Pictures drawn by children from around the world illustrating Book of Mormon events were the basis of the Sunday afternoon address by Ruth B. Wright, second counselor in the Primary general presidency.

Of the pictures, which hang on the wall of the Primary office, Sister Wright said: "As I look at them, I feel the spirit of noble prophets and leaders who made choices to be obedient to the Lord in spite of earthly trials. The examples of their faith, courage, love, humility, service and endurance sustain me and give me strength to face challenges in my own life."Referring to a picture of Lehi's journey, Sister Wright said, "When the unknown looms ahead of me, I gain strength by remembering Lehi and exercising faith that the Lord will guide me.

Mentioning another picture, Sister Wright commented, "When tasks seem too great or even impossible I think of courageous Nephi by the water's edge building a ship."

She continued: "I love to look at the picture of King Benjamin standing on the mighty tower with his loving arms outstretched to all his people. This beloved king who spent his life in service to others showed great humility when he willingly admitted his weaknesses and shortcomings and yet stated with conviction that he recognized his calling was from God.

" . . . When I feel inadequate and overwhelmed with my own weaknesses, I think of King Benjamin and try again."

She said, "We know that God's children, since time began, have suffered for righteousness' sake and will continue to be tried. I gain strength from reading about Alma and Amulek as I endeavor to meet my individual trials."

In a day of ever-changing values and permissiveness, Sister Wright said she thinks about Helaman's stripling warriors who were taught correct principles by their mothers.

Regarding their valiance, she added, "Now, that means being true when you are tempted, being true when you don't want to be, being true when it means standing alone from the rest of the world."

Sister Wright said a picture of Christ appearing to the Nephites makes her think of a friend who experienced a series of traumatic events within a short time period.

"While lying in a hospital bed anticipating an unwanted but necessary surgery, she felt utterly alone. . . . She asked her husband to read to her from 3 Nephi [about Christ's appearance to the Nephites]. . . .

"After listening to this passage, a sweet peace enveloped my friend. For the first time in months she felt relief. Her fears were calmed. She gained strength to carry on."