5/10/2017 - Section 25:1-6
May 10, 2017 Section 25:1-6 Emma Smith, Hymns, Elect, Marriage Partners, Keep the Commandments and Blessings that Follow, Ordain vs Setting Apart, Callings, Obedience, Reminder from May 8, 2017: Though less than four months had elapsed since the Church was organized, persecution had become intense, and the leaders had to seek safety in partial seclusion. The following three revelations [sections 24, 25, 26] were given at this time to strengthen, encourage and instruct them.” See the opening paragraph of my comments on Section 24….That information made this section to Emma regarding hymns even more significant to me—for so many times in my life, it has been the hymns that have brought comfort, peace and calm to my heart and mind. And just as important, there have been times when the hymns have instructed me in the gospel--thus expanding my understanding. I love knowing that the Lord specifically provided hymns to ‘strengthen, encourage and instruct’ us. P 50: “ Hi...