Pulpit

Gratitude and Testimony

J. Reuben Clark Jr., First Counselor in the First Presidency

1940 April General Conference·Third Day Afternoon Session·1940-04-07

I feel that I owe an apology to the other brethren because our trouble here runs back to the beginning; I talked too much the first day. So Brother Jacobs of the Palestine-Syrian Mission, Brother A. Richard Peterson of the Norwegian Mission, and later, Brother John A. Israelson of the Norwegian Mission, we shall hear from you next time.

I might say just a word myself. I wish sincerely to thank the brethren and sisters for the prayers which they have offered up in my behalf. Only the Lord Himself knows how much I needed help. This has been my first experience, I hope it is my last. I am grateful for the Spirit of the Lord that has been with us. I am grateful for the blessings that have come from the testimonies of the brethren who have spoken, and grateful that we have been able to let President Grant hear this great Conference.

I also leave my testimony with you of the truth of this great work in which we are engaged. I ask God to bless us always, in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

I wish to thank the choir for the music rendered at this Conference, beautiful and inspirational it has been as always.

Cite this talkJ. Reuben Clark Jr., "Gratitude and Testimony," 1940 April General Conference, Third Day Afternoon Session (1940-04-07). Pulpit Vault, 1940-04-j-reuben-clark-jr-gratitude-and-testimony. Authoritative print text from archive.org.Pulpit Vault, edition of 23 September 2026 (commit 4bdc6ac627).