If I were to think, as so many think, that now that my…
““If I were to think, as so many think, that now that my beloved wife and my beloved parents are gone, that they have passed out of my life forever and that I shall never see them again, it would deprive me of one of the greatest joys that I have in life: the contemplation of meeting them again, and receiving their welcome and their affection. . . . "But there are many, many millions of our Father's children who do not know that by partaking of certain ordinances prescribed by our Heavenly Father, husbands and wives may be united for time and eternity and enjoy the companionship of their children forever. How thankful we should be for that knowledge””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He emphasizes hope in eternal reunion with loved ones and the spiritual power of sacred ordinances that unite families beyond death.
In simple terms: Eternal family bonds give comfort and purpose.
Key Takeaway
Cherish and practice sacred rites that strengthen family ties.
Themes
faith
eternity
family
Mood
hopeful
reverent
Type
spiritual
doctrinal
When to use this quote
- funeral comfort
- family counseling
- spiritual education
Key Concepts
theology
afterlife
ordinances
Questions to Reflect On
- How does belief in eternal families influence daily life?
- What rituals reinforce family unity?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations of afterlife vary across religions, affecting belief in reunions.