Humble Souls at Altars Kneel

Jeremy R. Jaggi · October 2025 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

The “bitter cup” He drank in the Garden of Gethsemane and His suffering, “intensified” on the cross at Calvary, allow us to lay the hard, the insolent, the violent, the furious, and the trembling upon the altars of the Lord and be “sanctified by the reception of the Holy Ghost,” always.

Harden Not Your Heart

Christopher H. Kim · April 2025 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

At the end of His mortal life, Jesus Christ submitted His own will to His Father by partaking of the bitter cup.

Trusting Our Father

David P. Homer · October 2024 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

As always, the Savior set the perfect example for us.

Aligning Our Will with His

Ulisses Soares · October 2024 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

“Nevertheless, glory be to the Father, and I partook and finished my preparations unto the children of men.”

The Man Who Communed with Jehovah

Kyle S. McKay · October 2024 · Saturday Evening Session

Open paragraph (1)

His Atonement was so excruciating it caused Him to bleed from every pore.

Integrity: A Christlike Attribute

Jack N. Gerard · April 2024 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (3)

suffering caused Him, “even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, and would that [He] might not drink the bitter cup, and shrink.”

Think Celestial!

Russell M. Nelson · October 2023 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (3)

As I have wrestled with the intense pain caused by my recent injury, I have felt even deeper appreciation for Jesus Christ and the incomprehensible gift of His Atonement.

One in Christ

D. Todd Christofferson · April 2023 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

As President Dallin H.

Courage to Proclaim the Truth

Denelson Silva · October 2022 · Saturday Evening Session

Open paragraph (D&C 19:18)

Please, young men, do not postpone your preparation to serve the Lord as missionaries.

Lift Up Your Heart and Rejoice

Marcos A. Aidukaitis · April 2022 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 19:18)

“Nevertheless, glory be to the Father, and [He] partook and finished [His] preparations unto the children of men” (Doctrine and Covenants 19:18–19).

Jesus Christ: The Caregiver of Our Soul

Ulisses Soares · April 2021 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

“Nevertheless, glory be to the Father, and I partook and finished my preparations unto the children of men.”

Consider the Goodness and Greatness of God

Dale G. Renlund · April 2020 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

When we remember the greatness of our Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ and what They have done for us, we will not take Them for granted, just as Tom did not take Jonathan’s heart for granted.

Just as He Did

W. Christopher Waddell · April 2019 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

This Easter season provides us, once again, a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the great atoning sacrifice of our Savior, Jesus Christ, and what He did for each of us at such a tremendous cost—a cost that He Himself declared “caused [Him], the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain.” “Nevertheless,” He states, “I partook and finished my preparations unto the children of men.”

The Correct Name of the Church

Russell M. Nelson · October 2018 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (2)

Consider this from His perspective: Premortally, He was Jehovah, God of the Old Testament.

One More Day

Taylor G. Godoy · April 2018 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 19:18)

“caused myself, even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, and to suffer both body and spirit—and would that I might not drink the bitter cup, and shrink”

Revelation for the Church, Revelation for Our Lives

Russell M. Nelson · April 2018 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

What a glorious privilege it has been to celebrate Easter with you on this Sunday of general conference!

The Living Bread Which Came Down from Heaven

D. Todd Christofferson · October 2017 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

First, we understand that in sacrificing His flesh and blood, Jesus atoned for our sins and overcame death, both physical and spiritual.

Do We Trust Him? Hard Is Good

Stanley G. Ellis · October 2017 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 19:18)

I love our Savior, Jesus Christ.

“Abide in My Love”

D. Todd Christofferson · October 2016 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

suffering caused Himself, “even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, and to suffer both body and spirit—and would that [He] might not drink the bitter cup, and shrink.”

The Sacrament Can Help Us Become Holy

Peter F. Meurs · October 2016 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 19:16, 18)

“Which suffering caused myself, even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, and to suffer both body and spirit—and would that I might not drink the bitter cup, and shrink”

The Sacrament and the Atonement

James J. Hamula · October 2014 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (2)

With torn and broken bread, we signify that we remember the physical body of Jesus Christ—a body that was buffeted with pains, afflictions, and temptations of every kind, a body that bore a burden of anguish sufficient to bleed at every pore, a body whose flesh was torn and whose heart was broken in crucifixion.

What Shall a Man Give in Exchange for His Soul?

Robert C. Gay · October 2012 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

As we consider the nickel or national-championship exchanges in our lives, we can either self-justify our actions, like Cain, or look to submit to the will of God.

Waiting upon the Lord: Thy Will Be Done

Robert D. Hales · October 2011 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (4)

Such was the submission of our Savior to His Father in the Garden of Gethsemane.

He Is Risen!

Thomas S. Monson · April 2010 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

No mere mortal can conceive the full import of what Christ did for us in Gethsemane.

Faith in Adversity

Rafael E. Pino · April 2009 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 19:18)

“Nevertheless, glory be to the Father, and I partook and finished my preparations unto the children of men” (D&C 19:18–19).

None Were with Him

Jeffrey R. Holland · April 2009 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (2)

Of course others among the believers had their difficult moments as well.

“Hope Ya Know, We Had a Hard Time”

Quentin L. Cook · October 2008 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

Think of the Savior in the Garden of Gethsemane during the Atonement process, suffering agony so great that He bled from every pore.

The Great Commandment

Joseph B. Wirthlin · October 2007 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (1)

The Savior’s love for us was so great that it caused “even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore.”

That They Might Know Thee

Keith R. Edwards · October 2006 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (2)

Although suffering may provide insight, we must be careful not to compare but rather to appreciate.

The Great Plan of Happiness

Earl C. Tingey · April 2006 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (1)

Describing His suffering, the Lord said in modern revelation, “Which suffering caused myself, even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, and to suffer both body and spirit.”

The Atonement and the Value of One Soul

M. Russell Ballard · April 2004 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 19:18)

Thankfully, Jesus Christ courageously fulfilled this sacrifice in ancient Jerusalem.

Overcoming the Stench of Sin

Spencer V. Jones · April 2003 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 19:18)

In the Garden of Gethsemane, as the Savior demonstrated perfect obedience, His anguish caused Him, “even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, and to suffer both body and spirit” (D&C 19:18).

I’ll Go Where You Want Me to Go

Dallin H. Oaks · October 2002 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 19:18)

Jesus showed the way.

That They May Be One in Us

D. Todd Christofferson · October 2002 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 19:18)

“Nevertheless, glory be to the Father, and I partook and finished my preparations unto the children of men” (D&C 19:18–19).

Consecrate Thy Performance

Neal A. Maxwell · April 2002 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 19:18)

Breathtaking submissiveness was achieved by the Savior as He faced the anguish and agonies of the Atonement and “would that [He] might not drink the bitter cup, and shrink” (D&C 19:18).

For Thy Good

Richard C. Edgley · April 2002 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 19)

From the scriptures we learn that when the Savior went into the Garden of Gethsemane to pay the ultimate price for our transgressions and our suffering, He bled from every pore (see D&C 19).

The Atonement: Our Greatest Hope

James E. Faust · October 2001 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (2)

He suffered so much pain, “indescribable anguish,” and “overpowering torture” for our sake.

“Plow in Hope”

Neal A. Maxwell · April 2001 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 19:18)

Several scriptures describe the essence of Christ’s glorious and rescuing Atonement, including a breathtaking autobiographical verse confiding, “Would that I might not drink the bitter cup, and shrink” (D&C 19:18).

“Apply the Atoning Blood of Christ”

Neal A. Maxwell · October 1997 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 19:18)

Next, as we confront our own lesser trials and tribulations, we too can plead with the Father, just as Jesus did, that we “might not … shrink”—meaning to retreat or to recoil (D&C 19:18).

Gratitude

Jerald L. Taylor · April 1997 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 19:18)

“Which suffering caused myself, even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, and to suffer both body and spirit—and would that I might not drink the bitter cup, and shrink”

The Atonement

Russell M. Nelson · October 1996 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (3)

The ordeal of the Atonement centered about the city of Jerusalem.

The Atonement

Russell M. Nelson · October 1996 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (2)

Even though the Father and the Son knew well in advance what was to be experienced, the actuality of it brought indescribable agony.

“Swallowed Up in the Will of the Father”

Neal A. Maxwell · October 1995 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 19:18)

Consecration involves pressing forward “with a steadfastness in Christ” with a “brightness of hope, and a love of God and of all men … [while] feasting upon the word of Christ” (2 Ne.

Decisions

Gerald E. Melchin · April 1994 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 19:18)

There is Another who approached a grove some hundreds of years prior to the days of Joseph.

“Settle This in Your Hearts”

Neal A. Maxwell · October 1992 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 19:18)

Finally, if we shrink from deeper consecration, then we are not worthy of Him who, for our sake, refused to “shrink” in the midst of His deepening agony during the Atonement!

“My Servant Joseph”

Neal A. Maxwell · April 1992 · Priesthood Session

Open paragraph (D&C 19:18)

Most significantly, through the Prophet Joseph came translations and revelations which confirmed and described, as never before, the reality of the glorious Atonement, in which, alas, so few really believe today.

“Endure It Well”

Neal A. Maxwell · April 1990 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 19:18)

Rather than shoulder-shrugging, true enduring is soul-trembling.

Overcoming Adversity

Carlos H. Amado · October 1989 · Saturday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 19:18)

“Nevertheless, glory be to the Father, and I partook and finished my preparations unto the children of men.” (D&C 19:18–19.)

Irony: The Crust on the Bread of Adversity

Neal A. Maxwell · April 1989 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 19:18)

At the end, meek and lowly Jesus partook of the most bitter cup without becoming the least bitter.

God’s Love for His Children

M. Russell Ballard · April 1988 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 19:18)

We may begin to understand the depths of Christ’s love for us when we consider that he was willing to atone and suffer the pain for our sins, “which suffering caused [him], even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, and to suffer both body and spirit” (D&C 19:18).

The Opening and Closing of Doors

Howard W. Hunter · October 1987 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 19:18)

“[Furthermore,] the Father’s plan for proving [and refining] his children did not exempt the Savior himself.

“Overcome … Even As I Also Overcame”

Neal A. Maxwell · April 1987 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 19:18)

“Which suffering caused myself, even God, the greatest of all, to bleed at every pore, and to suffer both body and spirit—and would that I might not drink the bitter cup, and shrink”

The Victory over Death

Gordon B. Hinckley · April 1985 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 19:18)

Then came His time to be offered.

Jesus Christ: Our Savior and Redeemer

Ezra Taft Benson · October 1983 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 19:16, 18)

“Which suffering caused myself, even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, and to suffer both body and spirit—and would that I might not drink the bitter cup, and shrink.”

Gratitude and Thanksgiving

Marion G. Romney · October 1982 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 19:18)

“Which suffering,” he said, “caused myself, even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, and to suffer both body and spirit—and would that I might not drink the bitter cup, and shrink.”

The Resurrection of Jesus

Marion G. Romney · April 1982 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 19:18)

“Nevertheless, glory be to the Father, and I partook and finished my preparations unto the children of men.” (D&C 19:18–19.)

Valiant in the Testimony of Jesus

Ezra Taft Benson · April 1982 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 19:16, 18)

To possess a testimony of Jesus is to know that He voluntarily took upon Himself the sins of all mankind in the Garden of Gethsemane, which caused Him to suffer in both body and spirit and to bleed from every pore.

Jesus Is Our Savior

David B. Haight · April 1982 · Sunday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 19:18)

“Nevertheless, glory be to the Father, and I partook and finished my preparations unto the children of men.” (D&C 19:18–19.)

“Even As I Am”

Mark E. Petersen · April 1982 · General Women’s Meeting

Open paragraph (D&C 19:18)

Devoted women stood with His mother at the foot of the cross on Calvary during His agony.

O America, America

Mark E. Petersen · October 1979 · Saturday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 19:18)

What does the cup represent?

The Refiner’s Fire

James E. Faust · April 1979 · Sunday Morning Session

Open paragraph (D&C 19:18)

“Which suffering caused myself, even God, the greatest of all, to tremble because of pain, and to bleed at every pore, and to suffer both body and spirit—and would that I might not drink the bitter cup, and shrink”

Are We Following Christ’s Pattern?

William R. Bradford · April 1976 · Tuesday Afternoon Session

Open paragraph (D&C 19:18)

“Nevertheless, glory be to the Father, and I partook and finished my preparations unto the children of men.” (D&C 19:18–19.)