Ready to Receive the Coming of the Lord
Mormon History Related
"On the day the Church was organized, and shortly thereafter, the word of the Lord came to the prophet-leader of this dispensation. After the announcement of the establishment of the church of Christ in these latter days, the Lord gave to the President of the Church commandments and 'gave him power from on high,' first, to bring forth 'a record of a fallen people, and the fulness of the gospel of Jesus Christ' (D&C 20:8?9); then, to be a light to the world and a standard for Church members and for those who are not members to seek for it (D&C 45:9); third, to prepare a people ready to receive the coming of the Lord; and finally, to teach the fullness of the gospel with power unto all nations (see Documentary History of the Church, vol. 4, p. 537)."
Harold B. Lee, "Teach the Gospel of Salvation," Ensign, Jan. 1973, 60
Topics: Proclaim the Gospel