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There is such a beautiful spirit that is always present
when we sing the basic, fundamental truths
of the gospel of Jesus Christ.
We can sing those in a way that is easy for the children
to understand.
And as they grow older, they'll remember those songs.
And those songs will come to them
in times of need for strength, for peace,
and to testify of truth.
As a Primary presidency, we pay careful attention to the talks
as they are given in opening exercises.
We look for those that share experiences
and personal testimony.
And we love to share those in the Primary program.
I think it's important for the kids
also to share with the congregation what they've
been learning, because I think that there's
a special spirit that comes when children testify of Jesus
Christ, and also so that the parents can see what
a difference bringing their children to church
is making in their lives.
Sometimes we have difficulty with our members
reading the scriptures, but when they see that the music becomes
this universal language that we all enjoy to listen to,
and that music is a simple way to teach our children
about the truths of the gospel.
And they later will become the teachers in their own homes.
(SINGING) To live with God again.
The children, I can tell, can truly
feel Heavenly Father's love.
I can see it radiating around them.
When they sing, they can feel the power
of that love in their lives.
About two weeks ago I said to the children, "How many of you
children take these songs and sing them someplace else
besides in Primary?"
And all these little hands went up in the air.
They were so excited.
And so one little boy came up to the front of the room,
and he said, "Well, I sing the Primary song in my home.
And they're all learning the song too."
And then this other little boy raised his hand,
and he was so excited.
And he said, "Last week I stood up in the bus,
and I sang 'I Am a Child of God.'
And I turned around and I sang it to every child
on that whole bus."
And I said, "Boys and girls, I want all of you
to keep singing those songs.
Sing them wherever you go."
I said, "You will feel the power of our Heavenly Father
with you.
You will feel His love."
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