Bestowed Quote by J. Reuben Clark
“May He who holds in his hands the destinies of nations, make you worthy of the favors He has bestowed, and enabled you with pure hearts and hands and sleepless vigilance, to guard and defend to the end of time, the great charge He has committed to your keeping.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: General Conference, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1965
A prayer that leaders be worthy, vigilant, and pure‑hearted to fulfill their divine responsibilities.
In simple terms: May leaders be pure and vigilant in duty.
Key Takeaway
Seek integrity and vigilance.
Themes
leadership
duty
spirituality
Mood
reverent
solemn
Type
prayer
inspirational
When to use this quote
- political leadership
- military command
- community service
- religious guidance
Key Concepts
divine stewardship
vigilance
purity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you maintain purity in power?
- What vigilance practices sustain you?
A Different Perspective
Human frailty can undermine even the best intentions.
