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Verse 1] After hiking as far as they could The apostles and the prophet stood High above the valley Their new home With God’s blessings No longer to roam To a walking stick They tied a cloth On a high peak They waved it aloft As an ensign to all From the storm A raised standard Of works to perform [Pre-Chorus] Here was the place That the Savior chose The blossoming desert A unique rose Each pioneer Had survived circumstance Now the cause of Zion Could advance [Chorus] Raise the banner high Raise it high The Lord is our refuge Our defense Light the path ahead Light the path For our fellow man For our inheritance Raise the banner high Raise it high If we do our best We will stand [Verse 2] The gospel message Is now ours to preach To our neighbors Our example can reach Like the pioneers Who had much taken We, through our trials Gain faith unshaken If we are doing The best that we can We can light a path For our fellow man As a candle placed Upon a high peak Our flame can burn bright For all who may seek [Bridge] We must not attack Or turn flighty But in faith Pray to our Almighty Hold us steady When the wild winds blow Teach our hands Where to build and go [Chorus] Raise the banner high Raise it high The Lord is our refuge Our defense Light the path ahead Light the path For our fellow man For our inheritance Raise the banner high Raise it high If we do our best We will stand

Healed!

When our body heals
It can leave a scar.
What's left, one feels
Only healing so far.
In sin our spirits hurt
But, it can all go away
Through the atonement, first
We are made new that day.

Pondering President Packer's talk

Now I am not sure which one...Probably the first one.

 But, isn't it amazing to think that the atonement can completely spiritually heal us!

The Plan of Happiness - Boyd K. Packer

Boyd K. Packer teaches about marriage, the power of procreation, ... and exalted physical, emotional, and spiritual feelings associated with the word love. ... bodies, when the repentance process is complete, no scars remain because of the  ..

The Balm of Gilead - Boyd K. Packer

Boyd K. Packer. Of the ... That name became symbolic for the power to soothe and heal. ... Even though we have a serious physical ailment, we can be spiritually  ...

Spiritual Crocodiles - Boyd K. Packer

Sister Packer and I were assigned to tour the South Africa Mission with President and .... mauled by these spiritual crocodiles—and see them completely healed.

Balm of Gilead - Boyd K. Packer

Boyd K. Packer. Of the ... It became symbolic for the power to soothe and to heal. ...How precious is that spiritual balm of Gilead, for there is a spirit in man.

The Key to Spiritual Protection - Boyd K. Packer

The scriptures hold the keys to spiritual protection. They contain ... Jesus Christ has prescribed a very clear method for us to repent and find healing in our lives.

Cleansing the Inner Vessel - Boyd K. Packer

The effect of this plague can be, unfortunately often is, spiritually fatal. .... terrible plague, to find the healing that is available to us in the priesthood of the Lord.

The Brilliant Morning of Forgiveness - Boyd K. Packer

You may tell yourself that your transgressions are not spiritually illegal. ... upon it, is this: Restoring what you cannot restore, healing the wound you cannot heal,  ...

Counsel to Youth - Boyd K. Packer

Boyd K. Packer. President of ... This influence is spiritual, and he “is abroad in the land.” But despite .... But repentance can heal what hurts, no matter what it is.

The Mediator - Boyd K. Packer

If you miss that lesson you may have to make it up before you are spiritually .... of us individually may be extended the redeeming and healing blessing of mercy.

Solving Emotional Problems in the Lord's Own Way - Boyd K ...

Boyd K. Packer .... If we lose our emotional and spiritual independence, our self-reliance, we can be weakened quite as much, perhaps even more, than when ... You have a power to soothe and to sanctify and to heal that others are not given.

Washed Clean - Boyd K. Packer

Boyd K. Packer ... I reasoned that to be spiritually unclean would bring shame and humiliation immeasurably more intense than I felt .... Not just heal up the few.

Love

Love can go on through eternity
That is how the family is meant to be
The husband and the wife and the children they create
On to a posterity, love blooms ever great!

I am treasuring President Packer's talk every day until Conference.

Why Marriage and Family Matter—Everywhere in the World ...

Family is the center of life and is the key to eternal happiness. ... me to see how marriage and family-centered priorities cut across and superseded any political,  ...

Testimony Meeting

Deep inside the chambers

of my pulsating heart;

the spirit now labors

for growth to impart.

Truth is good to share.

Spiritually begin.

What thoughts had been there

that shone light within?

“Oh, if I could teach you this one principle: a testimony is to be found in the bearing of it! President Boyd K. Packer

President Packer

70 years of marriage with Donna, his Wife. 

The mother of his children, his partner, his life. 

The family and the temple, he taught us the way. 

To return home to Heaven , forever to stay.

I am going to miss this wise man. I am thankful for his life's work and talents, his faithfulness and devotion to family. Now our prayers are going out to that large family of his.

The Plan of Happiness

Through the Lord's atonement
Happiness does come
We no longer lament
Over what's been done

The Plan of Happiness

"You escape by accepting the Atonement of Christ, and all that was heartache can turn to beauty and love and eternity."

—Boyd K. Packer, "The Plan of Happiness"
Topics: Repentance

lament (n), (v)

1. 1.

   a passionate expression of grief or sorrow.

   "his mother's night-long laments for his father"

   synonyms:

   wail, wailing, lamentation, moan, moaning, weeping, crying, sob,sobbing, keening; More

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1. 1.

   mourn (a person's loss or death).

   "he was lamenting the death of his infant daughter"

   synonyms:

   mourn, grieve, sorrow, wail, weep, cry, sob, keen, beat one's breast "the mourners lamented"

The Plan of Happiness

His judgments are just; 
His mercy unbound
He compensates us
When our faith is found

Complete

A marriage is complete
When the spirit's found.
There's no need to compete;
God's the common ground!

Stay hurtful words
Apologize
Let praise be heard
Build loving ties

Guilt injures the spirit
Repentance must take place
Don't avoid it- hear this
The healing balm is grace

Pondering President Packer's sweet words.

The Plan of Happiness

President Boyd K. Packer
President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles

Over the years I have frequently taught an important principle: the end of all activity in the Church is to see that a man and a woman with their children are happy at home and sealed together for time and for all eternity. …

https://www.lds.org/church/news/boyd-k-packer-the-plan-of-happiness?lang=eng

Spiritual Cleansing

Just as a white board

Can be wiped new and clean

Our souls are through our Lord

As repentance is seen

The Key to Spiritual Protection "Just as chalk can be removed from a blackboard, with sincere repentance the effects of our transgression can be erased through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. That promise applies in every case." —Boyd K. Packer, "The Key to Spiritual Protection" Topics: Repentance, Atonement

The Witness

We must come to our own
Witness of the Lord
And share how we've grown
As a saint reborn

The Witness

President Boyd K. Packer

Ensign, May 2014

Sharpened Focus for Things of Eternity

Times of uncertainty
Sharpen our focus to seek
Things of eternity
As one more humble and meek

A Set Course of Faith

On a set course of faith

Remind yourself to pray

God's promises are sure

As we strive each day

 To seek Him and obey

Welcome peace to your heart 

Repent.  Let go of fear

Seek the scriptures for truth

And feel God's love. It's near!

It has always been here!

Turn to God's holy words

Let peace settle your heart

The key to Spiritual Protection 

Is to seek redemption to start

It's always been there! We must do our part!

President Boyd K. Packer
The Key to Spiritual Protection
November Ensign, 2014
Peace can be settled in the heart of each
 who turns to the scriptures and unlocks
the promises of protection and redemption.

Sometimes You Have to "BACK TRACK"

Sometimes you have to "back track"
To get where you should be.
To receive the strength you lack
To get yourself moving.

Recall things in a journal
Let the spirit guide
Endure like life's a final
With God on your side.

There’s a word,repent. What does the “re” in repent mean? It means you do it again—repeat, repent. And then you have to backtrack to the point where you went off track and go forward, free from the challenges that were with you then. 

Teaching in the Church

BOYD K. PACKER

PRESIDENT OF THE QUORUM OF THE TWELVE APOSTLES

Decide to "DO IT RIGHT"

Decide to "do it right"
And you will receive
From beyond the veil, light
If you but believe.

So, my counsel is simple. Just decide to do it right, decide to be better, decide to trust the scripture, and as you do, you’ll grow and the challenges you have will be for your good.

Teaching in the Church

BOYD K. PACKER

PRESIDENT OF THE QUORUM OF THE TWELVE APOSTLES

Trust in Your Call

Trust in your call
Words will come to you
Give of your all
And light will shine through.

I wish that there would be a way to promise you that if you studied earnestly and seriously that you’d be better. It won’t hurt you. But it won’t make you better, even as good as it would if you’d trust in the Lord and trust in the Spirit and go ahead. That doesn’t quite become second nature, but you, in due time, learn to trust the Spirit that it will be there. Many times I’ve stood at the pulpit and wondered what to say, kind of empty-headed and knowing that there was a great responsibility, but it always comes. It comes when you start. You start and begin, and then the revelation starts to flow. The credit we deserve from all of that is very little for ourselves, because the Spirit is the generating power.

Teaching in the Church

BOYD K. PACKER

PRESIDENT OF THE QUORUM OF THE TWELVE APOSTLES 

The Mighty Healer

The mighty healer
Is the atonement
To the humble, eager
The Lord's strength is lent

The Atonement is the mighty healer—atone for the sins. Do you realize how marvelous it is that you can call upon the Atonement? The Lord effected the Atonement for our sakes. And there isn’t anything that you can’t repent from and that you can’t be rescued from if you will repent and be determined to make the decision. So, my counsel is simple. Just decide to do it right, decide to be better, decide to trust the scripture, and as you do, you’ll grow and the challenges you have will be for your good.

Teaching in the Church

BOYD K. PACKER

PRESIDENT OF THE QUORUM OF THE TWELVE APOSTLES

Unlock the Door

Unlock the door

Unto the Lord

His words protect, 

Prompt, and perfect

Become wise
Unto salvation
Peace will rise
For inspiration

His healing voice
Comes as you read
May you rejoice
And let Him lead

Here lies the path
Where you should walk
To those who ask
The scriptures talk

Keep the door open

And listen well

Seek the Lord's wisdom

As a living well

Reading is the key

That unlocks the door

Spiritually

Unto the Living Lord

The Key to Spiritual Protection

BY PRESIDENT BOYD K. PACKER

President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles  

October Conference 2013

Tolerance as a Virtue

Tolerance as a virtue
Will not lead you astray
As to God's laws you are true
Naught will shade into gray

All of God's laws are exact
And, they guide us with light
Legalizing sinful acts
Cannot make them right

This light, given to man
Is the Spirit of Christ
It leads us to Him and
Helps us discern what is right

The law of chastity
Perfectly, can be known.
Through virtue's path it's seen
As, then, revelation is shown

Pondering President Boyd K Packer
These Things I Know
May 2013, Ensign

What Satan Can and Cannot Do

As President Boyd K. Packer taught this morning, Satan cannot directly take a life. That is one of many things he cannot do. But apparently his effort to stop the work will be reasonably well served if he can just bind the tongue of the faithful. Brethren, if that is the case, I am looking tonight for men young and old who care enough about this battle between good and evil to sign on and speak up. We are at war, and for these next few minutes, I want to be a one-man recruiting station.

Do I need to hum a few bars of “We Are All Enlisted”? You know, the line about “We are waiting now for soldiers; who’ll volunteer?” Of course, the great thing about this call to arms is that we ask not for volunteers to fire a rifle or throw a hand grenade. No, we want battalions who will take as their weapons “every word that proceedeth forth from the mouth of God.” So I am looking tonight for missionaries who will not voluntarily bind their tongues but will, with the Spirit of the Lord and the power of their priesthood, open their mouths and speak miracles. Such speech, the early brethren taught, would be the means by which faith’s “mightiest works have been, and will be, performed.”

Satan cannot take a life
Nor can he stop "the work".
But, he can lure us away from light.
Return unto the Word!

He can "bind up the tongue!"
Lest some miracles cease,
As there is much to be done,
Our efforts must increase!

On a Cold Night Many Years Ago

On a cold night, many years ago
In a train set to depart
There was a tap at my window
I peered out with a start

There stood an orphan boy with a cup
He wore a rag tied about his face
I saw his hunger as he looked up
I'd some change, to a door I raced

Then I felt the jarring motion
Helpless...I could do no more
Save jump from the locomotion
He in the distance, my heart tore

I will never forget that little boy
Left destitute in the cold
Starving, freezing with naught a toy
Just a beggar's cup to hold

And a Little Child Shall Lead Them
President Boyd K. Packer
May 2012, Ensign, 6