Closer Quote by Joseph B. Wirthlin
“We do not know the precise time of the Second Coming of the Savior, but we do know that we are living in the latter days and are closer to the Second Coming than when the Savior lived his mortal life in the meridian of time.”
About This Quote
Source Talk: LDS General Conference, 1975
We cannot know the exact timing of Christ’s return, but we recognize we are in the final era, closer now than in his earthly life.
In simple terms: We’re living in the last days, nearing the Second Coming.
Key Takeaway
Live with urgency and spiritual readiness.
Themes
faith
eschatology
urgency
Mood
hopeful
serious
Type
religious
motivational
When to use this quote
- daily worship
- community service
- family devotion
Key Concepts
prophecy
temporal perspective
spiritual preparedness
Questions to Reflect On
- How does awareness of the “latter days” affect daily choices?
- What actions reflect true readiness?
A Different Perspective
Predicting the exact time is impossible, which can breed complacency.
![“We are most blessed when we see ourselves as we are seen by [the Savior] and know ourselves as we are known by Him. In this world, we do not really grasp who we are until we know whose we are. The Lord says, 'I will not forget you. I have graven you on the palms of my hands' (see Isaiah 49:15-16)…” quote by Truman G. Madsen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/9ba/truman-g-madsen-35511_blessed_we-are-most-blessed-when-we-see-ourselve_603231.jpg)
