The Lord Is Hastening His Work

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1. Doctrine and Covenants 45:26

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   We live in a turbulent time when “the whole earth [is] in commotion.” President Russell M.

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2. Doctrine and Covenants 1:23

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   We also live in “the best of times,” which will be my emphasis.

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3. Doctrine and Covenants 88:73

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   We also live in “the best of times,” which will be my emphasis.

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4. Doctrine and Covenants 59:23

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   We also live in “the best of times,” which will be my emphasis.

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5. John 14:27

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   We also live in “the best of times,” which will be my emphasis.

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6. Acts 2:41

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   At various times in the history of the Church, there has been a significant increase in those who have entered the covenant path.

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7. Doctrine and Covenants 112

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   At various times in the history of the Church, there has been a significant increase in those who have entered the covenant path.

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8. 1 Corinthians 1:26

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   At various times in the history of the Church, there has been a significant increase in those who have entered the covenant path.

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9. 2 Samuel 18

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   As they “passed the Temple Block, … thousands of men, women, and children, gathered, from various parts of the city, to unite in the glorious and joyful welcome.” President Brigham Young addressed them: “May the Lord God of Israel bless you.

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10. Doctrine and Covenants 76:62

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    In the spirit of that joyful occasion, let me once again assure all new converts and those returning to the Lord’s Church: We love you; we need you; the Lord needs you.

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11. Doctrine and Covenants 76:70

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    In the spirit of that joyful occasion, let me once again assure all new converts and those returning to the Lord’s Church: We love you; we need you; the Lord needs you.

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12. 1 Corinthians 15:40

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    In the spirit of that joyful occasion, let me once again assure all new converts and those returning to the Lord’s Church: We love you; we need you; the Lord needs you.

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13. Doctrine and Covenants 110:11

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    In our day, these precious converts no longer gather to a central location.

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14. Moses 7:18

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    Our sacred duty is to accept and welcome new and returning members.

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15. John 17:20

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    Our sacred duty is to accept and welcome new and returning members.

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16. 1 Corinthians 12:11

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    Our sacred duty is to accept and welcome new and returning members.

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17. James 2:5

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    Many join the Church at great personal sacrifice and desperately need the love and support of their fellow Saints.

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18. Matthew 19:29

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    Many join the Church at great personal sacrifice and desperately need the love and support of their fellow Saints.

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19. Romans 2:11

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    Many join the Church at great personal sacrifice and desperately need the love and support of their fellow Saints.

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20. Ephesians 2:19

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    Many join the Church at great personal sacrifice and desperately need the love and support of their fellow Saints.

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21. Mosiah 18:8

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    Many join the Church at great personal sacrifice and desperately need the love and support of their fellow Saints.

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22. Doctrine and Covenants 14:7

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    Receiving the ordinances and covenants and living the commandments are essential.

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23. John 5:39

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    In addition, each year in rotation the Church curriculum in Sunday meetings covers the Old Testament, the New Testament, the Book of Mormon, and the Doctrine and Covenants.

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24. Mosiah 2:41

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    However, do not get discouraged if eternal marriage is not possible at this time.

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25. Alma 34:32

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    You will find, if you have not already, that the members are not perfect.

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26. 2 Nephi 31:20

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    must press forward with a steadfastness in Christ, having a perfect brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men. Wherefore, if ye shall press forward, feasting upon the word of Christ, and endure to the end, behold, thus saith the Father: Ye shall have eternal life.”

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27. Ephesians 4:11

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    As we contemplate the challenges of our day, we must remember that the Savior, during His earthly ministry, also lived in turbulent and violent times.

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28. 2 Timothy 1

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    We also live in “the best of times,” which will be my emphasis.

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29. Amos 5

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    There is clear evidence that faith in Jesus Christ is increasing in our day.

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30. Moroni 6:4

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    President Gordon B.

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1. Jesus the Christ

   Chapter 41: Personal Manifestations of God the Eternal Father and of His Son Jesus Christ in Modern Times

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   • Doctrine and Covenants 110:11

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     “After this vision closed, the heavens were again opened unto us, and Moses appeared before us, and committed unto us the keys of the gathering of Israel from the four parts of the earth, and the leading of the ten tribes from the land of the north.

2. The Articles of Faith

   Article 3

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   • Doctrine and Covenants 14:7

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     Elder James E.