, and witness unto thee, O God, the Eternal Father, that they are willing to take upon them the name of thy Son, and always remember him and keep his commandments which he has given them; that they may always have his Spirit to be with them. Amen.
78 The manner of administering the wine—he shall take the cup also, and say:
79 O God, the Eternal Father, we ask thee in the name of thy Son, Jesus Christ, to bless and sanctify this wine to the souls of all those who drink of it, that they may do it in remembrance of the blood of thy Son, which was shed for them; that they may witness unto thee, O God, the Eternal Father, that they do always remember him, that they may have his Spirit to be with them. Amen.

Come and Remove Each Spot

Come and remove each spot
That stained your soul this week
Come confessing your lot
As one humbly meek

Come give thanks with good cheer
That your joy might be full
Come feel the Spirit near
Of Him who is merciful

D&C 59:9
9 And that thou mayest more fully keep thyself unspotted from the world, thou shalt go to the house of prayer and offer up thy sacraments upon my holy day;

The Gates of Hell Lie Open

The gates of hell ever lie open
Ready to greedily receive
All who partake not of their token
And are speedily then deceived

For they'd not come to repent
To partake anew and be filled
Forgetting each sweet covenant
With commandments left unfulfilled

Their share of the bread was left wasted
The freely given gift denied
The cleansing drink was not tasted
Thus, they spiritually slept and died


3 Ne. 18:6–11
6 And this shall ye always observe to ado, even as I have done, even as I have broken bread and blessed it and given it unto you.
7 And this shall ye do in remembrance of my body, which I have shown unto you. And it shall be a testimony unto the Father that ye do always remember me. And if ye do always remember me ye shall have my Spirit to be with you.
8 And it came to pass that when he said these words, he commanded his Disciples that they should take of the wine of the cup and drink of it, and that they should also give unto the multitude that they might drink of it.
9 And it came to pass that they did so, and did drink of it and were filled; and they gave unto the multitude, and they did drink, and they were filled.
10 And when the Disciples had done this, Jesus said unto them: Blessed are ye for this thing which ye have done, for this is fulfilling my commandments, and this doth witness unto the Father that ye are willing to do that which I have commanded you.
11 And this shall ye always do to those who repent and are baptized in my name; and ye shall do it in remembrance of my blood, which I have shed for you, that ye may witness unto the Father that ye do always remember me. And if ye do always remember me ye shall have my Spirit to be with you.

He Took the Bread and then Gave Thanks

He took the bread and then gave thanks
He broke it and offered saying-
This is my body given for you
This do in remembrance praying

Like wise the cup was filled also
To represent His blood to pour
There to teach us that we might know
Who His blessed life was shed for

Luke 22:19–20

19 ¶ And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.
20 Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.

The Invitation to Repent

The invitation to repent
Is rarely for chastisement
But a plea to turn a life around
Where open loving arms are found

Imagine the Lord's merciful embrace
Warmly encircling, holy, and safe
His loving arms ever out stretched and open
Offering a higher way of life to hope in

Those living riotously can change and begin
To be spiritually wrapped in forgiveness within
No matter how selfish, how forsaken the sin
Our Savior is eager that we be forgiven

Who'd not run against the wind and even swim upstream
To come unto Christ where the gospel fruit is then seen
Thus, He who humbly submits and asks for the Father's will
Can know, feel, and find a peace that's sweetly still

Since repentance is a journey, not a one-time event
We petition daily and weekly partake of the sacrament
There to check on our progress as though on a mountain peak
Where we can see life more clearly through the spirit that we seek

Oft still to the repentant, Godly sorrow remains
To remind us never again to do what truly pains
Ever as we're laboring against the devil's tightening bands
We can find Him who has graven us in the palms of His hands

Repentance always means brighter days lie ahead
Midst a residue of past mistakes filtering in our head
Forsaking our sins requires restoration and time
Unto the healing peace of conscience as the anguish subsides

Let us take counsel and in good works be about
Putting off the natural man who would that we doubt
Let us be unselfish, honest, and more pure
Being patient and kind that our spirituality endure

Let us ever hear the bidding of our Lord calling our name
And pray that each in our family will in deed do the same
Ever we may know our Savior infinitely understands
And reaches out to us offering His sure healing hands

Repent... That I May Heal You
Elder Neil L. Andersen
November Ensign, 2009, 40

His Loving Kindness

His loving kindness
His matchless power
His open invitation
To heal us in that hour

Real joy awaits each of us
On the other side of sorrow
Ever He calls with mercy just
Why would we wait until tomorrow?


Amidst disease and death
That embraces all mankind
He that grants living breath
Is the Master Healer we can find

As our advocate
With Heavenly Father
Let us not forget
His freely given offer

"Come unto me," is the endless call
Of Him who is just and merciful
He the Redeemer from the fall
Grants the greatest of all miracles

A divine healing of the spirit
Comes as we repent and return
Back to the Lord- to hear Him
And feel reborn to re discern

For He heals the repentant soul
Afflicted in any manner
Let us re assume our known role
And say "Yeah, Lord" as our answer

As one healed might we go
And speak of what we've seen and heard
There to witness of all we know
That others might pursue His grand Word

The magnitude of His healing
Can take away all our sins
Thus a debt to Him we are feeling
Midst tears of gratitude for that cleanse

Thanks to the Lord- we have hope
Of brighter days ahead
What greater joy can one know
Than of being spiritually led


Russell M. Nelson,
“Jesus Christ—the Master Healer,”
Ensign, Nov 2005, 85

Our Missionary Soon Will Be Home

Our missionary soon will be home
After being gone for so long.
Won't you come and welcome him
And be a part of the throng?

Come and hear of all he did
Enjoy the pictures vastly taken
Come to be spiritually fed
While tasting the foods that he'd eaten

I wrote this for the Thorntons
whose son is coming home soon...

Our Two Family Pets Died so Close

Our two family pets died so close
Proving animals feel deep woes
They having lived together fourteen years
Bounding with joy and waggling rears


Here now they lay side by side
No longer to divide
Angus following sweet Sis
My dogs I will ever miss

I wrote this for my sister
about her golden retrievers

The Light of Belief Lies Within You

The light of belief lies within you
The warmth of its awakening burns
It is set ablaze by the holiness of God
As the added witness of the Spirit confirms

That as belief in God is being questioned
Midst the secular darkness all around
Our concern is for the path of progression
As we seek to be eternally bound

Without God, life would end at the grave
As also all we've accomplished
But, we know the plan that our Father has made
And His light will not be extinguished

We have been formed to see, think, and feel
After His own image and His own likeness
That we may know Him, though there be a veil
Led on by our prophet's sure witness

All who desire to feel of His presence
Must submit humbly and pray
Kneeling to seek for the Spirit's influence
Felt while reading what the scriptures say

As all the prophets in their dispensations
Have seen what defies all description
Building a righteous covenant nation
And our own time is not an exception...

He who was appointed for this Latter- day
Sought His Father to know what is true
He retired to a grove to ponder and pray
As prophets of old had done too

He beheld there in full brightness and glory
The Father as well as the Son
Joining with those out of ancient history
Who were taught how God's work is won

That by the power of the Holy Ghost
And the priesthood there's to bear
We can receive what we need the most
As they testify and declare

Know the Spirit can be constrained
Thus be careful and be taught
For when faithfulness and hope have waned
The natural man is our lot

Know, too, those who disbelieve
Desire to ridicule and falsely teach
Never content they must strive to deceive
And seek for those whom they might reach

Thus we must yield to the Lord, ever meek
And be as a child full of love
To please our Father, let us ever seek
That we might return to Him above

Let us now ponder His heavenly glory
With softened hearts, let us be touched
That we might be taught by the Spirit this story:
Our Dear Heavenly Father loves us so much!

Seeking to Know God, Our Heavenly Father, and His Son, Jesus Christ
Elder Robert D. Hales
Ensign, November 2009, 29

edited by Rick Miller
because a lengthy poem really needs to flow

The World Itself Has Not Enough Room

The world itself has not enough room
To hold the records of Christ
But for the giver of life and bloom
The room in our heart will suffice

Click on title to go to a video about finding faith in Jesus Christ

Ours is a Work of Salvation

Ours is a work of salvation
Requiring service and dedication
Through inspiration we do what is needful
Unto becoming a holier people

Here Is Wisdom and It Remaineth in Me

"Light Echo" Illuminates Dust Around Supergiant Star V838 Monocerotis (V838 Mon). Credit: NASA and The Hubble Heritage Team (AURA/STScI).


Here is wisdom and it remaineth in me
For eternal life and immortality
I, the supreme ruler and creator, do send
My works, powers, and words ever without end

All the heavens and firmaments speak well of me
As I caused lights to appear for life to be
That amidst each yielding fruit after its kind
My glory is present for the seeker to find



Moses 1,2

I wrote this poem and then read the article about the Washington DC visitor center....
A particular scripture inspired Bro. Woodhead throughout the process of creating the ‘Heavenly Majesty’ exhibit: “The earth rolls upon her wings, and the sun giveth his light by day, and the moon giveth her light by night, and the stars also give their light, as they roll upon their wings in their glory, in the midst of the power of God…. Behold, all these are kingdoms, and any man who hath seen any or the least of these hath seen God moving in his majesty and power” (D&C 88: 45, 47). The committee’s hope in creating this exhibit was that children and youth who came would be inspired to study science, and that all would find their testimonies strengthened. From the reactions observed by Elder and Sister Rich and the sister missionaries, it would seem they have succeeded.

Visit the D.C. Visitors’ Center website to learn more about this.... click on the title to go to Meridian Magazine...
http://www.ldsmag.com/churchupdate/091023heavens.html

The Gates of Hell Will Not Prevail

The gates of hell will not prevail
We've built upon the rock
Let the floods come and winds beat down
On good paths we now walk

In truth the Spirit bears record
With visits and with fire
As we receive the Father's Word
Baptized for what inspires

Let our good works be written
As we repent and do
Lest we fall and are smitten
Let's come, vow, and renew

In love, let us each oft partake
Receiving all He gives
For of our lives there's good He makes
To firmly know He lives!

3 Nephi 11

Wilford Woodruff

He labored with his hands
As well as his head
This man of the land
Spiritually led

He dug, planted, and pruned
Gathered and hauled around the farm
Here his soul was fine tuned
And preserved from what would harm

What faith filled path did he not take?
His skills so various
What bones did he not break
While being industrious

'Wilford the faithful': industrious leader
Published: Saturday, Oct. 21, 1989
click on title to read article

Upon the Mount of Olives' Floor

Upon the darkened garden floor
Our Savior knelt to pray
To spare the sins of all mankind
In God's appointed way

He would that He not drink the cup
The burden felt in full
He suffered and He drank it up
Midst sweat that bled to pool

We know the name by which we're called
And witness all anew
There is but one Lord- Jesus Christ
His works we strive to do

With faith, we've hope and charity
We speak with soberness
And feel His love with reverence,
Warmed by His tenderness

D&C 18:
19 And if you have not faith, hope, and charity, you can do nothing.
21 Take upon you the name of Christ, and speak the truth in soberness.

Tune from Upon the Cross of Calvary
Hymn 184

luke 22:44 And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground.

A sweet and oft prayed for experience
to have words of the sacrament come
for a hymn
I started to write with the tune in still
going in my mind- I wrote the first line
then said a prayer and opened my scriptures
and wrote the third verse...
and was thinking.. and Rick picked up
what I wrote and knew that it was to
the tune and wrote the second half
of the first verse
what a sweet experience to write
with Rick- the true poet in the
family.

In Defense of All that's Holy

In defense of all that's holy
Which has been fought for so nobly
We speak up at this season
For our right to religious freedom

Let all the churches now stand
And unify with faith at hand
Honorably with brotherhood
To promote God's laws and all that's good

Mormons are entitled to defend their freedom of religion
By Joe Cannon
Deseret News
Published: Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009 12:10 a.m. MDT

I Would Choose to Die

I would choose to die
Rather than deny
The blessed things I know
That in me ebb and flow

I have waves of truth
That come to me as proof
When a question is given
Answers are sent from heaven

What dwells inside of me
Is light for all to see
There to share that others might
Pray also to know what's right

If this light went dim
There'd be naught within
For it's become such a part of me
I'd cease to exist to be

It floods into my heart
With feelings that impart
Love and mercy too
Which wash me all anew

While pondering and thinking of the martyrdom of Joseph Smith ...



Ebb and flow (freedictionary.com)
To decrease and then increase, as with tides; a decrease followed by an increase, as with tides

The Gates of Hell

The gates of hell
Can not prevail
If we believe
What we receive

The more we know,
We discern, and grow
Unto strength to heed
And in turn lead

Doctrine and Covenants 21:4-6

For his word ye shall receive,
as if from mine own mouth,
in all patience and faith

For by doing these things
the gates of hell
shall not prevail
against you

It is Ours

It is ours to administer
Programs and ordinances
Too, it is ours to minister
Those in trying circumstances

The sick, the weary, the cold
Are some of the many who cry out
Let us restore them to the fold
Unto the programs we're about

Let us emulate the good shepherd
Who left the ninety nine
To find those lost from the heard
And are having a hard time



The Blessings of Ministering
Ensign speaking of President Monson
pg. 34

No Father Would Send His Children Off to a Distant Dangerous Land

No father would send his children
Off to a distant dangerous land
Without at first providing them
With some means of protection at hand

Our Heavenly Father has given us
A personal source of protection
A blessed lifeline we can trust
That lights intellect and introspection

As His children we are not left alone
For the things of the spirit are ours to find
His great plan for us is made known
Through what comes to the heart and mind

Unto the seeker as a wondrous gift
That is received through ordinance
The Holy Ghost helps us to choose and sift
While providing comfort and assistance

That by listening to the promptings
Our lives are led and even be saved
That whenever we are struggling
A channel unto God is well paved

May we keep it clean from clutter
That miracles might come faith
But, if not, He still hears each utter
That as we use a delete key there’s a new way

When unworthy thoughts enter the mind
Inspired music can dispel what stations
As through hymns prayerfully sung we find
Therein is power to escape temptation

In every pursuit and task
We can avoid wayward turning
For as we pray to God and ask…
We will feel our bosom burning

Prayer and Promptings
President Boyd K. Packer
October conference 2009

We Sent Her Ashes to the Wind

We flew and spread her ashes to the wind
While circling a mountain to ascend
Symbolically with grandpa she was freed
A thirty three year desire finally achieved

I had him baptized 24 years ago
And my desire for her now does grow
That through time and space they'll be together
To enjoy the blessings that extend forever

How thankful I am for Jesus Christ
That he atoned for us and paid the price
That each man will be given the opportunity
To enjoy gospel covenants in love and unity

How thankful I am for our Eternal Father
To have created a plan that we might gather
There to enjoy increase in every way
If we just come to him, covenant, and obey

Where We are Not Allowed to Share

Where we are not allowed to share
Our testimony of Jesus Christ
Let us offer up faith and prayers
That miracles will occur in time

Welcome to Conference October 2009
President Thomas S. Monson

The Church Continues to Grow

The church continues to grow
And change our lives more and more
As those desiring to know
Are taught by ambassadors

We've been called upon to befriend
Our newly baptized converts
In our midst, let's help them blend
Surrounded with love through our efforts

Welcome to Conference October 2009
President Thomas S. Monson

Baptism for the Dead

In the Spirit world beyond
Our eternal life continues
And for those who've traveled on
Baptism changes venues

On earth we're given temples
To labor for our dead
As proxy for our people
While by the spirit led

Through our works on their behalf
Bondage and darkness falls away
Light comes they are free to act
And enter the narrow way


click on title to read-
Welcome to Conference October 2009
President Thomas S. Monson

Millions of ordinances are performed in the temples each year in behalf of our deceased loved ones. May we continue to be faithful in performing such ordinances for those who are unable to do so for themselves. I love the words of President Joseph F. Smith as he spoke of temple service and of the spirit world beyond mortality. Said he, “Through our efforts in their behalf their chains of bondage will fall from them, and the darkness surrounding them will clear away, that light may shine upon them and they shall hear in the spirit world of the work that has been done for them by their [people] here, and will rejoice with you in your performance of these duties.”1 -Joseph F. Smith, in Conference Report, Oct. 1916, 6.

What Do Latter Day Saint Women Do Best?

What do Latter Day Saint women do best?
But stand strong and immovable
As a united society, I'm convinced
Their strength will one day be incalculable

It's become increasingly my belief
That the sisters will learn to speak as one
In faith, family, and relief
Set apart as disciples of the Son

In this difficult season of history
There has never been more need
To offer hope and alleviate misery
May the sisters combine and lead

Let them be immovable in their covenants
There to uphold, nourish, and protect the home
While defending truth in all they come up against
As, too, they make their divine roles known

Let them get on their knees and plea with the Lord
For help and strength and direction in all things
There to ask "who needs our help?" and relief effort
While preparing for the Lord midst what calamity brings

Let them gather under the banner of Relief Society
And help every sister become self-reliant
Too, prepared to face worldly storms and anxiety
From the addicted, unfaithful, and disobedient

Let every conference, activity, and meeting
Help the sisters do what they should do best
There to unite and move forward completing
What, through faith in the Savior, does succor and bless


What Latter-Day Saint Women Do Best: Stand strong and Immovable
Julie B. Beck
Ensign, November 2007, 109

A Golden Strand Through Time

A golden strand through time
Connects the old to the new
Through generations we find
Strength to go and do

Let us not forget the past
Our grandparents have been taught
They have learned what lasts
And we gain much from their thoughts

For with the ancient is wisdom
And solidarity too
That when families would abandon some
This is not what grandparents do

They're each a priceless resource
To reach and teach our youth
For they've walked the paths of remorse
And known correction and reproof

Their traits have become quite steady
And they can soften most family strife
For their soft side is always ready
To see the strengths in each one's life

Those aged are on the brink
Of passing through the veil
They're our most certain link
To what we need without fail

What can a grandparent do
When old, feeble and inactive?
But be the warmth children run to
For the strength to believe and live

The Golden Years
President Boyd K. Packer
Value the old folks
for what they are
not just what they can do

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.

I Know God's Love is Real

I know God's love is real
A precious gift to feel
It is as warm as a touch
I can hold close and trust

Granting mercy and grace
That's as tender as an embrace
When I'm still, to my mind, He shows
Light and wisdom that fills and flows

How can I share and express
What the Spirit can impress
Save, what I know can come to you
By the Spirit and humility too

Now You Can Walk the New Way

Now you can walk the new way
With a mighty change of heart
Through this token of your faith
Your life with a precious gift will start

And as the Holy Ghost teaches
Let your spirit be found contrite
That as it inward reaches
It will touch what gives you light

Heavenly Father has a plan
Of which we're each a part
We must do all that we can
To be proven and stalwart

The Brethren Gather As One

The brethren gather as one
To invoke a priesthood blessing
Having been commissioned of the Son
They've words of the Father for expressing

In a circle that's unbroken
Each puts a hand in place
And as the prayer is spoken
There's a unifying embrace

How tender is each word
As it's been sent from above
And with all that is heard
There's a stillness of warmth and love

invoke -verb: request earnestly (something from somebody); ask for aid or protection
Example: "Invoke God in times of trouble" (rhymezone)

The Money Came By Dirty Means

The money came by dirty means
That greedily encouraged more
As a continual trap it seems
For there's no business sense to store

There is Sunshine in Mommy's Hug

There is sunshine in Mommy's hug
That warms and brightens my day
For she gives me such perfect love
That even in darkness, I'm okay

Through Every Twist and Turn

Through every twist and turn
Life's lessons are relearned
Hope you know that tough times end
And family's your eternal friend

My Sister is My Friend

My sister is my friend
Through the thick and thin
It's her support I find
When e'er I'm crestfallen

It's her voice that cheers
And reminds me who I am
That as her smile nears
I feel I'm close to Zion

The pure love of Christ
Is present in her service
That I see with new eyes
My identity and purpose

crestfallen - Definition from the Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary1 : having a drooping crest or hanging head 2 : feeling shame or humiliation : dejected. — crest·fall·en·ly adverb. — crest·fall·en·ness \-lən-nəs\ noun ...
www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crestfallen

Authorize the Spirit to Teach You

Whether through thoughts or feelings, I am not sure
But, I received words from God ever so pure
For I asked in prayer if all were from Him...
Now, in this manner, I receive them often

And, each time I do, I ask, "Is there more?"
That as living water, a stream might pour
There to ask again if each word is right
And truly given with clarity and light

What has happened to me, can happen to you
As you reflect, pray, and ponder anew
While searching God's doctrine written for us
And desiring to know, do, and be given to trust

Yet, who am I that I should receive?
But a child of God, who says, "Yeah, I believe"
That when I seek to understand His written word
To my mind and heart, then, much is heard

Richard G. Scott
thoughts from conference on receiving personal
spiritual guidance- solicited or not and how
impressions should be acted on to receive more...

He also said that strong emotions can mask this
influence- anger, hate, passion, fear, or pride
he said it was like trying to savor the delicate
flavor of a grape while eating a jalapeno pepper.

To Acquire Spiritual Guidance
Elder Richard G. Scott
November Ensign, 2009, 6

Finding Hope

click on above title to go to new site

Finding hope: If you look on the main LDS.org page, you'll find a beautiful new sub-site titled, "Finding Hope." Clicking in you'll find videos (a lovely collaboration with the Mormon Messages), music (downloads and interactive hymns), images (from the newly released Gospel Art Book) and a wonderful resource of teaching aids (coloring pages, games and activities) -- all dedicated to bring a spirit of hopefulness. Use it in your family or as a clickable missionary opportunity. Today in the Bloggernacle

summary By Emily W. Jensen
Friday, Oct. 02, 2009
Mormon Times


Hope Has the Power to Fill our Lives

Hope has the power to fill our lives
Increasingly with joy and happiness
For we, as though toddlers, can learn to strive
Step after step to cultivate this

That, through trial, we can become steadfast
Growing in ability to abound in hope
Then, sustained, we know despair cannot last
For we’ve the Holy Spirit that helps us to probe

And as we learn to walk more perfectly
We’ve manifestations through a widened scope
That through prayer we receive directly
Light to pierce any darkness unto new hope

Now- ever do I offer what I have thus learned
To those who would surrender to that which is stark
Ever will I say with love and the deepest concern
Come unto Christ’s path where hope gladdens the heart

For, because of His life and great sacrifice
We have brightness of hope and can be assured
That in the final chapter of our book of life
There’ll be the richest moment ever treasured

Who does soften sorrow
Unto hope on the morrow
Ever it is our Jesus
Whom we’re in need of…

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Give Peace Another Chance

Let us give peace another chance
May we start with eye contact?
Each did their best in the circumstance
As in truth is was the spirit we lacked

Before one adds fuel to the fire
Let us light a candle, there to talk
Each speaking softly lest the flame expire
That its burning may serve as our clock

One inch, two inches, three
Till we've have rehashed all the old
Till we can talk again of we
And let the wax be all that's cold

Come Unto Me

Come unto me all ye who labor
And I will give you rest
Take my yoke upon you
Learn of me... and trust

Wherever you live

Whatever your trial

The Savior does give

To those... without guile

Where I dwellest "Come and see"

Said the Master to the crowd

He invited "... follow me"...

And find rest as one not proud

His yoke is easy

His burden is light

To serve is pleasing

When your heart is right

Though the winds of despair may rise

And the swelling waves remain

Keep the Lord fixed before your eyes

To triumph and attain...

Do not hesitate on His narrow path

For His steps never halt toward us

We have many trials and temptations to pass

Trust His goodness and mercy is just

1 Thessalonians
2:3 For our exhortation was not of deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in
guile: 2:4 But as we were allowed of God to be put in trust with the
gospel, even so we speak; not as pleasing men, but God, which trieth
our hearts.

Matthew 11:28, 30
28 ¶ Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.

Jeffrey R. Holland
Come unto Me
Ensign, Apr 1998, 16

Adapted from a Church Educational System Young Adult fireside given on 2 March 1997 at Brigham Young University

Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God. This is his true and living Church. He wishes us to come unto him, to follow him, to be comforted by him. Then he wishes us to give comfort to others. However halting our steps are toward him—though they shouldn’t be halting at all—his steps are never halting toward us. May we have enough faith to accept the goodness of God and the mercy of his Only Begotten Son. May we come unto him and his gospel and be healed. And may we do more to heal others in the process. When the storms of life make this difficult, may we still follow his bidding to “come,” keeping our eye fixed on him forever and single to his glory. In doing so we too will walk triumphantly over the swelling waves of life’s difficulties and remain unterrified amid any rising winds of despair.

Walk in the Newness of Life

Walk in the newness of life
Ever remembering this day
Put your faith in Jesus Christ
For He is the Life, the Bread and the Way