We offer our testimony of the
reality of Christ's matchless life and the infinite virtue
of His great atoning sacrifice. His gospel was a message
of peace and goodwill. He entreated all to
follow His example. He walked the roads of
Palestine healing the sick, causing the blind to see,
and raising the dead. He taught eternal
truths: the reality of the premortal existence,
the purpose of life on earth, and the potential that all of
the sons and daughters of God have in the life to come. He gave His life to atone
for the sins of all mankind. His was a great vicarious gift
in behalf of all who would ever live upon the earth. He was the Firstborn
of the Father, the Only Begotten
Son in the flesh, the Redeemer of the world. He rose from the grave to
become the firstfruits of them that slept. We declare in words of
solemnity that His priesthood and His Church have been
restored upon the earth. Built upon the foundation
of apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being
the chief cornerstone. We testify that He
will return to earth, and the glory of the
Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall
see it together. He will rule as King of kings
and reign as Lord of lords. And every knee shall
bend, and every tongue shall speak in
worship before Him. Each of us will stand to
be judged of Him according to our works and the
desires of our hearts. We bear testimony, as His duly
ordained Apostles--that Jesus is the living Christ,
the immortal Son of God. He is the great
King Immanuel, who stands today on the
right hand of His Father. He is the light, the life,
and the hope of the world. His way is the path
that leads to happiness in this life and eternal
life in the world to come. God be thanked for the matchless
gift of His divine Son.
