Come, Come, Ye Saints - Mormon Tabernacle Choir

What would stop you
From reaching Zion?
Frostbite? Ice? No!
God's love warms, try on.

Like the Wind

Our day breezes along
Like the wind, then it is gone

Reach Out and Up to Heaven

Reach out and up to heaven
And pray for what you need
Believe you will be given
The spirit's voice to lead

When you're on the Lord's errand
You have need of Heaven's help
Your worthiness in the end
Will determine where you sail


Though the task looms large, we are strengthened by the truth: “The greatest force in this world today is the power of God as it works through man.” If we are on the Lord’s errand, we are entitled to the Lord’s help. That divine help, however, is predicated upon our worthiness. To sail safely the seas of mortality, to perform a human rescue mission, we need the guidance of that eternal mariner—even the great Jehovah. We reach out, we reach up, to obtain heavenly help.
Thomas S. Monson, “You Make a Difference,” Ensign, May 1988, 41

Sit Be Still and Seek to Know God's Will

Sit down and be still
Seek to know God's will
Listen for His voice
Shut out all the noise

A path is in sight
Beaming with delight
Beyond life's disarray
There lies the promised day

Careful Quiet Speech

Careful quiet speech
Is the way to reach
Inside a heavy heart
To enrich and impart

Further Light and Knowledge

Further light and knowledge
Awaits just beyond a wall
May we grasp what's at the edge
And heed that voice still and small

A Few of the 23 Million

Where do you put your trust

After your last step's been made?

How do you still look up

When every hope for a job does fade?

You do by sharing your pain,

Who you are, and what you can do

Believing you have much to gain

Believing in America, anew

There was a time when there was just no laughing

There was a time I was broken
With my trauma left unspoken
I drank and shut the world out
But that is not what I am about

I knew I had to seek for help
I could not do it by myself
I pulled together my resources
And again laughter in me courses

Leading and living strong after facing adversity

To lead and live strong
You must share what you've faced
All the good and wrong
Has to be embraced

Ann Romney

Let's talk about what holds us together

As an American family

It is love at home and for each other

That unites us quite happily

Real love is deep and abiding

It brings us our greatest joy

It keeps America shining

With goodness, for the world to enjoy

Let's talk about those who are struggling
Whose nights are always long
Who are going through hard times and need
The hope a nation strong

Let's talk about our children's children
And what we are leaving them
A debt that does naught but deepen
We can turn around and stem
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2012/08/28/transcript-ann-romney-speech-at-republican-national-convention/

Kelly Miller Comments on Collaboration for 2012 Republican National Conv...

A promoter of America
Invites all to come and see
The best we have to offer is a
Land of opportunity

Another Kelly Miller in the world.  I have never been to Florida but would like to some day.

Of Truth There is No End

Of truth, there is no end

To what you can find

When on Christ, you focus

With all your heart and mind

Firmness In Christ

And he was a man who
was firm in the faith of Christ.
(Alma 48:12)
go to this site devoted to finding Christ in the Book of Mormon.
He titles everything he finds.
http://wetestifyofchrist.blogspot.com/search?q=nephi

Follow in His Light

Follow in His light

In spirit and in truth

Witness what is bright

Therein is your proof

He died in our sins

And calls from above

Yes, all heaven thins

Brilliantly with love

My Heart Just Smiled

My heart just smiled
Knowing God anew
The heavens are open
Blessings do come through

Simple and sweet poem
To me...

In My Closet

In my closet
With the door shut
It is quiet
And I pray, thus

I shut the world out
And let the Lord in
And without a doubt
I feel His love within

Bible Videos

Let the Storm Beat Upon Us

Let the storm beat upon us
We are founded upon a rock
Even the rock of Jesus
As in His paths we walk

Bible Videos

He Comes in As a Storm

He comes in as a storm
Clearing up the way
With works to perform
For The Father always

May He cleanse the temple
In which we each now dwell
That we may be His people
That each man's heart might swell

Bible Videos

They Spoke No More

They were blessed and felt
What they spoke of no more
But within them it swelled
For it was of the Lord

Bible Videos

I Am a Mormon Woman

I am a Mormon woman
In so many ways I am strong
I am a daughter of God and
Yes, I am proud to belong

Be the Best You Can Be

Be the best you can be
Based on the desire you've got
Based on ingenuity
And hold your freedoms about

Get Out of the Way

Get out of the way
And let the gospel teach
In the light of the day
Healing is within reach

The Sacrament's My Time

The sacrament's my time for thought.
Am I living as I ought?
Is His countenance upon my face?
Do I imagine His embrace?

When I hear the sacred prayers
Do I cast on Him my cares? ​​
Do I feel that He prays for me?
That He shed blood in agony?

When I take of the sacrament,
Do I feel His atonement?
Do I take His name unto me?
Repenting quite humbly?

When I drink from the holy cup,
Do I think of Him enough?
Do I know He shed blood for me?
Am I His servant, witnessing?

Do I feel that He dwells inside?
Do my thoughts to Him confide?
In all I think, speak, seek, and feel
Have I the faith to do His will?

There Exists No Panacea

There exists no panacea
For the ills of today
But through repentance we'll see a
Change come before our way

One feels rooted, safely founded
And cured from a spiritual drought
From a culture sorely wounded
By having faith and good works about

Can Ye Feel So Now? - general-conference

www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/10/can-ye-feel-so-now?lang...

They do not “feel so now.” ... The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints ... In my view, those of you in the rising generation are better prepared than any ... a way as possible that repentance will be the only panacea for the ills of this world. Elder Quentin L. Cook

Panacea | Define Panacea at Dictionary.com

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a remedy for all disease or ills; cure-all. 2. an answer or solution for all problems or difficulties: His economic philosophy is a good one, but he tries to use it as a ...

Imagine Your Home and Family Bridge

Imagine your home
Close to heaven
And that when children roam
They take what you have given

Onto a long bridge which you have made
To cross a stream, dreadful to wade
Each principle taught represents a slat
That will help them remain where safety's at

Each slat is maintained by prayers and deeds
As to the high road this bridge leads
Each Family Home Evening, chore, or song
Offers more security.  The bridge is strong.

Imagine the height as they rise
And are no longer before your eyes
The stream below them doesn't look so bad
For each missed lesson, there is a gap

But, regardless, let them know
Wherever they are, there is a rope
That they can climb, for a way out
If they find they flailing about

Pair Happy With Snouts About

Oh pigs, in the mud, wallowing
Visiting your trough, swallowing
Come here I want to count each snout
As pairs of nostrils circled about

A pair is a circle with two circles inside
Which will you count, you have to decide
Is it the pair? Then count the snout
If not, then what's in and not what's out

Anywhere a Bird Will Live

I'll live anywhere a bird will live
I said as I walked my new neighborhood
And I grow more content from each song that they give
For they sing all the day, "this place is good!"

Pondering My Heart

I have been pondering my heart and how it feels
As it takes the brunt of my emotions each day
It, the constant giver of life that flows and heals,
Is always honest as it gives what I am feeling away

May it know more love, compassion, and hope
More enrichment, appreciation, and joy
More resilience and ability to cope
That the peace of the spirit is there to enjoy

You are simultaneously matter, energy, light and vibration, all centered in your heart and expanding outward to infinity. --Puran Bair, Living From The Heart

May this bold statement live in my heart: 

I Know It. I Live It. I Love It.

BY ANN M. DIBB

Second Counselor in the Young Women General Presidency

We Quickly Lose Our Way

We quickly lose our way
When we rebel and disobey
The laws given of God
Wanting more the path dark and broad

But the light that is within
Reminds us we are of Him
Like a narrow beam, bright and warm
It teaches truth and does warn

It softens our countenance
When we counter that defiance
We feel peaceful, safe, and sound
Like a lost lamb that has been found

The Lord Can

The Lord can fill an empty vessel

But remarkably He does not

He enlarges hearts grow gentle

And offers relief to the distraught

Purely trusting that God is in charge

Room is made for the gospel

The vessel now enlarged

Is beautifully made full

When I Close My Eyes for the Last Time

When I close my eyes for the last time
I know I will wake up in heaven
To a sweet, loving place that's sublime
Where all life's answers will be given

You Need a Record and a Plan

You need a record and a plan

To gain all the hearts of all man

That is what our Father taught

And gave us Christ to be sought

Thinking how this applies to politics as well.

How exciting to think of our Savior coming again

to lead us with a perfect government!

It is Pure and Simple

It is pure and simple

God's love is sweet to sample
Your search must be but equal
To your gifts that make you able

Lay down all your knowledge
And with humility pledge
That you want to learn of truth
And you will witness faith's bright proof

Atheists, I believe in you
God is near and He loves you too!

Where much is given
Much is required
Our Father in Heaven
Must be desired
That's how loving He is
He does force nor miss
Dear seeker, He does show
Brilliantly, you'll know

Look

Through an open mind
There is much to find
Believe in that path
That leads to where God's at

Look into my eyes
As I testify
Hope is shining through
God can speak to you

In all of your research
Did you find the right church?
I looked and I did
And found He is not hid

He lights my long day
As oft as I pray
And into the night
He offers up light

The Sabbath is Set Apart

The Sabbath is the day
Set apart to pray
To receive all anew
The Spirit to teach you

Elder David A. Bednar - Receive the Holy Ghost

Receive and accept
The Holy Ghost unto you
Through all your covenants kept
Seek what God would have you do

The Room Grows Still

The room grows still
You know the spirit's there
Warmly you feel
God's loving tender care

Celebrate Life

Celebrate life
And all that is good
Look for Christ's light
And find gratitude

For Only so Long

You can lean on another
For only so long
With the light of our brother
We've faith to grow strong

Band as Christians

We pray mightily
For liberty
To rest upon this land
That as Christians we might band

He bowed himself to the earth,

and he prayed mightily unto his God

for the blessings of liberty to rest upon his brethren,

so long as there should a band of Christians

remain to possess the land—

For thus were all the true believers of Christ,

who belonged to the church of God,

called by those who did not belong to the church.

(Alma 46:13-14)

Saints Lift Up Your Heads

Saints, lift up your heads
And be of good cheer
The time is at hand
To feel the Lord near

At the end of the day
As everything mounts
You've the Lord always
That's what really counts!

At the Apogee of His Agony

At the apogee of His agony
As He lay suffering upon the cross
He cried, "My God, why has Thou forsaken me?"
And knew the pain of a soul that's lost

Ensign April 1997
Elder Neal A. Maxwell
"Enduring Well"

There is Much More to Repentance

There is much more to repentance 

Than I had previously thought

It is not through self control or persistence

Nor is it a battle to be fought

One must lay down all weapons

And abandon all pride

Pray to the Lord through what threatens

And return to His side

It is through that conviction 

Which pierces the humble heart

It is through meek submission

True conversion does start

Converted unto the Lord

"Conviction, humility, repentance, and submissiveness precede the abandonment of our weapons of rebellion. Do you and I still possess weapons of rebellion that keep us from becoming converted unto the Lord? If so, then we need to repent now."

—David A. Bednar, "Converted unto the Lord", Liahona and Ensign, November 2012
Topics: Repentance

Off By Myself

Off by myself

With my life in review

I asked the Lord's help

To know what to do

I'd nowhere to turn

All options were gone

Then, from prayer, I did learn

That I had been wrong

With the Lord's help

I thought a way out

From my own hell

I let go of doubt

Book of Mormon- A Review

Book of Mormon review


A book from prophets for us to enjoy
Written to nourish us and give us joy
Filled with love, hope, and Christ's redemption
Of the Old Testament, it is an extension

When Everything Goes Wrong

When everything goes wrong
And pockets hurt and fingers point
Hold your tongue in the throng
Lead among those who disappoint

Civility's the better way
It unites well any group
Dignity does stay
Which is the best thing to recoup

Expose the foolhardy
Who weaken the government
Strengthen your political party
Put in place those who are decent


dignity
noun:   the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect 
formality in bearing and appearance
 high office or rank or station

LDS Missionaries Coming Home Mix

The rush of tears
A flood of the past
As your son nears
He is home at last!

How Far is Heaven?

How far is heaven?
When loved ones are near
And praises are given
I know it is here!

Plant a Seed in Your Heart

Plant a seed in your heart
Where light might always come
Pray in faith that it impart
The bloom that does become

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Let the innocence of youth
Teach us of love
let them sing and smile in truth
And lift us above

Restored to Glory - 2011 program - "In Christ Alone"

The power of God
to lift us to the skies
To brighten up all
That's before our Eyes

Combine

With so much to face
It is a breathless time
Though the heart does race
With heaven, you can combine

you raise me up - worship dance

Worship in dance
Lifted in love
A lightened stance
Soars more above

I Love Jesus

I love Jesus
And He loves me
My life changes
Through Him, I see

A Voice of Reason

A voice of reason,

A timely dose of hope,

For our time and season,

World peace to invoke

Become the change you wish to see.  

Goodness lies within humanity.

All cultures, though diverse they be,

Have a need of agape Christianity

http://bryantmcgill.com/books/voice-of-reason

At the End of the Day

At the end of the day
Reason aside
Joy comes through one's faith
The spirit the guide

The eye cannot see
What God's light does show
As I bend the knee
I feel love. I know!

1 Corinthians 2:11 - The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

www.lds.org/scriptures/nt/1-cor/2.11?lang=eng

9 But as it is written, aEye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath bprepared for them that love him.

Crescendo Romney, Obama Focus On Debate Preparations « CBS DC

Romney, Obama Focus On Debate Preparations « CBS DC
           Crescendo

A growing crescendo of enthusiasm

Is following this promising campaign

There's more energy and passion

The heart of America beats again

GBTV: Predictions come true

Change can come at lightening speed
When men combine and design with greed
What lies ahead just before our eyes?
As economically a nation dies...

Reality Check

Mortality
The reality check
Who we are, who we will be
Will take the Lord, to perfect

Converted unto the Lord

The Lord is mindful of us
His love is always there
Do what is right and trust
You will grow in His care

Be of good cheer, He lives
We have His blessed gospel
Let this raise up our motives,
To give cheer, and be grateful

Take an Inventory

Take an inventory
Whether large or small
Of your lifelong story
And give thanks for it all

October 2012 General Conference (playlist)

How Did You Love Me?

"How did you love me?"
God will ask each of us
"As one who is meek
Did you obey and trust?"
October 2012 General Conference (playlist)

Worthy and Able

Worthy and able
And of the ripe age
You are but capable
God's light is your gauge

All the talks are in highlight form.  Click on Youtube and see...

Light and Knowledge

Christ's Light and knowledge
Does warm the breast
When we work and serve
To do our best
We know. We are blessed.

Strength and Safety

Our safety lies in repentance
For strength comes as we turn
And look for the assistance
From our Savior, to learn

The Prophet Tells Us

The Prophet tells us
What we need to know
Through faith and trust
We follow and grow

http://speeches.byu.edu/?act=viewitem&id=88&view=1

BYU DevotionalFourteen Fundamentals in
Following the Prophet

Ezra Taft Benson

February 26, 1980