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Touched our hearts: Lifted our spirits, confirmed our faith

'May we constantly express in our lives the counsel we have received'
Published: Saturday, April 8, 2006

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Following are President Gordon B. Hinckley's remarks, entitled "Until Again We Meet," and offered at the end of the Church's 176th Annual General Conference April 2:

President Gordon B. Hinckley

Just a word in conclusion, my brothers and sisters, bringing to close this great conference. The music has been magnificent. The prayers have been inspired, and the talks and testimonies have touched our hearts, lifted our spirits, and confirmed our faith.

Now, as we return to our homes and our vocational labors, may we remember and constantly express in our lives the counsel we have received. May we remain fortified against the wiles of the adversary. May our labors in our many Church responsibilities be not burdensome, but rather may they bring joy and satisfaction. May we live together as husbands and wives, as parents and children, with love and kindness and respect for one another.

God bless you, my beloved brothers and sisters. I leave my love and my testimony and my blessing with you and pray that the Lord will be with us each and every one until again we meet. May heaven's blessings rest upon you, I humbly pray in the sacred and holy name of Jesus Christ, amen.

Photo by Scott G. Winterton/Deseret Morning News
During a clear, crisp day Sunday April 2, following rainstorms Saturday, conference-goers enjoy Temple Square. Cold weather and frequent snowstorms have slowed usual spring blossoms on Church headquarters grounds.

Photo by Scott G. Winterton/Deseret Morning News
Conference-goers seem to be in no hurry as they leave the Conference Center following the last session.

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Organist John Longhurst accompanies the Tabernacle Choir on Saturday morning.