Oh, Lord, Keep My Rudder True | Jeffrey R Holland | 1986

"What carried nineteen-year-old Joseph F. Smith so courageously was his answer to the question: 'For what do I live?' It was for gospel truth that he stood up to be counted and for which he was willing to die."

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[OURDAILYBREATH]

I’ve always admire Elder Holland talks and thought thank you Elder Holland

[abandoned]

Oh how I miss the days when church leaders spoke with such firmness and love.
Wonderful message on kindness, needed so much in today’s seemingly hostile climate.

[leswalker]

Elder Holland no wonder you are called by God to be a spokesman and teacher. We are grateful that the Lord picked you as a apostle. Thank you for serving our Lord and savior and we are very blessed, me being one of our Lord's sheep. Thank you! We love and sustain you as a apostle of God!

[maureenroe]

Jeffery Holland speaks as an angel, how grateful I am for
his beautiful message. How
Timely are his words of love and devotion.

[kimhanson]

Just as powerful and true today as it was when I attended that winter semester devotional, my first as a brand new student at BYU. My love and respect for Elder Holland continues to expand these 35 years later. He is also as relevant to and influential on my 20 year old missionary, now serving in Africa. Truth endures.

[dec]

This talk is very much needed right now, right here, in 2023! Truth is eternal.

[kayewatts]

Wow what a wonderful talk. Elder Holland is such an inspirational speaker. Even 36 years later his words are more important than ever.

[guardianangel]

Elder Holland has ALWAYS had POWER-PACKED spiritual messages! What a BLESSING of a brother in Christ💜👍🏻🙏🏻

[gracie]

i just listened to this now..I listened to it years ago.. Still so good

[bonnienandino]

President Holland's reminder to be loyal to our fellow brothers and sisters is so needed. Thank you.

[benweston]

This is so powerful. What starts as a small example of disloyalty to one's school, which was sobering enough to hear, Elder Holland masterfully awakens us to our spiritual loyalties to Him who has been so loyal to us. There really are so many BYU speeches that are absolute gems--priceless and exquisite reminders of truth. So valuable. Thank you for posting them.

[denniswilliamson]

My second BYU President... . Nothing but love and respect. Even before his Apostolic Calling.

[girlwskls]

I think this is Elder Holland's best speech ever. Timeless. Personal to any who watch it. Inspired by God.

[angiehansen]

What an outstanding talk! Even though it was given long ago, it's so relevant for our times. I LOVE Elder Holland!

[andrewfrese]

I also love his scholarship intertwined with gospel principles!! I think he is definitely one of the few masters of doing this so well, and it's great for some place like BYU where this is the goal for education (but I fervently believe this is a great tool for anyone in the world)!

[andrewfrese]

Wow! I admire his willingness to call out and share direction no matter what during his leadership! I misread the dates so I thought it was mid semester and realized it wasn't, but regardless, him being willing to share all of his concerns and a call to action is amazing!! You can tell he loved his university and led them well!!

[wendyfoster]

Brilliant right down to tone of his voice.

[rutht]

Wonderful. Thank you for sharing this with us.

[sorellaoliver]

I love his words... so grateful to be able to watch these videos!♥️

[IsaacTonks-cu]

Every word I hear from the apostles is as gold in my heart.