"While we profess to be followers of the Lord, while we profess to have received the Gospel and be governed by it, a profession will amount to nothing unless we have washed our robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
"It is not enough for us to be connected with the Zion of God, for the Zion of God must consist of men and women that are pure in heart and pure in life and spotless before God, at least that it is what we have got to arrive at....
"It is not enough for us to embrace the Gospel...and be associated with the people of God, attend our meetings and partake of the Sacrament of the Lord's supper, and endeavour to move along without much blame of any kind attached to us....
"If our hearts are not right, if we are not pure in heart before God, if we have not pure hearts and pure consciences, fearing God and keeping His commandments, we shall not, unless we repent, participate in blessings of which the prophets bear testimony."
- John Taylor, "Teachings of Presidents of the Church (2001) 114-15
At the sacramental table.
The bread of life, the living water,
Gives me strength and tells me I am able.
With parched lips I drink
So I will not thirst like before,
With eagerness I eat
Your body given forever more.
- CATHRYNE ALLEN
(Art: Washed By The Blood by Danny Hahlbohm)
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