As if speaking by name individually to his grandsons, Elder Angel Abrea of the Seventy discussed personal testimony in his priesthood session address Saturday evening.

"My dear James, when you were a young boy, you bore your testimony and said, 'I know the gospel is true, . . . that Jesus Christ is the Son of God, . . . that Joseph Smith was a true prophet.' You knew those things because others told you. Because of your trust in your parents, your bishop and others, you never questioned that knowledge. But now, as you grow more independent in understanding, comprehension and perception, . . . frequently you realize that not all men have the same testimony . . . .

"Maybe, Jonathan, you have already realized that some adults are cynical. . . . Others you will see groping and grasping, looking for answers which they do not find. And yet they will still try to demonstrate to you a knowledge of that which they do not have. . . .

"Now, Andrew, . . . I can understand that when you listen to these different messages you may ask yourself what is right and what is not. I'm sure that many questions have come to your mind. The truth is that you will not be condemned for wondering or questioning if you make a sincere effort to find the answer. . . .

"And . . . Paul, . . . we are benefitted by retaining the humility and teachableness of a child, but we must be sure to continue growing and not be content with the limited knowledge or comprehension of the gospel which a child has. . . .

"Well now, my dear Russell, you will ask yourself, 'In that case, do I have to go and look for the answer myself? Can anybody have this kind of testimony? Is it a gift only for a few? . . . Do you realize that a testimony is defined as the highest type of knowledge . . . and that in the Doctrine and Covenants the Savior mentions it as a knowledge 'which shall dwell in your heart' (Doctrine and Covenants 8:2)?

"My dear Matthew, . . .first, don't harden your heart. . . . .

"Second, ask in faith.

"Third, keep the commandments. . . .

"Now Cole, . . . there is yet the most important help available that can give us confirmation and absolute assurance, and it is your right when you live worthy to receive the companionship of the Holy Ghost.

"And now, my youngest grandson, Tate, . . . a testimony . . . is to say, 'I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know' (1 Nephi 3:7), and then to act in consequence."