Ensign

November 1984

Volume 14 Number 11

Contents

Report of the 154th Semiannual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Saturday Morning Session
The Sustaining of Church Officers
President Gordon B. Hinckley
A New Witness for Christ
President Ezra Taft Benson
“Out of Obscurity”
Elder Neal A. Maxwell
Why Do We Serve?
Elder Dallin H. Oaks
Write Down a Date
Elder M. Russell Ballard
“And Why Call Ye Me, Lord, Lord, and Do Not the Things Which I Say?”
Elder L. Tom Perry
Saturday Afternoon Session
“If Thou Endure It Well”
Elder Marvin J. Ashton
The Joy of Service
Elder Russell C. Taylor
“He Returned Speedily”
Elder Robert B. Harbertson
Spiritual Power
Elder Devere Harris
The Joy of the Penetrating Light
Elder F. Enzio Busche
Protect the Spiritual Power Line
Elder Russell M. Nelson
“Master, the Tempest Is Raging”
Elder Howard W. Hunter
Priesthood Session
Eternal Marriage
Elder Marion D. Hanks
The Banner of the Lord
Bishop Victor L. Brown
The Aaronic Priesthood Pathway
Elder Thomas S. Monson
Prepare for a Mission
R. LaVell Edwards
When I Was Called as a Scoutmaster
President Ezra Taft Benson
The Good and Faithful Servants
President Gordon B. Hinckley
Sunday Morning Session
The Cornerstones of Our Faith
President Gordon B. Hinckley
The Works of God
Elder James E. Faust
“By Their Fruits Ye Shall Know Them”
Elder Royden G. Derrick
The Gospel and the Church
Elder Ronald E. Poelman
The Pattern of Our Parentage
Elder Boyd K. Packer
Sunday Afternoon Session
Personal Morality
Elder David B. Haight
Learning Our Father’s Will
Elder Hugh W. Pinnock
Service in the Church
Elder Spencer H. Osborn
The Faith of Our People
Elder Philip T. Sonntag
The Power of Keeping the Sabbath Day Holy
Elder John H. Groberg
The Caravan Moves On
Elder Bruce R. McConkie
Live the Gospel
President Gordon B. Hinckley
General Women’s Meeting
“If Thou Art Faithful”
President Gordon B. Hinckley
Coordination and Cooperation
Elder Dean L. Larsen
Keeping the Covenants We Make at Baptism
Dwan J. Young
Young Women Striving Together
Ardeth G. Kapp
Striving Together: Transforming Our Beliefs into Action
Barbara W. Winder
General Conference Music
News of the Church

On the cover: Temple Square. Photography by John Snyder.

Inside front cover: The Assembly Hall. Photography by John Snyder.

The evening sky provides a backdrop for the beautifully lit spires of the Assembly Hall on Temple Square.

Inside back cover: Temple Square scenes. Photography by John Snyder.

(Top) A Southeast view from the square shows the Salt Lake Temple and Church Office Building; (bottom left) the Salt Lake Temple, annex, and Church Office Building, looking east from the square; (bottom right) the Seagull Monument and spires of the Assembly Hall.

Photography in this issue features scenes of conference. Photography is by Audiovisual Planning and Development, Photo Section: Eldon K. Linschoten, chief photographer; Michael M. McConkie; and Marty Mayo.