Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
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"In such abundance may we never 'forget the Lord' nor 'go after other gods' but always be 'an holy people unto the Lord.' If we do so, those that hunger and thirst for the word of the Lord will continue to come 'as doves to our window.' They will come seeking peace and growth and salvation.
"If we live our religion," those who seek a better way "will find all of that and more. We are a blessed people, and in such a marvelous time as this, I feel an overwhelming debt of gratitude."
Many unheralded members of the church and their ancestors slipped into eternity as quietly and anonymously as they lived their religion.
"Whether long-time member or newest of converts, we are the beneficiaries of such faithful forebears. In this beautiful new building and in this historic conference convened in it, I have sensed how much I owe to those who had so much less than I but who seem in virtually every case to have done more with it to build the kingdom than I have done."
We must be humble and conscientious, for the honor and glory of all that is good goes to God.
"I know that Joseph Smith beheld the Father and the Son and that this day is a direct extension of that day. I owe much for the precious knowledge of which I testify here, and I owe much for the priceless heritage that has given it to me."
