May 1974 Contents Report of the 144th Annual General Conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Spencer W. KimballGuidelines to Carry Forth the Work of God in Cleanliness Joseph AndersonStrength of the Spirit John H. VandenbergTouchstone of Truth Paul H. DunnParents, Teach Your Children Howard W. HunterHis Final Hours Statistical Report 1973 Church Finance Committee Report Gordon B. HinckleyThe Marriage That Endures ElRay L. ChristiansenThree Important Questions Loren C. DunnHanging On James A. CullimoreJustice and Mercy H. Burke PetersonMother, Catch the Vision of Your Call William H. BennettInertia Marvin J. AshtonA Time of Urgency The Solemn Assembly Spencer W. KimballWhat Do We Hear? Thomas S. MonsonThe Paths Jesus Walked N. Eldon TannerThe Importance of Prayer Mark E. PetersenThe People Say “Amen” Franklin D. RichardsTestimony S. Dilworth YoungThat the Scriptures Might Be Fulfilled Theodore M. BurtonThe Power of Elijah Rex D. PinegarThe Family—A Divine Blessing David B. HaightWhat Does Jesus Mean to Modern Man? Bruce R. McConkieGod Foreordains His Prophets and His People Victor L. BrownAaronic Priesthood Stewardship Marion D. HanksBoys Need Men Marion G. RomneyBe Ye Clean That Bear the Vessels of the Lord N. Eldon TannerChosen of the Lord Spencer W. KimballPlanning for a Full and Abundant Life Marion G. RomneyThe Holy Ghost Boyd K. PackerWe Believe All That God Has Revealed L. Tom PerryBuild Your Shield of Faith Eldred G. SmithThree Days in the Tomb J. Thomas FyansCommitment to Serve Delbert L. StapleyThe Savior’s Ministry Ezra Taft BensonMissionary Work: A Major Responsibility Henry D. Taylor“I Will … Pour You Out a Blessing” Hartman Rector Jr.The Strength of Testimony Neal A. MaxwellResponse to a Call Bernard P. BrockbankHearken Unto the Voice of God LeGrand RichardsProphecy Spencer W. KimballThe Cause Is Just and Worthy News of the Church Elder L. Tom Perry of the Council of the Twelve Elder J. Thomas Fyans, Assistant to the Council of the Twelve Elder Neal A. Maxwell, Assistant to the Council of the Twelve Missionary Expansion Highlights Regional, Mission Representatives’ Seminar “I Will Magnify My Call,” Primary Leaders Promise