Joy in the Gospel

My brethren and sisters, I have been exceedingly happy during this Conference, and, with you, have enjoyed the blessings thereof, and my heart is filled with gratitude for this great privilege of being numbered with the Church of Christ, with having a name and a standing in the Church—I have rejoiced exceedingly in the outpourings of the Spirit of the Lord upon His servants, and their words and utterances and their actions have had a response in my heart, and the Spirit of the Lord has testified to my spirit that all that hath been done is of the Lord, and with my whole soul I accept the counsels and instructions that have been imparted to us ¶

I desire to bear my testimony not only to those truths that we have received during this Conference, but to the truth of the work of the Lord—I rejoice that through His grace the truth of this work hath been made known unto me—I have said to some of my intimate friends that I think it is a good thing that the Lord has made it known to me, for if He had not made it known beyond all doubt, it is very questionable with me if I could believe it—But I have received that testimony and am pleased with the opportunity of saying so once more to you, and I desire to live in harmony with it, and be saved in the kingdom of God. I know of no greater reward to strive for than this, and with all my soul, I desire to overcome the weaknesses and imperfections of humanity and at the last be received into the kingdom of our God. I hope that I may have strength to do so, and that the same strength may be given to the Saints of God and that the kingdom of God may come on the earth and His will be done here as it is done in heaven; all of which I pray for in the name of Jesus. Amen. ¶