President Gordon B. Hinckley

I have not yet wrote about President Hinckley. He died this last Sunday. I found out when a breaking news report came over the T.V Station. I almost couldn't believe it. It's like I new it would probably happen sometime soon, as he was 97 years old. But, then in the back of my mind I also thought, "he looks so great and so healthy and he's such a great man, he's gonna live for a very long time." It's hard to think that we will be getting a new Prophet now. I've heard a lot of people say how they feel like President Hinckley is "their" prophet. I also feel that way, because he has been the prophet for most of my life. He is the one I remember most and he has such a great sense of humor and something about him that just makes you want to listen to his every word. He is such a great example and he will truly be missed. It's sad to lose him, but also good because I know he is now with his wife and Heavenly Father again. Something I always hope to remember and keep as an example to me is his testimony. So, here it is, his words, his testimony....these exact words used in conference of April 2006 and also his last talk in Oct. 2007........

"Now, in conclusion, I hope that all of you will remember that on this Sabbath day you heard me bear my witness that this is God’s holy work. The vision given the Prophet Joseph in the grove of Palmyra was not an imaginary thing. It was real. It occurred in the broad light of day. Both the Father and the Son spoke to the boy. He saw Them standing in the air above him. He heard Their voices. He gave heed to Their instruction. It was the resurrected Lord who was introduced by His Father, the great God of the universe. For the first time in recorded
history, both the Father and the Son appeared together to part the curtains and open this, the last and final dispensation, the dispensation of the fulness of times.
The Book of Mormon is all that it purports to be—a work recorded by prophets who lived anciently and whose words have come forth “to the convincing of the Jew and Gentile that Jesus is the Christ, the Eternal God, manifesting himself unto all nations” (Book of Mormon title page).
The priesthood has been restored under the hands of John the Baptist and Peter, James, and John. All the keys and authority pertaining to eternal life are exercised in this Church.
Joseph Smith was and is a prophet, the great Prophet of this dispensation. This Church, which carries the name of the Redeemer, is true.
I leave you my testimony, my witness, and my love for each of
you, in the name of Jesus Christ, amen."
President Gordon B. Hinckley
“Seek Ye the Kingdom of God”
April 2007