Brigham Young University - Banyan Yearbook (Provo, UT)

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■- ' ' l. ' lt !. ■ v. Following the death of the early apostles and the disappearance of the gift of revelation which they possessed, the world was left to the opinions of men. Finally, in the spring of 1820, God called a new prophet from among men toorgar ize His Church and to be a light of truth in a world of darkness. Apostles and prophets have continued in the leadership of the Church of Jesus Christ since that time. We can but pity the world that rejects them, for as Plato said: We can easily forgive a cnild who is afraid of the dark: the real tragedy of life is when men are afraid of the light. prophets voice Harold B. Lee is a powerful man in modern Israel, wrote President Marion G. Romney almost 20 years ago. The source of his strength is in his knowledge that he lives in the shadow of the Almighty. To him, his Heavenly Father is a senior partner, daily giving him guidance. His contacts with heaven are direct and regular. 29

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The greatest privilege a BYU student has is to hear the word of the Lord taught by prophets and apostles in assemblies and conferences. The wisdom received from these inspired leaders sparks deeper understanding of our purpose and destiny in life and the possibility of returning to our Father ' s presence, not as little children or servants, but to rule over worlds and nations. Even John Wesley, founder of the Methodist Church, was forced to admit, Opinion is not religion, not even right opinion. The simple reason is that true religion can onfy come from God — there is no other source. We listen to a Speaking of President Joseph Fielding Smith and his own new calling as the late prophet ' s successor, President Harold B. Lee said in October Conference, As ' the finger of Cod touched him and he slept, ' he seemed that brief moment to be passing to me, as it were, a sceptre of righteousness as though to say to me, ' Go thou and do likewise. ' ■ . •? -. • V ' v)- ' % li xvr v : « 4 .. . •V. ' L-?lfcfc» jnl ' n 28 X ' tf .. '

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Be prayerful, my friends, and listen. You may never hear a voice. You likely w ill not. But in a manner that you cannot explain, you will be prompted and blessed. For the Lord has promised, ' 1 will tell you in your heart, by the Holy Chost which shall come upon you and which shall dwell in your heart. Now, behold, this is the spirit of revelation. ' Elder Gordon B. Hinckley 1 know that there is revelation in the Church, because 1 have received revelation. I know that God speaks in this day, because he has spoken to me. . . . This is my gift. 1 know this work is true. I have a perfect knowledge that jesus Christ is the Son of the living God and that he was crucified for the sins of the world. Elder Bruce R. McConkie Thank God for the ittle people, as well as the big people, who know how to friendshipand fellow- ship. £ iifr Paul H. Dunn We should studiously avoid placing ourselves in positions where we could be overcome by temptation. Paul ' s admonition that we avoid even the appearance of evil certainly represents an addition to the Lord ' s com- mandment. . . . But, if we follow Paul ' s admonition, we will find the Lord ' s command- ment much easier to live. 30 Elder Unrlwan Rector, jr. Church members donated 4 million hours of service and $17 million in cash and commodities to the needy this past year through the welfare program. Bulwp Victor L. Brown There is hope — God does live — and there is a believable voice to those who have faith and the will to believe. Certainly we live in a day of famine. . . . Never- theless, in what may appear to be a spiritual famine, there are many who have found a spiritual abundance. It is my witness that God lives and lesus is the Christ — the Saviour of the world. Elder Howard W. Hunter Ours Only a home teacher, only the guardian of a flock. Only the one appointed where the ministry matters most. Only a servant of the Lord It is because of you, the priesthood home teacher, that a erseof the hymn stands true: iH-neath His watchful eye His saints securely dwell. ' The God that ' bears all nature up shall guard His children wvW. ' ■■ Elder Boud K. Packer