Doctrine and Covenants 54:10

Elder Per G. Malm:

“To find rest unto our souls includes peace of mind and heart, which is the result of learning and following the doctrine of Christ” (“Rest unto Your Souls,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2010, 101).

Doctrine and Covenants 55

William W. Phelps set up the first printing press for the Church in Missouri. He published the first Church newspaper, the Evening and the Morning Star. He helped compile, prepare, and publish the revelations in the Book of Commandments in 1833 and later in the 1835 edition of the Doctrine and Covenants. He helped prepare the first Church hymnbook and wrote the words to a number of hymns, including “The Spirit of God,” which was sung at the Kirtland Temple dedication. He gave 500 dollars to help complete that temple.

Doctrine and Covenants 55:6

Joseph Coe, who was an early convert to the Church in New York, arrived in Kirtland in 1831. He traveled to Missouri with Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon, leaving Kirtland on June 19, 1831. Later, again in Kirtland, he was appointed general agent of the Church. He supervised land purchases in 1833, including 103 acres of the Peter French farm, on which the Kirtland Temple would be built. He was called to the Kirtland high council in February 1834. In July 1835, he helped with the purchase of Egyptian mummies and papyri, which led to Joseph Smith bringing forth the book of Abraham.

Doctrine and Covenants 56:2

President Ezra Taft Benson:

“Concerning serving a mission, President [Spencer W.] Kimball has said, ‘How selfish and thoughtless would it be for a young man to grow to maturity, spend his time preparing for his life’s work and his occupation and be unwilling to serve his Creator in this, the most important service in the world’ (Regional Representatives’ seminar, 30 Sept. 1977). …

“Young men, this statement by President Kimball should be your personal motto: “Every LDS male who is worthy and able should fill a mission” (Ensign, May 1974, p. 87). We ask you to make the sacrifice. We call it that because of want for a better name for it. It’s an investment. Enlist in this, the greatest service in the world. Do not evade the responsibility. Do not conscientiously object. We invite you to join the army … that is swelling in numbers each day. Your job will be to proclaim the message of the Restoration to the world. Know that you have our confidence and love. We expect you to perform that mission” (“This Is a Day of Sacrifice,” Ensign, May 1979, 33).

Doctrine and Covenants 56:4

President Boyd K. Packer:

“Changes in organization or procedures are a testimony that revelation is ongoing. While doctrines remain fixed, the methods or procedures do not. …

“The gospel plan was revealed line upon line, precept upon precept, here a little, and there a little. And it goes on: ‘We believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.’ (A of F 1:9.)

“There will be changes made in the future as in the past. Whether the Brethren make changes or resist them depends entirely upon the instructions they receive through the channels of revelation which were established in the beginning.

“The doctrines will remain fixed, eternal; the organization, programs, and procedures will be altered as directed by Him whose church this is. …

“And in the end, what is given comes because the Lord has spoken it, ‘whether by [His] own voice or by the voice of [His] servants, it is the same.’ (D&C 1:38.) We know His voice when He speaks” (“Revelation in a Changing World,” Ensign, Nov. 1989, 15, 16).

Doctrine and Covenants 56:14–15

Elder D. Todd Christofferson:

“Repentance requires a seriousness of purpose and a willingness to persevere, even through pain. Attempts to create a list of specific steps of repentance may be helpful to some, but it may also lead to a mechanical, check-off-the-boxes approach with no real feeling or change. True repentance is not superficial. …

“With faith in the merciful Redeemer and His power, potential despair turns to hope. One’s very heart and desires change, and the once-appealing sin becomes increasingly abhorrent. A resolve to abandon and forsake the sin and to repair, as fully as one possibly can, the damage he or she has caused now forms in that new heart. This resolve soon matures into a covenant of obedience to God. With that covenant in place, the Holy Ghost, the messenger of divine grace, will bring relief and forgiveness” (“The Divine Gift of Repentance,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2011, 40).

Doctrine and Covenants 56:19

Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin:

“The Lord compensates the faithful for every loss. That which is taken away from those who love the Lord will be added unto them in His own way. While it may not come at the time we desire, the faithful will know that every tear today will eventually be returned a hundredfold with tears of rejoicing and gratitude” (“Come What May, and Love It,” Ensign or Liahona, Nov. 2008, 28).