True to the Faith

Only the home can compare with temples in sacredness. Today the Church is heeding the Lord’s call to build temples all over the world, making temple blessings more available for a great number of our Heavenly Father’s children.

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Gospel Art Picture Kit

Although design and location vary, the work accomplished in each of the Lord’s temples is the same.Heavenly Father established a plan so that the blessings of the temple could be offered to all His children. In temples families can be sealed together forever.

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Hymns of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Rise, ye Saints, and temples enter;Seek the path that leads ahead.Seal in everlasting circlesAll our loved ones, quick and dead.2. Elohim, thou great designer,Wilt thou heaven’s pow’rs bestow,As thy faithful sons and daughtersServe in temples here below.Text: Jean L. Kaberry, 1918–1997. © 1985 IRIMusic: Robert P. Manookin, 1918–1997. © 1985 IRIDoctrine and Covenants 109:13–21Doctrine and Covenants 132:46

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Hymns of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

God is in his holy temple,In the pure and holy mind,In the rev’rent heart and simple,In the soul from sin refined.Banish then each base emotion.Lift us up, O Lord, to thee;Let our souls, in pure devotion,Temples for thy worship be.Text: Anon., Hymns of the Spirit, 1864Music: Frank W. Asper, 1892–1973Doctrine and Covenants 97:15–171 Corinthians 3:16–17

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Gospel Art Picture Kit

Although design and location vary, the work accomplished in each of the Lord’s temples is the same.Heavenly Father established a plan so that the blessings of the temple could be offered to all His children. In temples families can be sealed together forever.

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Gospel Art Picture Kit

Inside these holy temples, worthy couples can be united, or sealed, in the everlasting covenant of marriage. In holy temples a worthy man and woman are married for time and eternity.

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Hymns of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

How beautiful thy promise, Lord,That we may grow in truth,And live, exalted by thy word,In endless, glorious youth.With loved ones sealed in holinessBy sacred temple rites,Worlds without end we may progressFrom heights to greater heights.Text: Frank I. Kooyman, 1880–1963. © 1948 IRIMusic: Tracy Y. Cannon, 1879–1961. © 1948 IRIDoctrine and Covenants 138:47–48Doctrine and Covenants 132:...

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Gospel Art Picture Kit

Although design and location vary, the work accomplished in each of the Lord’s temples is the same.Heavenly Father established a plan so that the blessings of the temple could be offered to all His children. In temples families can be sealed together forever.

Gospel Library > Support Materials > Teaching

Gospel Art Picture Kit

Although design and location vary, the work accomplished in each of the Lord’s temples is the same.Heavenly Father established a plan so that the blessings of the temple could be offered to all His children. In temples families can be sealed together forever.

Gospel Library > Support Materials > Teaching

Gospel Art Picture Kit

Although design and location vary, the work accomplished in each of the Lord’s temples is the same.Heavenly Father established a plan so that the blessings of the temple could be offered to all His children. In temples families can be sealed together forever.

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True to the Faith

In holy temples, we have the privilege of receiving ordinances in their behalf. Hold a current temple recommend and attend the temple as frequently as circumstances allow. 3.

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2008 Outline for Sharing Time and the Children’s Sacrament Meeting Presentation: I Am a Child of God

Occasionally there may be a need in your Primary, such as a temple dedication or a priesthood leader’s focus, that calls for a special emphasis in sharing time.

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Children’s Songbook of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

AccountabilityChurch of Jesus Christ, The 77Dare to Do Right 158I Believe in Being Honest 149I’ll Walk with You 140I Want to Be Reverent 28Kindness Begins with Me 145My Country 224Second Article of Faith, The 122Stand for the Right 159The Church of

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2009 Outline for Sharing Time and the Children’s Sacrament Meeting Presentation: My Eternal Family

Tell the children you want to show them two temples. Read 1 Corinthians 3:16 and help the children understand why the Lord refers to our bodies as temples.

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The Latter-day Saint Woman: Basic Manual for Women, Part A

Why We Should Marry in the Temple • Display visual 10-a, “A couple is married for eternity in the temple.” Life does not end at death, nor was marriage intended to end at death. Display visual 10-c, “The Preston England Temple.” As mothers, we can help our children see the importance of temple marriage.

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A Member’s Guide to Temple and Family History Work: Ordinances and Covenants

ScripturesYou will gain a deeper understanding of the doctrine and meaning of temple and family history service by prayerfully considering these scriptures:Doctrine and Covenants 84:4–5; 95:8, 11, 13–17; 105:33; 109; 110; 124:26–44, 55;

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Duties and Blessings of the Priesthood: Basic Manual for Priesthood Holders, Part B

President Gordon B. Hinckley emphasized the temple’s importance in family history work: “All of our vast family history endeavor is directed to temple work. Church family history publications, local priesthood leaders, and temples should also have these instructions.

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Gospel Principles

Not only must an eternal marriage be performed by the proper priesthood authority, but it must also be done in one of the holy temples of our Lord. When you ask for a temple recommend, you should remember that entering the temple is a sacred privilege.

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The Latter-day Saint Woman: Basic Manual for Women, Part B

President Gordon B. Hinckley emphasized the temple’s importance in family history work: “All of our vast family history endeavor is directed to temple work. Church family history publications, local priesthood leaders, and temples should also have these instructions.

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A Member’s Guide to Temple and Family History Work: Ordinances and Covenants

President Ezra Taft Benson further promised that “with increased attendance in the temples of our God, you shall receive increased personal revelation to bless your life as you bless those who have died” (in Conference Report, Apr. 1987, p. 108; or Ensign, May 1987, p. 85). Volunteers are needed throughout the world to staff and operate temples and family history centers.

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