The Prophet Joseph Smith

In the scriptures we read that “members of the Church of Jesus Christ are sent forth ‘to labor in his vineyard for the salvation of the souls of men’ (Doctrine and Covenants 138:56).

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Power to Overcome the Adversary

Peter M. Johnson October 2019 Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 138:56)

It is my prayer that we will recognize the confirming influence of the Holy Ghost as we come to fully understand that we are children of God.

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Here to Serve a Righteous Cause

Carol F. McConkie October 2015 General Women’s Session

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The prophet Mormon boldly declared, “For we have a labor to perform whilst in this tabernacle of clay, that we may conquer the enemy of all righteousness, and rest our souls in the kingdom of God.” The early Church leaders and pioneers of the past pressed forward with heroic courage and determined faithfulness to establish the restored gospel and build temples where ordinances of exaltation could be performed.

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Your Wonderful Journey Home

Dieter F. Uchtdorf April 2013 General Young Women Meeting

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We received our “first lessons” in this language of love as spirits in God’s presence, and here on earth we have opportunities to practice it and become fluent.

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LDS Women Are Incredible!

Quentin L. Cook April 2011 Saturday Morning Session

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All members of the Church of Jesus Christ are “to labor in his vineyard for the salvation of the souls of men.” “[The] work of salvation includes member missionary work, convert retention, activation of less-active members, temple and family history work, … teaching the gospel,” and caring for the poor and needy.

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Learning in the Priesthood

Henry B. Eyring April 2011 Priesthood Session

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“even before they were born, they, with many others, received their first lessons in the world of spirits and were prepared to come forth in the due time of the Lord to labor in his vineyard for the salvation of the souls of men.”

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Prayer and Promptings

Boyd K. Packer October 2009 Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

The Restoration of the gospel brought knowledge of the premortal existence.

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You Have a Noble Birthright

Julie B. Beck April 2006 General Young Women Meeting

Open paragraph (3)

This past year I have seen the light of God shining in the faces of you young women so many times.

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A “Mother Heart”

Julie B. Beck April 2004 Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 138:56)

Oh, that every girl and woman would have a testimony of her potential for eternal motherhood as she keeps her earthly covenants.

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The Joy of Womanhood

Margaret D. Nadauld October 2000 Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 138:56)

“Even before they were born, they, with many others, received their first lessons in the world of spirits and were prepared to come forth in the due time of the Lord to labor in his vineyard for the salvation of the souls of men”

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“Are You Still Here?”

Gary J. Coleman April 2000 Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

Because our Heavenly Father loves us, He has prepared a plan for us as we live here in mortality.

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Constancy amid Change

Russell M. Nelson October 1993 Saturday Afternoon Session

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If that state had persisted, you and I would still be stranded among the heavenly host as unborn sons and daughters of God.

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Inviting Others to “Come unto Christ”

Gene R. Cook October 1988 Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (D&C 138:56)

I testify that the Lord expects us to bring souls unto Him by inviting all men to come unto Christ, and by so doing, find Him ourselves.

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Strengthening the Family

Joanne B. Doxey October 1987 General Women’s Meeting

Open paragraph (D&C 138:56)

received our “first lessons in the world of spirits and were prepared to come forth in the due time of the Lord to labor in his vineyard for the salvation of the souls of men”

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Home and Family: A Divine Eternal Pattern

Gene R. Cook April 1984 Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 138:56)

The still small voice whispers yet a deeper meaning.

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