Faith, which is of the very essence of personal conviction, has always been, and always must be, at the root of religious practice and endeavor.” The gospel was never expounded to the convincing of others without certainty. Great causes were never brought to success by vacillating leaders. Great buildings were never constructed on uncertain foundations. It evokes enthusiasm, and there is no asset comparable to enthusiasm in overcoming opposition, prejudice, and indifference.

It is the power of faith that approaches knowledge - yes, that even becomes knowledge. Hinckley, “If Ye Be Willing and Obedient,” Ensign, Jul 1995, 2 What marvelous things happen when men and women walk with faith in obedience to that which is required of them!” There came into my young heart on that occasion a resolution to try to do what the Lord has commanded.

And then, with a voice ringing with a conviction that I shall never forget, he quoted those great words of Nephi: ‘I will go and do the things which the Lord hath commanded, for I know that the Lord giveth no commandments unto the children of men, save he shall prepare a way for them that they may accomplish the thing which he commandeth them’ ( 1 Ne. He spoke of Nephi and of the great influence he had upon his life. Grant tell of his experience in reading the Book of Mormon when he was a boy. “I recall sitting in the Salt Lake Tabernacle when I was fourteen or fifteen - up in the balcony right behind the clock - and hearing President Heber J. In all this, at Meridian, we have just yearned to hear President Hinckley’s voice again, so here are some memorable quotes from the past few years.

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