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Caption only: Word of Lord encourages, inspires, lifts members 'far and wide'

Published: Saturday, Oct. 12, 1996

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Photo by Garry Bryant

General officers of the Primary, Young Women and Relief Society listen to conference proceedingsduring the Saturday morning session.

Photo by Jeffrey D. Allred

Simone Bateman of Sandy, Utah, closes her eyes and folds her arms during closing prayer Sunday afternoon.

Photo by Tom Smart

Photo by Jeffrey D. Allred

Above, President Gordon B. Hinckley and his counselors in the First Presidency, President Thomas S. Monson, left, and President James E. Faust, right, sing hymn with congregation Saturday morning. Left, members who could not sit inside looklook through open doors of the Tabernacle.

Photo by Jeffrey D. Allred

Photo by Garry Bryant

Left, Mele Lauhingoa, left, and Fangalilo Fotu visit on Temple Square between sessions. Right, thousands of people from all over the world attended conference sessions in tabernacle.

Photos by Scott G. Winterton

Left, with the temple in the background, conference-goers enjoy beautiful fall Saturday while listening to speakers. Above, President Gordon B. Hinckley waves to Primary children from Sandy and Draper, Utah, who sang in Saturday afternoon session.