![]() Cannon was presiding over the British Mission, on one occasion he attended a conference in Scotland and there heard sung for the first time, the hymn ‘Do What is Right.’ He was so impressed with it that when the twelfth edition of the Latter-day Saints’ hymn book was published in 1863 under George Q. McAllister, which occurred just before Brother McAllister’s death, the latter said that while George Q. He says that in a conversation with the late Duncan M. How it came to be included in our hymn book is told by Assistant Church Historian, A. Pyper commented as follows in Stories of Latter-day Saint Hymns: “ is one of those soulful poems adopted by the Church – a waif in the realm of song. ![]() We must make sure that we follow through on our good choices and actually do what is right. Knowing and choosing may not always equate to doing. His example for work has become legend and establishes an example for us all to follow. Everything is done to meet the Lord’s convenience. “Prominently displayed on President Kimball’s desk is a slogan which reads simply, “DO IT.” With this inspired leader, personal convenience comes second. Simpson gave us further insight into President Kimball’s philosophy: In an October 1975 Conference address, Robert L. Righteousness is vital and ordinances are necessary” (Spencer W. ![]() “Celestial life may be had by every soul who will fulfil the requirements. President Kimball, after hearing a performance of “I Am a Child of God” several years after it was published, requested that “teach me all that I must know” be changed to “teach me all that I must do.” Changing that word reflected a principle that President Kimball believed in: ![]() Kimball didn’t feel that knowledge necessarily implied action. He told us that “as we contemplate the decisions we make in our lives each day – whether to make this choice or that choice – if we choose Christ, we will have made the correct choice.” He also encouraged us to “ever choose the harder right instead of the easier wrong” (April 2016 General Conference).ĭoes choice imply action? We know that President Spencer W. Monson gave us some good advice about making choices. ![]() In the April 2016 General Conference, President Thomas S. ![]()
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