August 1971 Contents N. Eldon TannerImportance and Efficacy of Prayer Joseph Fielding SmithThe First Prophet of the Last Dispensation Arturo and Genevieve DeHoyosThe Universality of the Gospel Richard O. CowanStakes Reflect Worldwide Growth John TaylorThe Government of God Norman Edgar WrightGenealogical Research in Perspective Gordon B. HinckleyThe Sunday School as a Missionary Theodore M. BurtonWith Whom Will We Share Exaltation? Eleanor KnowlesA Look at the Single Person Mabel Jones GabbottFinding Mutual Interests Gene MounteerArmed Robbery: Two-to-Five Poetry Harrison DavisTranquility Jenny Lind M. BrownBonneville John D. Engle Jr.Divine Destiny Joan WrightLittle Deaf Daughter The Spoken WordRichard L. Evans Richard L. Evans“He teaches well that lives well” Richard L. Evans“I don’t remember growing older—When did they?” Lawrence R. FlakeMaking Realities Real Robert K. ThomasCultural Clues to the Abundant Life Wendell J. AshtonWolf’s Howl Helen F. IzattThe Cook’s Challenge: Leftovers A. B. MorrisonOur Deteriorating Environment Edythe K. WatsonLingerie: Feminine and Modest Daryl V. HooleToys—Fun or Frustration Books New Sunday School Superintendency Our Readers Write Religion in the World Programs and Policies Newsletter Today’s FamilyMabel Jones Gabbott Webb DycusSummer Report from Duck River, Tennessee Mrs. Howard G. ArringtonHow to Enjoy Christmas All Year Round Pickling Time After All Editorial: Unity in Diversity