Try as hard as you mayTo not think about dyingIt will still come, some dayThere is no denying It comes to the youngThe aged, the sickThe pick of the throngThe halting and quick We have come from heavenTo return there somedayThis mortal life givenIs the path… the way LDS.org – Liahona Article – May We [...]
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Life’s Colors
Posted in life's colors, Monson, the race of life, Thomas S. Monson on May 6, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
When compared to the eternalGlorious picture of all thingsLife’s colors we pick are trivialFor the vast contrast each brings When a life’s candle dimsAnd darkness soon threatensWhat matters brightly beamsThe colors come of heaven! For each color that we pickLet it have an eternal purposeThat when we become sickThese colors will still serve us Let [...]
The Darkness of Death
Posted in atonement, he is risen, Monson, Thomas S. Monson on April 3, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
The darkness of death, though ever realCan be dispelled by the Lord, Jesus ChristHe, who has power over Earth to heal, Is the resurrection and the lifeHe Is Risen: A Prophet’s Testimony “I believe that none of us can conceive the full import of what Christ did for us in Gethsemane, but I am [...]
He Taught Us
Posted in he is risen, Monson, Thomas S. Monson on April 1, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
He taught us how to liveHe taught us how to dieHe taught how to forgiveAnd to pray to God on high He passed beneath all thingsWhen He could have turned His backHe served to save all thingsSacrificing in our behalf None of us can conceive The full import of what He didBut in truth, I [...]
Have I Done Any Good Today?
Posted in formula for happiness, have I done any good today, Monson, service, Thomas S. Monson on March 3, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
There are hearts to gladden,deeds to do, and words to sayWhen kindness is givenWe are blessed, some how- some way There are souls to saveAnd what of your own?Inner peace comesWhen goodness is shown “Let us ask ourselves these questions,” President Monson has said. “Have I done any good in the world today? Have I [...]
The Call for Courage
Posted in courage, fear, Monson, opposition, ridicule, the call for courage, Thomas S. Monson on February 25, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Fear, ridicule, and oppositionWill come before each faceHave courage and re-position,Stand for the principles you embrace.Thomas S. MonsonThe Call for Courage Ensign, May 2004, 54 Of course, we will face fear, experience ridicule, and meet opposition. Let us have the courage to defy the consensus, the courage to stand for principle. Courage, not compromise, brings the smile [...]
God Does Live- Jesus is His Son
Posted in Easter, I Know That My Redeemer Lives, Monson, Thomas S. Monson on February 25, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
God does live.Jesus is His Son;Whom to us He gaveThat the atonement might be won.Jesus, our RedeemerDid Mediate for us!That we might live foreverIf we endure life well and trust.He died upon the crossAnd came again to life!He suffered for each of us,Our Savior, Jesus Christ.Thomas S. MonsonI Know That My Redeemer Lives! Ensign, May 2007, [...]
Finding Peace Through Service
Posted in finding peace, Monson, peace through service, service, Thomas S. Monson on February 25, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Darkness can visit As we listen to Satan say Falsehoods that insist We are useless or in the way In our ears he whispersWhat will cloud and dim visionThen discouraged… he answers-You can be miserable with himBut, with trust in the LordThere is a path to peaceService opens up a door Where darkness then will [...]
Temples Are a Beacon
Posted in attending the temple, Monson, temples are a beacon, the temple shines as a beacon, Thomas S. Monson on February 4, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Bear every trialOvercome each temptationCome to the templeLit up for our salvation Carry the temple in your heartAnd bring it home to shareIt’s peaceful renewal impartsA bit of heaven’s care
Courage to Stand Alone
Posted in courage, courage to stand alone, Monson, moral courage, Thomas S. Monson on January 20, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
Sanctify the Lord in your hearts Be ready always to speak According to how the Spirit imparts Offering up hope…as one meek When the time comes to stand up Let there not be any doubt That the world could not have enough Of good men with good works about Be courageous and prepared Stand alone- [...]
