President Gordon B. Hinckley

President Thomas S. Monson of the First PresidencyPresident James E. Faust of the First Presidency

Elder Henry B. Eyring of the Quorum of the Twelve

Elder Harold G. Hillam of the Presidency of the Seventy

Bishop H. David Burton of the Presiding Bishopric

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- President Gordon B. Hinckley displayed his wry wit early in the priesthood session. Announcing the changes among the Church leadership that had taken place earlier in the day, he drew laughter by saying. "I suppose I should also announce that BYU won its football game today." Later, announcing that the choir, composed of the men from the Tabernacle Choir and Mormon Youth chorus would sing "Awake, My Sons, Awake," he said, "I think we should have delayed that until the middle of my talk!"

The prelude music set the tone for the session. Two of the hymns played by organist Richard Elliott were "Abide With Me" and "Jesus Savior, Pilot Me." The talks seemed to echo that theme, an acknowledgement of the need by priesthood bearers for the Savior's guidance.

The invocation was given by Elder Earl C. Tingey of the Seventy and the benediction by Elder Ben B. Banks of the Seventy.

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Attitude

Far too many who have been blessed wih great ability and exceptional intellect fail to have an "I will" attitude when it comes to going, doing, saying and being what the Lord commands. - Bishop H. David Burton

Determination

A spirit of determination can come in the earliest boyhood. . . . May we ever remember the truth, "Who honors God, God honors." - President Thomas S. Monson

Diligence

The Lord can do remarkable miracles with a person of ordinary ability who is humble, faithful and diligent in serving the Lord and who seeks to improve himself. - President James E. Faust

Progress

I see a bright future ahead . . . . We will move forward as those who have gone before us have moved forward. Every man and boy within the sound of my voice has the responsibility to assist in this great work of reaching out and growing stronger. - President Gordon B. Hinckley

Sacrifice

No sacrifice is too great to serve the Master who sacrificed His all to provide the way for His brothers and sisters to return home to their Heavenly Father. - Elder Harold G. Hillam

Touching lives

The life you touch in your service will be as valuable to God as any other life. And so how you touch a life is as serious a matter for you as it would be for any other servant of God. - Elder Henry B. Eyring