Section 137

I have faith in the sealing power of the ordinances of Jesus Christ.  I take him at his word that he has power to save us. My desire, hope, and faith are centered in Christ.

Section 136

With Brigham Young now the leader of the church, the Lord reveals His will to him.

 22 I am he who led the children of Israel out of the land of Egypt; and my arm is stretched out in the last days, to save my people Israel.

 23 Cease to contend one with another; cease to speak evil one of another.

 24 … and let your words tend to edifying one another.

28 If thou art merry, praise the Lord with singing, with music, with dancing, and with a prayer of praise and thanksgiving.

 29 If thou art sorrowful, call on the Lord thy God with supplication, that your souls may be joyful.

31 My people must be tried in all things, that they may be prepared to receive the glory that I have for them, even the glory of Zion; and he that will not bear chastisement is not worthy of my kingdom.

 32 Let him that is ignorant learn wisdom by humbling himself and calling upon the Lord his God, that his eyes may be opened that he may see, and his ears opened that he may hear;

 33 For my Spirit is sent forth into the world to enlighten the humble and contrite…

I especially liked verse 28.

Section 135

I just listened to this section on my lap-top.  It is the announcement of the martyrdom of the Prophet Joseph Smith and his brother Hyrum Smith.  A feeling of deep gratitude filled my soul. These two men were among the greatest men to live on the earth and their wives likewise were truly great.  I love the prophet.  I love the Book of Mormon.  He was a prophet of God.  The Book of Mormon is true.  My life and the lives of my family members are forever knit to the fabric of these truths.  I rejoice and thank God for his grace and mercy in blessing us.  Jesus is our light. He is the Way.