Spiritual thought in the temple: A beautiful day, a blessing from Temple Presidency, hymns & scriptures
This hymn message stood out to me during preparation meeting. It is found on page 82, 14, and 131 of the hymn book.
For All the Saints (#82)
For all the Saints who from their labors rest,
Who thee by faith before the world confessed,
Thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest.
Alleluia, Alleluia.
Oh, may thy soldiers, faithful, true, and bold,
Fight as the Saints who nobly fought of old,
And win with them the victor’s crown of gold.
Alleluia, Alleluia.
Thou art our rock, our fortress, and our might;
Thou, Lord, our captain in the well-fought fight;
Thou, in the darkness drear, our one true light.
Alleluia, Alleluia.
And when the strife is fierce, the warfare long,
Steals on the ear the distant triumph song,
And hearts are brave again, and arms are strong.
Alleluia, Alleluia.
From earth’s wide bounds, from ocean’s farthest coast,
Through gates of pearl streams in the countless host,
Singing to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Alleluia, Alleluia.
Sweet is the Peace the Gospel brings (#14)
Sweet is the peace the gospel brings
To seeking minds and true.
With light refulgent on its wings,
It clears the human view.
Its laws and precepts are divine
And show a Father’s care.
Transcendent love and mercy shine
In each injunction there.
Faithless tradition flees its pow’r,
And unbelief gives way.
The gloomy clouds, which used to low’r,
Submit to reason’s sway.
May we who know the sacred Name
From every sin depart.
Then will the Spirit’s constant flame
Preserve us pure in heart.
Ere long the tempter’s power will cease,
And sin no more annoy,
No wrangling sects disturb our peace,
Or mar our heartfelt joy.
That which we have in part received
Will be in part no more,
For he in whom we all believe
To us will all restore.
In patience, then, let us possess
Our souls till he appear.
On to our mark of calling press;
Redemption draweth near.
More Holiness Gives Me (#131)
More holiness give me,
More strivings within,
More patience in suff’ring,
More sorrow for sin,
More faith in my Savior,
More sense of his care,
More joy in his service,
More purpose in prayer.
More gratitude give me,
More trust in the Lord,
More pride in his glory,
More hope in his word,
More tears for his sorrows,
More pain at his grief,
More meekness in trial,
More praise for relief.
More purity give me,
More strength to o’ercome,
More freedom from earth-stains,
More longing for home.
More fit for the kingdom,
More used would I be,
More blessed and holy—
More, Savior, like thee.
Felt inspired to read the scriptures to hear from the Lord and this is what he lead me to read.
D&C 10: 32-33, 37 and Mosiah 15: 20-31
Temple Presidency Blessing
As a temple presidency, we wish to give the following blessing to each of you and your families:
• We bless you to receive a sure knowledge that:
• Under the direction of the Father, Jesus Christ created this earth,
• The fall of Adam brought temporal and spiritual death into the world, and
• The atonement of Jesus Christ ransomed man from these two deaths by bringing to
pass the immortality and eternal life of man.
• We bless you with the energy, strength, health, and protection necessary to carry out your significant responsibilities.
• We bless you with the ability to feel of the Savior’s love and to share that love with the
patrons and co-workers.
• We bless you that you will feel the Savior’s presence, not only in the house of the Lord,
but whenever you may need to call upon His holy name.
• We bless you that your consecrated service in the house of the Lord will bring peace to
your heart and mind and will result in blessings in all aspects of your life and the life of your family.
August 2024
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