George Washington, known as the "Father of Our Country," was a farmer, ... Let us raise a standard to which the wise and the honest can repair; the event is in ...
Our Constitution now hangs by a thread
The rights we hold sacred like shadows have fled
Who can restore each God given right
And not let them be robbed by the thieves in the night?
Like Samson, shaved of hair, became blind
The scriptures without prophets to sustain it
Would soon become altered and suited to grind
The corrupt wheat for their own gain and profit
We could rebuild the Tower of Babel
With today's misleading words of stone,
With sin, pride, craftiness, and scandal
As we've the worst the world has known
I'm enjoying reading this Book of Mormon commentary!
Sincere words, much like a sword
Can be wielded both for good or bad
Let truth be more proved for the Lord
Double edged, you will be glad you had
I'm enjoying this Book of Mormon commentary book.
Psalm 149:6 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand. Proverbs 5:4 But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a two-edged sword. Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is quick and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Revelation 1:16 and he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp two-edged sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.
Can the temple of God be built in our day
With ill-fitting stone made of all shapes and sizes?
The best materials should be used to lay
The foundation of love that towards Heaven rises
In Christ, you can
Feel joy so deep
Your heart expands
What was asleep
Repent. Right wrongs.
In sin, one's sick
You'll be made strong
And your mind quick
From God's word, read,
Ponder, and pray
Your eyes will see
Beyond today
You may fall low
Confused, afraid
As burdens grow
Endure. Have faith.
Blessings increase
And doors open
As you spread peace
One can hope in!
Comfort will come
Like an embrace
Love will blossom
As you give thanks
Peace will pour out
Like light aglow
As good you scout
You'll lift and grow
Yes, men and women who turn their lives over to God will discover that He can make a lot more out of their lives than they can. He will deepen their joys, expand their vision, quicken their minds, strengthen their muscles, lift their spirits, multiply their blessings, increase their opportunities, comfort their souls, raise up friends, and pour out peace. Whoever will lose his life in the service of God will find eternal life.
There is a spiritual sieve in place That separates those who love and embrace The Book of Mormon from those who don't WHO could be reading to know and won't
A large measure of the love of God Is found as you hold to this rod The ways of the world are left behind As from it, you search, ponder, and find
Fall in love with Jesus Christ
Let Him be your joy and light
Hope is there when He's your source
Let Him inspire your life's course
On your knees, voice who you are.
Let Him be your guiding Star.
Cry to Him, His arms reach long.
He knows you. His path is strong.
Tell Him how you feel alone
Know for you He did atone
Tell Him how you're tempted too
He'll comfort, each time you do!
When you're mad, and feel accused
He knows how scorners abuse
Don't give up, if you cave in
The way out, He lights, from sin!
I just read there have been so many suicides by those of an alternate sexual preference. These are fragile years when strong peers make the difference, Still very few know what to do or say about sexuality as they are working on knowing who they are, themselves.
“God is no respecter of persons,” Peter exclaimed in awestruck wonder. ... (McConkie,Mormon Doctrine, p. 802.) .... God blesses the faithful regardless of their status, race, ancestry, or any other outward qualities. ... “No matter where they live, whether they are rich or poor, no matter what their station in life, their color or their ...
14 But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have never eaten any thing that is common or ... his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:.
The Captain of the Soul- Invictus/ The Soul's Captain by Elder Orson F. Whitney
Invictus by William E. Henley Out of the night that covers me, Black as the Pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance, I have not winced nor cried aloud. Under the bludgeonings of chance My head is bloody, but unbowed. Beyond this place of wrath and tears Looms but the Horror of the shade, And yet the menace of the years Finds, and shall find, me unafraid. It matters not how strait the gate, How charged with punishments the scroll, I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul.
The Soul's Captain [The Answer] by Elder Orson F. Whitney of the Quorum of the Twelve Art thou in truth? Then what of him Who bought thee with his blood? Who plunged into devouring seas And snatched thee from the flood? Who bore for all our fallen race What none but him could bear. The God who died that man might live, And endless glory share? Of what avail thy vaunted strength, Apart from his vast might? Pray that his Light may pierce the gloom, That thou mayest see aright. Men are as bubbles on the wave, As leaves upon the tree. Thou, captain of thy soul, forsooth Who gave that place to thee? Free will is thine — free agency To wield for right or wrong; But thou must answer unto him To whom all souls belong. Bend to the dust that head "unbowed," Small part of Life's great whole! And see in him, and him alone, The Captain of thy soul
He's Been There Before
He's Been There Before by Elder Troy Whittle The alarm bell rings at 6:30, I stumble to my feet I grab my companions bedding and pull off his sheets A groan fills the room, is it already time to arise? It seems like just a second ago I was able to shut my eyes
The morning activities follow- study, prayer and such When it's time to leave the apartment, you feel you haven't accomplished much "We have a super day planned," My comp. says with a grin I lowly utter a faithless breath, "Yeah, if anyone lets us in."
With the word of God and my faithful Schwinn, we ride off in the street prepared to Face another day of humidity and heat It's 9:30 in the evening, the day is almost through My champion and I are riding home not accomplishing what we thought to do
We ride up to the mailbox, hoping to receive a lot Only to look inside and hear my echo reverberate "air Box" We go up to our apartment, the day is now complete The only thing to show for our work is a case of blistery feet
It's past 10:30 p.m. My companion is fast asleep, Silence engulfs me all about and I begin to weep In the midst of sadness, I kneel down to pray I need to talk to father, but I'm not sure what to say
"Oh, Father" I begin, "What happened to us today? I thought we'd teach somebody, but everyone was away My hands, my aching hands- worn, hurt and beat; If our area was any smaller, we'd have knocked every street"
"Why on missions are the days so much alike? The only difference about today was the flat tire on my bike Will you send some cooler weather? The heat is killing me I sweat so bad, it gets in my eyes, it's very hard to see"
"Why do I have to wear a helmet, isn't your protection enough? People always laugh at me, and call me stupid stuff Please send us investigators so I may give them what they lack I want to give them Books of Mormon, the weight of them hurts my back"
"And what about my family: They don't have much to say I'm sick of not hearing from home day after day after day Oh Father, Why am I here am I just wasting time? Sometimes I just want to go home, I'm sorry but that's on my mind"
"My companion, Heavenly Father, what are you giving me? "The way he rides his bicycle, I don't think he can see Now you have it, I can't go on, I don't know what to do That, my Father in Heaven, is the prayer I have for you"
My prayer now finished, I stand up, then jump right into bed I need my rest for tomorrow, we have another long day ahead Sleep start to overtake me, I seem to drift away Then it seems a vision takes me to another time in another day
I'm standing alone on the hill. The view is very nice A man walks to wards me and says, "My name is Jesus Christ" Tears of joy well up inside, I fall down to His feet "Arise," He states, "Follow me to the shade. You and I need to speak"
My attention's towards my Savior, total and complete He says, "Your mission is similar of what happened to me I understand how you feel, I know what you're going through In fact, it would be fair to say I've felt the same as you"
"I even know how you felt when no one listened to you At times I felt not quite sure what else I could do I know you don't like to ride a bicycle, for you a car would be sweet Just remember the donkey I rode wasn't equipped with 21 speeds"
"I understand you don't like sweating, in fact it's something you hate I remember when I sweat blood from ev’ry pore, oh the agony was great! I see you don't like your companion- you'd rather have someone else- I once had a companion named Judas who sold my life for wealth"
"It's hard to wear a helmet and have people make fun of you I remember when they put thorns on my head and called me King of the Jews So you feel burdened down by the weight of your pack I recall how heavy the cross was when they slammed it on my back"
"Your hands hurt from tracting and knocking on doors all day I guess when they pounded nails into mine, I ached in a similar way It's hard not to hear from home when your family's not there to see I lost communication on the cross and cried, "Father, why hast Thou forsaken me?"
"We have a lot in common, but there's a difference between us you see I endured to the end and finished my mission, so follow and do like me" He embraced me with His arms and His light filled me with His love With tears in my eyes I watched as He went back to the Father above
I stood with awe and wonder when a beep rang in my head I listened and heard the alarm, then realized I was in my bed My companion let out a groan, "6:30 already, no way!" I sat up and said, "Come on, I'll even carry your scriptures today!"
No matter what we go through, when we feel we can't take more Just stop and think about Jesus Christ, He's been there before By Elder Troy Whittle Texas Houston Mission
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
These poems are my own thoughts and impressions as I study the gospel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints
I encourage you to read from the Book of Mormon and the standard works, and listen to modern day prophets, also, that your mind and heart might be touched.
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