Volume 31 Number 5
Ensign, May 2001
[photos] On the covers: Front: Photo by John Luke. Back: Photo by Craig Dimond.
[illustration] Inside front: Susquehanna River, by Linda Curley Christensen, oil on canvas, 24" x 48", 1999. The wilderness along the Susquehanna River in rural Pennsylvania and New York was the scene of some of the most significant events of the Restoration. These included the appearances of John the Baptist to restore the Aaronic Priesthood, and of Peter, James, and John to restore the Melchizedek Priesthood, "declaring themselves as possessing the keys of the kingdom, and of the dispensation of the fulness of times!" (D&C 128:20).
[illustration] Inside back: State Street Panorama, by Al Rounds, watercolor, 32" x 48", 1994. The scene from old Salt Lake City depicted in this wide view is, in effect, a panorama of history. On the right, the intersection of South Temple and State Streets is seen as it looked in the late 1850s, with the first Eagle Gate arching over State Street. The Beehive House on the corner, originally built by President Brigham Young in the 1850s, is seen as it appeared in the 1890s with the neighboring Lion House. The Salt Lake Temple, one block west, was dedicated in 1893.
[photos] Photos of conference were taken by Craig Dimond, Jed Clark, Welden Andersen, John Luke, Matt Reier, Derek Israelsen, Lana Leishman, Kelly Larsen, Tamra Ratieta, Joy Gough.
Report of the 171st Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Work Goes On
President Gordon B. Hinckley
First Things First
Elder Richard G. Scott
"To Walk Humbly with Thy God"
Elder Marlin K. Jensen
A God of Miracles
Sydney S. Reynolds
"Witnesses unto Me"
Elder Jeffrey R. Holland
Compassion
President Thomas S. Monson
The Sustaining of Church Officers
President Thomas S. Monson
Church Auditing Department Report
Wesley L. Jones
Statistical Report, 2000
F. Michael Watson
"The Touch of the Master's Hand"
President Boyd K. Packer
Couple Missionaries: A Time to Serve
Elder Robert D. Hales
David, a Future Missionary
Elder Darwin B. Christenson
"To Bear Testimony of Mine Only Begotten"
Elder L. Aldin Porter
Personal Preparation for Temple Blessings
Elder Russell M. Nelson
Building a Community of Saints
Elder L. Tom Perry
"Watch with Me"
Elder Henry B. Eyring
You Can't Pet a Rattlesnake
Elder David E. Sorensen
Priesthood Power
Elder John H. Groberg
"Them That Honour Me I Will Honour"
President James E. Faust
To the Rescue
President Thomas S. Monson
The Perpetual Education Fund
President Gordon B. Hinckley
Born Again
President James E. Faust
"Plow in Hope"
Elder Neal A. Maxwell
An Invitation with Promise
Bishop Keith B. McMullin
Sacrifice: An Eternal Investment
Carol B. Thomas
"His Word Ye Shall Receive"
Elder M. Russell Ballard
The Miracle of Faith
President Gordon B. Hinckley
Gratitude and Service
Elder David B. Haight
The Law of the Fast
Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin
United in Love and Testimony
Elder John K. Carmack
Enhancing Our Temple Experience
Elder L. Lionel Kendrick
Building the Kingdom
Elder Bruce D. Porter
Focus and Priorities
Elder Dallin H. Oaks
Good-bye for Another Season
President Gordon B. Hinckley
Your Celestial Guide
Sharon G. Larsen
Developing Our Talent for Spirituality
Carol B. Thomas
A Comforter, a Guide, a Testifier
Margaret D. Nadauld
How Can I Become the Woman of Whom I Dream?
President Gordon B. Hinckley
General Authorities of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Index for April 2001 General Conference and General Young Women Meeting
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Saturday Morning, 31 March 2001, General Session
Music by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, directed by Craig Jessop and Barlow Bradford, with organist Clay Christiansen: "Come, Ye Children of the Lord" (Hymns, no. 58); "For the Beauty of the Earth" (Hymns, no. 92); "We Are Sowing" (arr. Wilberg, unpublished; Hymns, no. 216); "Come, Come, Ye Saints" (Hymns, no. 30); "Come unto Jesus" (Hymns, no. 117); "I Know That My Redeemer Lives" (arr. Bradford, unpublished; Hymns, no. 136).
Saturday Afternoon, 31 March 2001, General Session
Music by a combined choir from Ricks College, directed by Eda Ashby and Randy Kempton, with organist Bonnie Goodliffe: "Come, Rejoice" (Hymns, no. 9); "Let Zion in Her Beauty Rise" (Hymns, no. 41); "We Thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet" (Hymns, no. 19); "Come, Follow Me" (Hymns, no. 116); "Jesus, the Very Thought of Thee" (arr. Staheli, published by Jackman Music Corp.; Hymns, no. 141).
Saturday Evening, 31 March 2001, Priesthood Session
Music by a Melchizedek Priesthood choir from stakes in Salt Lake City, directed by Paul Broomhead, with organist John Longhurst: "Come, O Thou King of Kings" (arr. Ipson, unpublished; Hymns, no. 59); "I Need Thee Every Hour" (Hymns, no. 334); "Praise to the Man" (Hymns, no. 27); "As the Dew from Heaven Distilling" (arr. Dalton, published by Plum Publishing, Inc.; Hymns, no. 149).
Sunday Morning, 1 April 2001, General Session
Music by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, directed by Craig Jessop, with organist Richard Elliott: "Praise the Lord with Heart and Voice" (Hymns, no. 73); "Oh, May My Soul Commune with Thee" (© Wheelwright; Hymns, no. 123); "Joseph Smith's First Prayer" (Hymns, no. 26); "Redeemer of Israel" (Hymns, no. 6); "O My Father" (arr. Gates, published by Jackman Music Corp.; Hymns, no. 292); "High on the Mountain Top," (arr. Wilberg, unpublished; Hymns, no. 5).
Sunday Afternoon, 1 April 2001, General Session
Music by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, directed by Craig Jessop and Mack Wilberg, with organist Linda Margetts: "Arise, O God, and Shine" (arr. Wilberg, unpublished; Hymns, no. 265); "The Lord Is My Shepherd" (arr. Wilberg, unpublished; Hymns, no. 108); "Guide Us, O Thou Great Jehovah" (Hymns, no. 83); "Abide with Me; 'Tis Eventide" (Hymns, no. 165).