This talk was named after a phrase from victor hugo who gave all her food to her children, not because she is. Miracles of the restoration elder hollands first lds. Elder holland s testimony of the book of mormon mirrored the vigor and spiritual strength of his testimony of christ in a previous conference. Holland, during the lds general conference on october 4, 2009, delivered a sermon entitled safety for the soul. He bore testimony of the book of mormon like i have never heard before who can doubt, after hearing his address of that book of scripture, that he knows with absolute certainty that it is true, and that it is another testament of the savior jesus christ. Need an inspirational general conference talk to go back to.
I was pretty excited as elder holland started out his 2017 april general conference talk with there is sunshine in my soul today because as a generally happy person, i can relate to that. Elder mccune used the stories of nephi and lehi found in the book of mormon, a latterday saint book of scripture, to illustrate the importance of choosing christs way even when the path seems. Elder holland speaks at book of mormon chiasmus conference. My letter to elder holland re book of mormon very long. At the time of this call, elder holland was serving as a member of the. Safety for the soul the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Elder holland gave a riveting sermon about the book of mormon in general conference yesterday sunday, oct 4, 2009. Elder hollands conference talk is the most significant. Thank you for the wonderful youtube video with elder holland s april 2009 conference talk safety for the soul. Holland said he and sister patricia holland found they would have wanted to find a truer concept of god, evidence of another testament of jesus christ like the book of mormon, someone with true priesthood authority and to see temples established again, with the spirit, the ordinances, the power and the authority to teach. In light of that, it has always been significant to me that the book of mormon, one of the lords powerful keystones in this counteroffensive.
For behold, i, the lord, have seen the sorrow, and heard the mourning of the daughters of my people in the land. This is elder holland s second appearance on this list of lds talks on motherhood. Be ye therefore perfecteventually elder holland youtube. Thus, he has given dozens and dozens of talks in settings like general conference.
Let me quote a very powerful comment from president ezra taft benson, who said, the book of mormon is the keystone of our testimony. Intellectual reserve, inc that set the stage for additional unexpected, memorable moments for the hollands. Just as the arch crumbles if the keystone is removed, so does all the church stand or fall with the truthfulness of the book of mormon. Jeffrey r holland book of mormon lds conference talk oct 2009.
Maybe elder holland was appealing to the nonlds scholars in the room, as well as other nonmembers who might hear or read his talk in the future, who have not accepted the testimonies of the twelve official witnesses to the book of mormon joseph smith, the three witnesses, and the eight witnesses. Holland noted that their anguish was lessened by the compassion of others. In a new video from mormon channel he continues to explore the topic and gives a message of hope to those who struggle. Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus. Download links to the mp3s and pdf files are located at the bottom of the page. Elder jeffrey r holland safety for the soul general conference talk from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints 179th semiannual.
Lds conference 2016 printable quote jeffrey r holland and thomas s monson. Its now been four years since we first heard elder jeffrey r. Holland give his groundbreaking talk like a broken vessel, which directly addresses mental illness. Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles gave the closing remarks at a session wednesday evening. Holland quorum of the twelve apostles 164th semiannual general conference saturday afternoon session october 1, 1994 this church, the great institutional body of christ, is a marvelous work and a wonder not only because of what it does for the faithful but also because of what the faithful do for it. The dogged bbc investigative reporter john sweeney had interviewed elder holland as part of series called the mormon. In it, elder holland spoke of prophecies regarding the last days and how individuals could find safety and shelter from strife and calamities foretold. Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles through the incessant din and drumbeat of our day, may we strive to see christ at the center of our lives, of our faith, and of our service. Note the prophet jacobs straightforward language on this account in the book of mormon. Elder holland s talk on the poor lds general conference, saturday pm the official church meme from elder holland s talk there were a lot of tweets and facebook posts about elder holland s talk on the poor.
The book of mormon referenced in elder hollands talk. Elder hollands talk at general conference was a battle cry for all apologists and an indictment for those who left the church. Elder holland discusses the mormon refugee experience. After a bold confrontation on the subject of sexual transgression among the nephites, he quotes jehovah. Holland was ordained a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on june 23, 1994. For instance if i wanted to see elder holland s talk but missed the session he gave it in, is there. My testimony has been strengthened by it and my spirit touched.
The church changed my life and inspired me to be baptized at the age of 26. I loved general conference my absolute favorite talk was by elder jeffrey r. For 179 years this book has been examined, and attacked. I dont know about you, but i dont get invited to many jubilees. Holland speaks during the sunday morning session of the 190th annual general conference on april 5, 2020. There was a recent mormon message very similar to this, showing excerpts from elder hollands powerful conference talk, safety for the soul. That is the message with which the book of mormon begins, and that is the message with which it ends, calling all to come unto christ, and be perfected in him. Many will probably remember the general conference talk given by elder jeffrey r.
Also note, due to his age in relation to the brethren ahead of him in seniority. Elder hollands 10 best talks of all time utahvalley360. One of the most powerful testimonies of the book of mormon. When elder holland wanted to use the book in his general conference address, he asked church historians how he should handle the aging text.
I am partial to talks given by my mission president, now elder lynn g. Elder holland bore solemn and soulstirring witness of the book of mormon that was tangibly powerful in the declaration of its veracity. As one of a thousand elements of my own testimony of the divinity of the book of mormon, i submit this as yet one more evidence of its truthfulness. Lds men need an inspirational general conference talk to. Safety for the soul is a great talk given by apostle of the lord, jeffrey r holland and is one of my favorites. Interlude elder hollands powerful talk to a room full. Jeffrey roy holland born december 3, 1940 is an american educator and religious leader. Elder hollands talk on the poor lds general conference. I would love to go to my ward on thursday night and have a meeting commemorating the last supper and christs visit to gesthemane. Holland in 20 entitled like a broken vessel, in which he shared about a season of his life where he had experienced depression. Hearing elder hollands talk on lust and pornography again. This conference, held on august 16, celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the discovery of chiasmus in the book of mormon. Chiasmus 50th anniversary, jsb, brigham young university. I love elder holland and his special witness of the savior and of the book of mormon.
Holland, wherein he speaks openly and directly about depression and offers his advice, counsel, and comfort. Brothers and sisters, this is sammy ho ching, seven months old, watching general conference on television in his home last april. Eyring, first counselor in the first presidency, and elder jeffrey r. Its entitled feed my sheep and was a precursor to the talk that he gave in general conference. Some notes on elder hollands conference talk by common. Elder holland has now served as a general authority for more than 25 years, and his service as a leader in various capacities within the church educational system extends for more than two decades prior to that. This talk will be quoted for a long time to come, and elder holland has quickly become a favorite for many lds apologists. General conference of the church of jesus christ 512,256 views. Holland in the missionary training center mtc on january 11, 2011. I didnt find elder holland s talk to be directed to protestants or catholics, but to latterday saints, who, according to the late elder howard w. Mormon apostle misled members with his book of mormon prop. Elder holland spoke as the concluding, and culminating speaker at the chiasmus jubilee.
Because gloves can make hands less nimble, sometimes leading to accidental tears, elder holland was simply told to make sure his hands were clean, said richard e. He shared these talks at length during my mission and they truly changed my life. Holland thechapulinred preparation for the second coming duration. This is the first time ive heard that in conference. See more ideas about lds talks, lds and latter day saints. Elder holland talks about depression in vulnerable new. Elder holland testifies boldly of the truth of the book of. You can watch elder holland s talk in the video embedded below. Holland bore powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon during the october 2009 general conference. Best talk of conference general discussions mormon.
With the ensuing covid19 pandemic restrictions altering typical general conference experiences, they werent able to fly to utah for his sustaining, setting apart and inperson orientation instead, the hollands watched the april 4 saturday. However, as he immediately went on, he took me more and more out of my comfort zone when he talked about times it is hard to smile and feel the peaceful happy moments. However, there was a dynamic that elder holland didnt address. To read the full, and updated, transcript of elder hollands talk, see. Holland speaks out on the book of mormon and the failed attempts of critics to explain it away if you missed the general conference talk by elder jeffrey r. The gospel will stand undefiled in gods hand elder holland lds quotes, uplifting. Given not long after a visit elder holland made to the utah state prison, this talk is about gods justice and mercy and the different forms of spiritual bondage we sometimes bring upon ourselves. He said, in making our case for the restored gospel of jesus christ, i believe god intends us to find and use the evidence he has given reasons. Speaking at windsor castle to a conference on religious persecution and forced migration, elder jeffrey r. Holland told a moving story of how, before leaving for carthage and eventual martyrdom, hyrum smith read from the book of mormon.
Holland said there is much to learn from the 19th in recalling the persecutions and forced migration of latterday saints in 19thcentury america, elder jeffrey r. I am so grateful for the book of mormon, and the prophet joseph smith and his brother hyrum. He served as the ninth president of brigham young university and is a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. Holland, one of the twelve apostles and the former president of brigham young university, you really should see it. Brothers and sisters and friends, sister holland and i are as thrilled as you are to have been part of this wonderful evening tonight. George, utah for his 60year high school reunion, elder holland reminisced with old friends in october 2019. Later, when actually incarcerated in the jail, joseph the prophet turned to the guards who held him captive and bore a powerful testimony of the divine authenticity of the book of mormon. Elder ulisses soares just gave a talk about how it is best to think about the book of mormon production as a revelation rather than a translation. Holland of the quorum of the twelve apostles spoke about the most sacred hour of the week during his saturday afternoon talk.