Spirit transcends power of words
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On the subject of communication by the Spirit, Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin of the Quorum of the Twelve said at the October 1975 general conference:
``I know as never before that there is a form of communication that transcends the power of words.``Words? Indeed, they are indispensable. But there is a great deal more to understanding than the use of mere words, as all history attests. An alien spirit may reduce the clearest language to naught but a medium of futility and frustration.
``This I have observed: There are no language barriers in the Church. There is a mighty power that transcends the power of messages conveyed by words alone, and this is the power of messages communicated by the Spirit to our hearts. In every land and clime the sweet Spirit of our Savior communicates to all who seek the truth, regardless of tongue.
``There is a striking description of this miracle in the Doctrine and Covenants.
`` `For it shall come to pass in that day, that every man shall hear the fulness of the gospel in his own tongue, and in his own language, through those who are ordained unto this power, by the administration of the Comforter, shed forth upon them for the revelation of Jesus Christ.' (D&C 90:11; italics added.)
