As you well know, brothers and sisters, we've met tonight under the direction of President Johnson to learn more concerning the state at work. A few days back, when hearing President Jessup speak, a thought was constant in my mind. He was relating some things about the state at work. This thought occurred to me, and I thought I'd ask you the question tonight. Do you hear too much?

mention about the priesthood work? Do you hear too much mention about authority? About the need for bringing ourselves into submission to the priesthood of Almighty God? And then as he proceeded with his talk, he just thought, he said, why not remind our people and especially myself that there are some things said that bother me. The priesthood has mentioned too much.

Perhaps my own life isn't submissive enough. Maybe I'm not following the priesthood as closely as I should. That's why it bothers me. Is it true? I delight with you, brothers and sisters, in having this opportunity to hear the message that God has for us through his inspired servant and to participate with our faith and prayers.

In drawing forth those things that will elevate us, make us more efficient in establishing God's work among us.