Savior sends forth word
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"He who was burdened with sorrow and acquainted with grief speaks to every troubled heart and bestows the gift of peace," said President Thomas S. Monson of the First Presidency in an address at the April 1993 general conference.
" `Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.'"He sends forth His word through the missionaries serving far and wide proclaiming His gospel of good tidings and salutation of peace. Vexing questions such as, `From whence did I come?' `What is the purpose of my being?' `Whence go I after death?' are answered by His special servants. Frustration flees, doubt disappears, and wonder wanes when truth is taught in boldness, yet in a spirit of humility, by those who have been called to serve the Prince of Peace - even the Lord Jesus Christ. His gift is bestowed individually:
" `Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him.'
"The passport to peace is the practice of prayer. The feelings of the heart, humbly expressed, rather than a mere recitation of words, provide the peace we seek."
