"Foundations in Measure"

God exists with distinct beings of three.
We are accountable in what we choose.
Christ redeems those who repent and change views
To work first steps of Gospel on bent knee.

Called to serve through proper authority.
Like ancient church a structure to abide,
Enhanced by spiritual gifts as guide.
All scripture reveals truth for clarity.

Israel gathers for Christ to reign on ground.
With a right to worship God we can pick.
Obey laws with civil order, no trick. 
Be honest, kind, and amend all around.

These teachings frame the life we choose to live.
They shape our purpose and guide what we give.

Content based upon Articles of Faith and Official Declaration 1 and 2

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 "Ministry Beyond Mortality"

A time awaits when it will be fulfilled.
Veterans of faith's battle with worthy scars.
Souls refined by fire, across all the stars.
Faith confirmed by countless others was thrilled.

They wait confirmation of a release,
A need for words, your remission has come.
A brutal war is over, and then some.
A reunion to happen will bring peace.

Son of God comes, the work laid out.
A charge to go forth and carry the light,
To spirits in darkness, with all their might.
Beyond the grave, Gospel's now brought about.

The bands of death dissolve in gospel flame,
All hearts who seek may hear the Savior's name.

Content based upon D&C 137-138

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 "Duty in Motion"

Building Zion step by step as you walk.
Moving all with order and pure intent.
Some will fall. Lift them up though you'd be spent.
You are true when strength grows in a headlock.

Stand strong, do your duty with calm focus.
Hearts bound to neighbors to travel as one.
Trust the path before you, never undone.
Keep hands clean and words true without notice.

Put your faith in the Lord, leave fear behind.
Let gratitude shape your journey with rhythm.
Rest when the Lord says. Rise when it's with him.
Work with discipline of soul intertwined.

Hold steady as you work toward each good end.
Serve others with clean hands that heal and mend.

Content based upon D&C 135-136
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 "The Return"

You've seen pillars of pride pierce clouded skies,
The voice has called us forth: Arise, Arise,
Get ye out. For the world's deep night gives rise.
Come home, Zion's mountain air is the prize.

From Zion's mount His holy arm is cool.
Made clear from island shores to western plains.
Appear with fire and power in all domains.
The King returns, and His glory will rule.

The mountains humbled with His single word.
Continents made whole with a swipe of His hand.
Earth's return to its pure Eden formed land.
The Lord takes final control, much preferred.

Let every knee now bend, each tongue declare, 
That Christ the Lord is King beyond compare.

Content based upon D&C 133-134

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Eternal Knots with Touch, Knowledge, Law

 "Touch, Knowledge, Law"

Heaven's hand extends to greet mortal palm, 
A hollow grasp will reveal it's a lie.
Or feel its warmth to confirm truth from high.
The just stand still, confirms this living psalm.

All knowledge will become our wings to fly.
For what our mind acquires in mortal days,
This will ascend beyond the grave's dark maze.
Which lengthens resurrection's endless sky.

We see before the world was spoken forth, 
That obedience opens every door. 
Defiance to laws leaves us wanting more.
For all laws do seal us to heaven's north.

What touch reveals and learning elevates,
Obedience to law determines fates.

"Eternal Knots"

Two souls joined become as eternal seed.

Alone we can bloom but cannot move on.

An increase only a union can spawn.

With vows it transcends mortality's need.

Sealed marriage should never run on empty.

As this binding alone does not exalt.

Learn, develop, and apply truths; don't halt.

A shared growth creates eternal plenty. 

This eternal knot bound by heaven's hand,

As two hearts tied in covenant are grown.

From these mortal vows to an endless throne,

It will remain through all the timeless land.

Not seal alone, nor growth, but both combined,

Transforms this into a celestial kind.

Content based upon D&C 129-132

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 "Witness in the Water"

Make unbroken chains from Adam til now,
As trumpets of joy that will echo through. 
Every soul remembered, all bonds made new.
Salvation is claimed, all souls to allow.

Ink and faith bind generations unseen.
Waters' witness names both living and gone.
These ledgers of mercy beyond graves spawn,
Pray unto heaven that all might be clean.

Each ordinance done in temples holy. 
All names spoken, as the water calls up,
To all creations reaching the Lamb's cup.
With sealed records now coming forth slowly.

Through this love unending, the work endures.
Salvation’s promise forever secures.

Content based upon D&C 125-128

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 "Sanctuary of the Saints"

Plant Zion new on river’s sorrowed bend,
The mantle remains; this work does endure.
The Father’s blessing gives a haven sure.
Saints’ hands that build in peace shall not contend.

Raise sacred these beams so all may find rest.
A holy inn for travelers of light.
Sanctified stone to gain endless insight.
With open arms, this door opens to each guest.

You need a place so heaven may descend.
In sacred rooms, the living bind the dead.
Eternal ties anchored at every thread.
Delay not; make this your favorite trend.

Let every stone proclaim a covenant sure.
His mercy lives, His promises endure.

Content based upon D&C 124

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Heaven's Reach

At times, silence teaches of heaven’s trust.
Iron bars can’t cage a covenant heart.
Power bows to purity, it does part,
For the meek's unseen scepter will adjust.
 
For if the pit is deep, so is His reach.
Every sorrow bends toward God's glory.
Lowest descent holds the highest story.
Enduring all will divinely bless each.
 
Truth can be spoken, even if in chains.
For through small acts it moves eternal hands.
Justice waits; for patient hearts will have plans.
Light works best when steady hands remove stains.
 
In broken hours, heaven builds its reign.
The faithful rise, made whole through holy pain.

Content based upon D&C 121-123

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 "Gathered as One"

When trumpets sound, the veil of night will flee.
The earth shall rest, her labors all complete.
No pride shall stand, no haughty soul compete.
The Lamb shall reign in perfect majesty.

Within the hush, the meek shall hear His word.
Their names are carved upon the living stone.
The fire refines what once was flesh and bone.
In Zion’s light, one faith, one heart is stirred.

Let nations wake, their sleeping hearts arise.
The field is white beneath the dawning flame.
The Bridegroom calls, the pure shall bear His name.
Each vow restored, each soul made wholly wise.

The lost are found, their joy forever sung.
In Him all worlds are gathered and made one.

Content based upon D&C 115-120
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 "The True Prize"

With heavy debts you just want a buy in,
for you'll find it's not silver as you scroll.
For it weighs down your hands but not the soul.
It's not coin but souls gathered to Zion.

Now The Lord's voice is clearer in bowed hearts.
The Word shall be carried past every shore.
As tongues rise to meet truth forevermore.
Obedience is the crown that outsmarts. 

Christ stands as the one everlasting stem.
Which bears all the fruit and no storm can fell.
Where roots unseen feed his kingdom so well.
As the rod springs forth, Zion overwhelms.

The true prize is Christ's reign that can't be bought.
For righteousness is the end we have sought.

Content based upon D&C 111-114

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 "Cleansed Walls, Endless Flame"

With hands lifted, these stones as our altar.
Cleanse these hollowed walls with that fire unseen.
As we purify our own walls, so clean.
As shelter, refuge to never falter.

Forgive dust that clings to our weary feet.
Raise a wall of angels round about these.
Turn prideful arrows aside from our knees.
Make holy a shield to block bad we meet.

Send from here trumpets clothed in endless flame.
Let nation borders fall before this wind.
Give weight to these voices that might be pinned.
Gather Israel homeward to take its claim.

Let saints arise, a thousand tongues proclaim.
The King returns, the world shall know His reign.

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Remember the exile, the beggar, the wanderer.
Let Zion glow as a lamp in the dusk of nations. 
Shake earth awake for the King's return.
This house, this people, this work, forever yours.

Content based upon D&C 109-110
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 "Orders in Holy Trust"

With two orders each bound in holy trust.
Distinct quorums create, in council stand.
The voice of saints gives weight to rule at hand.
From Adam flows ancient lines is a must.

Three will now preside as their voice as one.
And Twelve will bear the weight of this nation.
Seventy will go out in their station.
Quorums are a balance for all to run.

The people's voice secures each call in teams.
Faithful, righteous, meek hands will guide each helm.
When pride takes root, power fades in that realm.
Heaven's rule is only by gentle means.

The voice of God, a whisper, now resounds,
Through these meek servants, on eternal grounds.

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The higher brings crowns of eternal kings.
The lesser guards the gate at the surface.
With each office marks a path of service.
Each holds keys that unlock all hidden things.

Content based upon D&C 106-108
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 "Zion's Humble Rise"

A council stands on twelve who hold the line.
Each voice speaks truth, with balance held in trust.
Their unity defends what’s fair and just.
The Spirit moves where sacred paths align.

Though Zion weeps, the light begins to grow.
Obedient hearts prepare to take their stand.
The prophet calls to gather faithful band.
The Lord of Hosts protects from every foe.

No steward claims what none were meant to own.
They settle debts with hands weighed true and clean.
The poor are blessed, and Zion’s wealth is seen.
Each act of care is seed that Zion’s sown.

When hearts unite, the temple flame will rise.
Peace crowns the land where humble souls are wise.

Content based upon D&C 102-105

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Echo and the Tower

"The Echo of Christ’s Law"

An echo sounds of Christ: “turn thou the cheek,”
Balance comes first—uphold the Lord’s command.
Be never first to strike, but patient stand,
Forgive, seek peace, show mercy to the weak. 

Stand first with law, exhaust the rightful way, 
The second, and the third—still hold thy ground. 
When all is done, and justice is not found, 
Then lift thine arm in strength if foes still stay. 

Prove thou thy soul by Christ’s pure spirit led, 
If violence persists though peace was tried,
Protect thy life, thy home, thy loved ones’ side, 
Secure the gifts for which thy fathers bled. 

Thus patience rules till God reveals His sign: 
Forgive three times; beyond, His law is thine. 

"The Vineyard and the Tower"

The Nobleman prepared a choice estate, 
Twelve olive trees were planted by His hand.
A hedge He ordered, watchtower to command,
That watchmen guard the vineyard from its fate. 

But servants murmured: “What need have we now? 
The labor’s great, the time is not yet near.” 
Their tower stood unbuilt, with hearts in fear, 
And foes crept in, destroying every bough. 

The Lord wept sore: “What more could I have done? 
My vineyard wasted through neglect of mine.” 
Yet still He calls His people to align, 
To gather strength until the work is won.

Zion shall rise when saints obey the call;
Build up the tower, and God will guard it all. 

Content based upon D&C 98-101

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 "Zion in Our Hearts"

Zion rises first in hearts, not just a place.
A society built on holiness.
For it's not brick and mortar that will guess.
Humble bonds win the spiritual race.

Zion's temples are to instruct, and pray.
For the learning flows freely to protect.
A shine from eternal schools, you'd expect,
This light emits as if it's a relay.

Obey God's command are the pure in heart.
Deceit, pride and rebellion will scatter.
Obey to protect from any clatter.
A citadel against the storm, is smart.

Let hearts arise, and build with love each part;
Go forth and guard the Zion in your heart.

Content based upon D&C 94-97

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Unshaken, the faithful will make it's stand,
Order and justice are at the core root.
Forming branches of Zion's light en route,
Thriving when divine order is in hand.
Trusting and righteous are essential part.
Effort shown with unity to commit.
To uphold the covenant, every bit.
Blessings will come to those with a kind heart.

"The Pathway’s Choice"

The Word descended, clothed in mortal frame,

Layers of heaven's touch he did attain.

All power crowned from heav'n and earthly plain,

Through Him we walk to the Father, the same.

Law binds creation, order’s vast domain.

Truth unshaken, past and future as one.

Light flows eternal, brighter than the sun.

Receive His light, no shadow shall remain.

Truth and light will rise to celestial height.

Were born to obtain that celestial throne.

Fullness of the Father awaits it's shown,

When we are made His own in our own right.

It's plainly manifest, the pathways choice.

Through light and truth to gain your divine voice.

Content based upon D&C 93

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 "Divine Strength Training (DST)"

So sacred is the word the Lord has given,
To strengthen body, mind, and soul in light,
That wisdom’s seeds within the heart take flight,
And health is crowned by truth from heaven driven. 

A law to point the faithful toward the way,
Not meant as some mere diet’s fleeting scheme, 
But guiding signs to guard the soul’s pure dream, 
And mark what’s right from wrong without delay. 

In prayer I sought and found its voice agree,
That consecration lifts both hand and heart, 
A call to live, not rent a passing part, 
But join the work in love’s full unity. 

For those who keep this word in faith and cheer,
Shall walk with God, and feel His presence near.

Content based upon D&C 89-92

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"A Spiritual Command"

So sacred a command the Lord
Gives strength to the body toward
more spiritual might and wisdom
better enhance your immune system.

A basic law to point the way
not designed a diet plan you'd say
Instructions to guide you to choose
What's good and bad, sort of like cues.

Diligently seeking to be,
With a prayer I found it to agree.
A consecrated lively member 
not just be a simple renter.

 "Eyes to See, Faith to Walk"

Behold God's script inscribed across the skies,
His knowledge rides the ocean's endless roar.
Each wave reflects a wisdom on the shore,
The world revolves where sacred rhythms rise.

For this door waits for a knock to open.
He awaits for us on the other side.
Open it to the upward path, full stride.
With your answers that might come unspoken.

Let your eyes be single to God's glory.
Open your eyes that you'd be clean in all.
Keep both eyes open, careful to not fall.
Prepare your eyes to read every story.

So knock with faith, and let your vision grow,
Then walk the path His light will bid you go.

Content based upon D&C 88

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 Sonnet of the Harvest

    "I. The Silent Vineyard"

The Lord shares, with all—His symbols foretold.
For in his region and the same season,
With stalks and thorns living with all reason,
With angels quick for the reaping when told.

In the vineyard spoke none—a silent hush.
Some seeds were sown by one whose heart was dire.
For smoky winds dampened out holy fire.
No lampstand to take its place in a rush.

The Lord calls His workers—no longer blocked.
Out of the stubble, oaths made strong again.
The Lord reclaims His own to live and reign.
Roots now watered where prophets once had walked.

Though sown with trials, still the field is wide,
The meek shall reap what heaven will decide.

   "II. The Gathering"

Each lawful heir is marked—by heaven's ink.
A lineage that forms with vessels chosen.
Rings of promise worn on land and ocean.
Bring a blessing for all with eyes that blink.

The upcoming gathering—final stage.
Are we to be found gathered with the weeds,
Are blown away with the chaff in the reeds,
Or gathered with wheat, no matter your age.

The sickle swings beneath a steady hand.
The Master scans each soul with perfect view.
No robe nor mask will hide what’s just and true.
The breath of mercy sweeps across the land.

Choose now your root, your soil, your place to grow,
Before the winds decide which way you’ll go.

Content based upon D&C 85-87

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"Bound by Promise, Led by Light"

It's a rod of power from Aaron's hand
It brings a lesser light that cleanses the soul.
A doorway to the path that makes us whole.
This lamp shows path but not the sun that stands.

Higher order calls down celestial fire.
The hand that seals the mysteries of light.
Ladder of earth's light to eternal life.
To ready those before their time grows dire.

For God’s sworn promise binds us to fulfill,
Through cleansing fire, His faithful hearts are sworn;
By hands divine the newborn souls are borne,
With hope to honor truth and do God's will.

Let truth be guide where mortal shadows fall,
Till Christ’s pure light redeems and crowns us all.

Content based upon D&C 84

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Poem - "His Power and Authority"

God's power on earth is for each.
Through his ordinances he'll preach.
God's mystery is manifest.
By this authority you're blessed.

God has his covenant and oath.
He asks us to receive them both.
We promise to magnify all,
living by his word is the call.

Repent and remember the word
Given by prophets, til it's heard.
Don't neglect Mormon's word to read
Then share it with all those who need.