December 1985 Contents Don L. SearlePresident Ezra Taft Benson Ordained Thirteenth President of the Church Neal A. MaxwellSpencer, the Beloved: Leader-Servant The Gospel of Love Tributes and Messages of Appreciation The Words of a Prophet The Resolve of Obedience Ezra Taft BensonSpencer W. Kimball: A Star of the First Magnitude Barbara B. SmithA Prophet of Love Andrew E. KimballA Kind and Loving Father D. Arthur HaycockHe Went about Doing Good Russell M. NelsonSpencer W. Kimball: Man of Faith Gordon B. HinckleyHe Is at Peace Gordon B. HinckleyFeasting upon the Scriptures Thomas S. Monson“Come, Learn of Me” Boyd K. PackerUsing the New Scriptures Bruce R. McConkieCome: Hear the Voice of the Lord I Have a Question Melvin J. PetersenI Have a Question Homer S. EllsworthThoughts on the Good Shepherd Sharing Margaret A. ScoresbyThe Glow Within Deltha J. NelsonWhere Is Santa? Mormon Journal Jerry Borrowman“You’re the Future of the World” Janet Farley RichardsonFrom the Ward, with Love Random Sampler LaRene GauntBag It This Christmas Ruth DicksonKeeping Children’s Histories Up to Date Ruth DicksonWhat Are You Doing New Year’s Eve? News of the Church A Conversation about the Church’s New Genealogical Library Update: Stakes in the Church Press Conference Outlines Church Cooperation in Bomb Investigation Appointments