Endure Well

“Certain forms of suffering, endured well, can actually be ennobling. …

“… Part of enduring well consists of being meek enough, amid our suffering, to learn from our relevant experiences. Rather than simply passing through these things, they must pass through us … in ways which sanctify [us].”

(Neal A. Maxwell, “Enduring Well,” Ensign, Apr. 1997, 8; )

Neil A. Maxwell

Ether 12:4

 Wherefore, whoso believeth in God might with surety hope for a better world, yea, even a place at the right hand of God, which hope cometh of faith, maketh an anchor to the souls of men, which would make them sure and steadfast, always abounding in good works, being led to glorify God.

Revelation 7:17

 For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, 

and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and 

God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.

Thy Will, O Lord, Be Done

When in the wondrous realms above

Our Savior had been called upon

To save our world of sin by love,

He said, "Thy will, O Lord, be done."

The King of Kings left worlds of light,

Became the meek and lowly One;

In brightest day or darkest night,

He said, "Thy will, O Lord, be done."

No crown of thorns, no cruel cross

Could make our great Redeemer shun.

He counted his own will but naught,

And said, "Thy will, O Lord, be done."

We take the bread and cup this day

In mem'ry of the sinless One,

And pray for strength, that we may say,

As he, "Thy will, O Lord, be done."

Frank I. Kooyman, 1880-1963. © 1948 IRI

(all art by Morgan Weistling)