[Teachldsseminary] idea/Pres. Hinckley

[Daryl Gibson]

Teachers,
Pres. Hinckley concluded his Nov. 2000 address to the youth (the 6Bs) 
with a blessing and prayer for them.  I've included the text below 
should you want to share it with your students and make copies for them.
Daryl Gibson
Austin TX

"Now, in conclusion, I offer a word of prayer concerning you. O God, 
our Eternal Father, as Thy servant I bow before Thee in prayer in 
behalf of these young people scattered over the earth... Please smile 
with favor upon them.  Please listen to them as they lift their 
voices in prayer unto Thee.  Please lead them gently by the hand in 
the direction they should follow.  Please help them to walk in paths 
of truth and righteousness and keep them from the evils of the 
world.  Bless them that they shall be happy at times and serious at 
times, that they may enjoy life and drink of its fulness.  Bless them 
that they may walk acceptably before Thee as Thy cherished sons and 
daughters.  Each is Thy child with capacity to do great and noble 
things.  Keep them on the high road that leads to achievement.  Save 
them from the mistakes that could destroy them.  If they have erred, 
forgive their trespasses and lead them back to ways of peace and 
progress.  For these blessings I humbly pray with gratitude for them 
and invoke Thy blessings upon them with love and affection, in the 
name of Him who carries the burdens of our sins, even the Lord Jesus 
Christ, amen."
  	(President Gordon B. Hinckley, an address to the youth, Nov. 12, 2000)