Pres. Thomas S. Monson
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"Thanks be to God for our noble prophet, President Gordon B. Hinckley who, with the foresight of a seer, recognized the need for this magnificent facility and, with the help of many others, 'went to work.' The result is before us today and will be dedicated this morning."
In gratitude and love for the Lord, could we not rededicate our lives and homes as well?
The Apostle Paul declared, "Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?" The need for personal dedication and recommitment is essential today. Abraham Lincoln described our plight when he said, "We have been the recipients of the choicest bounties of heaven. . .but we have forgotten God."
"When the seas of life are stormy, a wise mariner seeks a port of peace. The family, as we have traditionally known it, is such a refuge of safety."
The home is the basis for a righteous life. It is much more than a house. A home is made of love, sacrifice and respect. When true values and basic virtues undergird our families, hope will conquer despair and faith will triumph over doubt. Such values will be as welcome as rain to parched soil. Happy homes come in a variety of appearances, but there are identifying features to a happy home. They are: a pattern of prayer, a library of learning and a legacy of love.
On the journey through life there are also casualties. Some depart from the road markers. Detours lead to dead ends. Some march to the sound of a different drummer, later to learn they've followed "the Pied Piper of sorrow and suffering."
"Today there goes out from this pulpit an invitation to people throughout the world. Come from your wandering way, weary traveler. Come to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Come to that heavenly haven called home. Here you will discover the truth. Here you will learn the reality of the Godhead. . .Come home."
