Gordon B. Hinckley
Gordon B. Hinckley
Gordon Bitner Hinckleywas an American religious leader and author who served as the 15th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saintsfrom March 12, 1995, until his death. Considered a prophet, seer, and revelator by church members, Hinckley was the oldest person to preside over the church in its history...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionClergyman
Date of Birth23 June 1910
CountryUnited States of America
betrayal government hands
Notwithstanding the trouble, notwithstanding the argument, notwithstanding the increasingly heavy hand of government, notwithstanding the spirit of arrogance we so often display, notwithstanding the growing tide of pornography and permissiveness, notwithstanding occasional corruption in public office and betrayal of sacred trust-I marvel at the miracle of America...
father believe hands
For as long as (the Founding Fathers of this nation) lived and led, they acknowledged the hand of the Almighty in the affairs of this republic. Our coinage and our currency carry the national motto. It simply says, 'In God We Trust.' I believe this is the foundation upon which this nation was established, an unequivocal trust in the power of the Almighty to guide and defend us.
hands lord
I am totally in the hands of the Lord.
sunshine journey hands
The trick, my brethren and sisters is to enjoy the journey, traveling hand in hand, in sunshine and storm, as companions who love one another.
selfish men hands
We are involved in an intense battle. It is a battle between right and wrong, between truth and error, between the design of the Almighty on the one hand and that of Lucifer on the other. For that reason, we desperately need moral men and women who stand on principle, to be involved in the political process. Otherwise, we abdicate power to those whose designs are almost entirely selfish.
hands worry design
God is weaving His tapestry according to his own grand design. All flesh is in His hands. We have no need to fear. We have no need to worry. Our imperative need is to be found doing our duty.
lord ordinary people work
The work of the Lord is done by ordinary people who work in an extraordinary way.
biggest facing forget himself lose work
The biggest challenge facing a missionary today is to forget himself and lose himself in the work.
people
People seem to be looking for discipline in a topsy-turvy world.
exemplary faithful life tract
The most persuasive gospel tract is the exemplary life of a faithful Latter-day Saint.
believer
I've never been a believer in the physical punishment of children. I don't think it is necessary.
determine disrupt marriage work
Determine that there will never be anything that will come between you that will disrupt your marriage. Make it work. Resolve to make it work.
across believe death enter threshold
At the end of our lives, we step across the threshold or death and enter into a new and better world. I believe that. It's just that simple.
assurance gain god spirit
Through reading the scriptures, we can gain the assurance of the Spirit that that which we read has come of God for the enlightenment, blessing, and joy of his children.