Gordon B Hinckley - emotional final Testimony
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- President Gordon B Hinckley, his final testimony and last address given in the British Isles, (Preston, England). He passed away Sunday 27th Jan 2008. It seems as he becomes very emotional that he knew he'd never be able to return to these shores again, hear his final words fom this address given 25th May 2005.
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How I loved this man. I was inactive when he died and his very spirit emanated from his funeral (on TV no less) and put my wife and I in tears. We came back and never left.....we're now temple workers at the St George Temple. God is Great!
I am not Mormon, but live among them in Utah. I have nothing but good to say about president Gordon B. Hinckley. I met him in person and something about him is very strange and mysterious (in a good way). He truly was an extraordinary person, I have since then spoken highly of him and his faith.
I have been inactive for well over 2 years. I finally started back to church because of the faith of my husband who is a convert. He never stopped attending, he patiently waited for me to get it together. After 3 weeks of attendance- I felt the spirit rest upon my soul. Thankfully! i LOVE President Hinkley with all my heart. he was a Prophet called for our days.
I was a new member in the Church during his Presidency. God himself told me that Joseph Smith restored the Church, and that Gordon B Hinckley was now the Prophet of it. I sat 100 feet away from him in the the newly completed Salt Lake Conference Center during a general youth conference when he stopped speaking and announced that he would now pray from the youth of the Church. The Spirit felt like warm rain on all attending as we bowed our heads with him. A great man, chosen of God as a Prophet.
Any time, Mormons have always treated me and my family like one of them, so why shouldn't at least say "thanks" to the man would once lead them :D
Its amazing to me that as a 94 year old prophet, he says that his testimony is continually strengthened by reading the scriptures. it just shows you that the daily study of God's word is so important.
He was prophet sear and revelator during my years of being inactive and when I became active in the church. I can still hear his voice in my head saying "keep moving forward". I love him and miss him so much....he inspired me to be strong & never be afraid.....I shall see you again my beloved prophet!!
I'm a new mormon. I love reading his words and this was extra special for me. Thank you.
thank you so much for this! I was inactive since Pres. Kimball passed...2 years ago I was doing some homework and came across your video, it brought tears to my eyes. I was in need of many things and this found me. I was in the middle a divorce and raising 2 young men alone. this prompted me to pray that night, and I was at church with my boys that Sunday. they were baptized a month later and we have been there since. I have gone to do my endowments and though I am a single mom I am NOT alone.
I don't necessarily agree with the Mormon story but I believe that this man was a very good man. That he loved his fellow man and that he contributed to this world way beyond what I understand. Bless you Gordon Hinckley and thank you for the love that you shared on this planet.
He was a lovely man. I really admire how many public interviews and things he did. He had the courage to bring our church out of obscurity. Thanks for posting this!
Oh how I love President Hinckley. What a great man, full of love and kindness. He is missed!
I love this man, my prophet, beyond of what my words can say. He passed away a couple of hours later of what would be my second baptism in the church. I was redeemed under his legacy by the holy Grace of my Redeemer, my Savior Jesus the Christ.
When I leave this world I will see him, and thank him for all that he did to bring the sheep back to the fold.
I was given a second chance, the road hasn't been easy there has been too many road blocks, but I have seen miracles, and I have seen and recognized the hand of my Savior behind every blessing.
I know without a doubt that this is the true and restored church of our Savior Jesus Christ.
I am a convert to the Church, I have been to a lot of other churches in my life but never have I felt that warmth and peace as I do not only in the temple but even when I heard this man's voice at conference. Never have I experienced such a small weak man deliver the amazing power of the truth of the gospel as did this man, this man truly was a man of god and you need to only listen to his voice to believe it. I TRULY miss him and the peaceful presence he commanded.
He was a grandfather to me... Like someone else mentioned. Our faith is one huge extended family and I certainly felt that way growing up listening to him. I broke down an cried when he died and still choke up as its so hard having to wait to hear such a wonderful man again... You just know he's a prophet of the lord with how he is. I miss him. God be with you til we meet again.
At just about 4 minutes, he discusses serving in Great Britain on his mission and becomes quite emotional...A testament to me that no matter how many years pass, somehow those 18 months/2 years stay with you, deep in your heart. It's been awhile since I served and I still tear up too.
I miss him. He was the prophet of my youth. It makes me sad that most of the world will never know who he is or how great a man he was.
I served a mission in Arepuipa, Perú in 1988. I have since to really care about religion much (appologies if that offends anyone) But I just watched this and felt so much peace. He truely was increadible when he spoke. I saw this and about just turned away and didn't watch, now glad I did.
I love him. Im LDS but I havent been to church in about 7 years for my own personal reasons. But I love the church and miss Gordon B Hinckly, he was an awesome man. His testimony is so powerfull
This was so beautiful! It made me cry.
When i watched this video i honestly felt the spirit so strongly. I started to feel surrounded by clean light of peace and love. The way i felt i will never doubt heavenly father and jesus christ. I love them both so very much.
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Rest well, my beloved prophet. Rest well.
First of all I am not a Mormon, I am a Evangelical Christian. I have viewed this video at least a dozen times. I have deep convictions about the Bible and Mormonism. I realize it is listed in the norms of the Christian faith as a 'cult'. But...I believe this dear man Hinckley was a good, decent, kind man. I'm very moved when I listen to him speak. May our preicious Lord Jesus be merciful to him when he stands before God in the latter days and give an account of his stewardhip.
He was the first and the last President from my baptism to my fall away from the Church. He lived longer than I lived faithfully in the Church. That breaks my heart. He was the most dynamic individual Ive ever knowm from the Church. My testimony grow stronger the more I hear him speak again.
Einc70... I do not know you or your story, but it is never too late for you to come back! None of us are perfect & make mistakes, but the Lord is always there with His arms stretched out to us & willing to accept us back! He loves us so much that I don't think any of us can ever truly understand the depth of His love for all of us! Whatever your decision, I wish you the best!
Lorelei Kawchuk I appreciate your words.I recognize when a member speaks. When the time is right I will.
We are all brothers and sisters. We all make mistakes, we all have our ups and downs. Take my hand and together we shall fight the demons and bring the spirit back to us.
When I was 12 years old I was in the Salt Lake Temple doing baptisms for the dead. As we were wrapping up things four security guards surrounded as and asked us to stay where we were. They said "You cannot leave this room the First Presidency is passing through. I met Gordon B Hinckley and Thomas S Monson in that hallway. it was a wonderful experience.
I'm so grateful for President Hinckley! I remember hearing the sad news when he passed away- he's had such a profound impact on my life
That brief pause he made before tearing up; man, picture serving a mission at 20 years old, then decades later visiting that same country again at 94 years old. All those years suddenly shrink together and the end of one's mortal life seems to feel closer. I will always love the Mexican people, where I served my mission, I can definitely vouch for Pres. Hinckley the emotions you feel about the people you served. It seemed he was ready to go back home into the next life, but once again feeling as though he was leaving home.
I remember going to that meeting. I REALLY remember, in person, shaking his hand. It's nice to see my old Stake Center too, because I moved from there to Brigham City, Utah in 2009. :)
Couldn't stop crying. He was such a funny and inspiring man.
I love President Hinckley. Thank you for your testimony of the Savior.
One of the greatest men I have ever known.
Whenever I see the prophet G.B.Hinckley I am always happy. He just looks so kind. What a great guy.
Being a member of the LDS church is being a member of the world's biggest extended family. President Hinckley was the prophet of God leading a 14 million + membered church and look how humble he is. He was like everyone's grandpa. It gave me goosebumps to watch this video.
I miss him too, he truly was a great prophet. I almost gathered by the way he was speaking that he knew his time was short. He was not afraid. oh death where is thy sting, oh grave where is thy victory?
What a great man, great prophet Pres. Hinckley was! How we miss him!
I am so thankful for this man. I cannot tell you how much him, his teaching and demeanor has meant to me as a convert and child of God!!! Thank you....what a man!!!
I get the feeling that he knew. I think he knew his life was coming to an end. So beautiful. Love this man. And I miss his crackly voice
I love President Gordon B. Hinckley...I miss Him so much...thank you for the love, guidance and immeasurable blessings thru you by God...'till we meet at Jesus Christ's feet.
"Emotional" is right! I love that man so very much!
I love this video, I was a teen when he was a prophet, I remember seeing him and feeling such love for this man, after I became an LDS member, I felt great sadness that I wasn't able to listen to his beautiful words, now that I can (thanks to you) I so very blessed!!
Gordon B. Hickley is truely amazing everytime i watch this, there is an amazing warmth in my heart. Im proud to be a LDS member.
What a great thing
a man simply confessing
his love and devotion to
Jesus Christ. It is great to hear
him and see him again. We live in such
great times to have such abilities to have
this at our fingertips.
oh how I love this man and his testimony!
I was just become a member in 1990 when I hear him speak from that day on he was always been captivating by his wisdom and wits but most of all how he was always making feel his fellow man respected never heard a joke in with malice intentions Good bless you President Hinckley.
Truly a humble servant and a prophet of God...Pres, Gordon B.Hinckley.
When he had to use a cane he used to wave his cane at the end of General Conference. I loved it when he did that, it was as if was saying "I'm fine." to all of us who was sad to see him aging.
Such a kind and loving leader and true prophet of God! I love this man as he was such a light to me and still is! Till we meet again💕🙏🏼
I sure do miss him. He played a big role in helping me to be more active in the faith.
We miss you President Hinckley, i joined the Church while he was the Churche President, i was humbled to be able to go the Conf Center for his funaral service. We miss you.
What a beautiful talk. It really touched my heart. It was as if God himself stood at the pulpit and spoke to us. I know that he was a Prophet of God and that we have a living Prophet today.
I miss him so much, his simple testimony have touched my heart so deep and his strong spirit has been felt by all member during his coming to Indonesia. We know for sure, he is a phrophet of God.
I don't even hardly remember him, I was so little. but I remember him making me laugh. and now he's making me cry. because I miss him, someone I barely knew anything about is making me cry. because like God, Hinkleys love for everyone was unconditional. and a fraction of his testimony far outweighs anything that I have...
he was one of the nicest men I knew...
..and they hate us, for what?
our kindness...?
.....why do people hate us...
I don't get it...
I am infinitely more impressed with a man who can stand at a pulpit and say "I love you" than I am with a man who can stand at a pulpit and only present what he believes to be innovative ideas. While I appreciate the blessings of such innovative thinking, I hope to never under-appreciate the profound power of God's pure love. I am grateful for President Hinckley's witness of that love, which witness came to him and through him by a process unknown to many. Thank you for this.
I don't believe in the LDS religion/revelation of Joseph Smith, but Gordon B Hinckley's sincerity and loyalty to his Mormon faith is truly inspiring.
What a great man. I come back to this video from time to time and it never gets old. We love and miss you President Gordon B Hickley! Aloha from Hawaii
How I love this man.
All I can say is that I love this man, and know beyond a shadow of any doubt that he is a prophet of God.
He will be missed and i can't believe im related to this man.
We still love you and miss you, President Hinkley. We know where you are, who you are with, and what you are doing on the other side in preparation for the return of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Don and Valerie North
I love you President Hinckley. I know he was a true Prophet of God! Your teachings and words live on, in our hearts, minds and souls!!! XXOO
I love this wonderful President!! because of his faith it had truly strengthen my testimony and had helped me thru out my youth year.
I am grateful for President Hinckley. He was so loving and inspiring!
The Apostolic Blessing that President Hinckley gave this gathering of Saints will surely come true, and will bring about true fruit. Thank you for sharing this beautiful witness.
“Joseph Smith would put the seer stone into a hat, and put his face in the hat, drawing it closely around his face to exclude the light; and in the darkness the spiritual light would shine. A piece of something resembling parchment would appear, and on that appeared the writing. One character at a time would appear, and under it was the interpretation in English. Brother Joseph would read off the English to Oliver Cowdery, who was his principal scribe, and when it was written down and repeated to Brother Joseph to see if it was correct, then it would disappear, and another character with the interpretation would appear. Thus the Book of Mormon was translated by the gift and power of God, and not by any power of man.” (David Whitmer, An Address to All Believers in Christ, Richmond, Mo.: n.p., 1887, p. 12.)
Such a beautiful testimony.
It's a wonderful testimony, glad you appreciated hearing him again. All the best, John
Great man...great Prophet...I love him..he moved me and spoke to my heart.He was prophet when I was Baptized.
It's interesting how perceptions differ so much, when I watch this video I feel something very special, I sense a sincere and genuine man who only wants the best for others, I wish you could feel the same as I do.
I'm always thankful for the prophets, ancient and modern prophets. Grateful for my savior Jesus Christ for his unconditional love, also I'm thankful for our faithful missionaries.
I never knew the Lord let him visit his missionary country just before calling him home. Thank you for posting this testimony, and the associated dates.
Oh my gosh. I'm in tears right now. I'm 16 and didn't get to know President Hinkley very well through out my life. I do regret that, but i know that he is and was a wonderful man who loves Heavenly Father so much. He was so sweet and loving and such a good example. Thank you for posting this video! I stumbled upon a channel that claimed to be a part of a certain lds sect. I was filled with fear and confusion even when i paused it after the first 4 seconds. This video really touched me.
Thanks for sharing that testimony, from inactivity to becoming temple workers, inspiring no less. All the best from across the pond. (PS St. George is beautiful, I was there just a few weeks ago, riding ATV's in the dunes!)
Thanks for your comments, great to hear such from someone not of our faith, who can appreciate the sincerity of the man. Thanks for taking the time to post your comments, much appreciated. Regards, John.
Best Prophet in my Life Time. I installed Flooring in the Gordon B. Hinckley Building at BYU. I am not active. But I know he was a man of God. I wish everyone in the church was like him. My Grandma and Him are the two greatest Saints on the world in my life time.
love him! he was the pres when I joined, or shortly after, but for the most part. He was a wonderful and great man! would have loved to have gone to hear him in Salt Lake City. Very touching! I did get make him a card of condolences after his wife passed, most of our ward signed it. R.I.P.- I'm sure he is busy teaching there too :) always in my heart.
When my family still lived in MO are stake was the Navuo Stake and during the pioneer days We'd go to Navuo and saw Beson, Hunter and Hinkley.
@mandy472LDS Hello Mandy, I'm grateful for your comment and the way you felt the spirit of our beloved Prophet. All the best from across the pond (England), John.
Someone has kindly downloaded and produced a sub-titled Spanish version of this: Gordon B Hinckley Emotivo testimonio final
This was filmed at Preston chapel, England... the last time that President Hinckely ever set foot in England and he seemed to know it too. He was quite emotional as you can see, which just adds to the beautiful spirit of his testimony. A magnificant and humble prophet.
Looking forward to the day when I will see this wonderful Prophet again. I miss his kinds words, his sweet sense of humor, and most of all his love.
He was the prophet when I was baptized.
I miss this man and his wife. They are with Heavenly Father. No doubt in the Celestial Kingdom. Hope I spelled that right.
Such a loving and tender heart. Even for non members, he is an inspiration. And....what a delightful sense of humor. Miss him very much....
He lives! I love the Gospel of Jesus Christ!
I've been reading some comments above. I'm all for free speach, there will always be those who diagree with us but we all can show kindness and respect, even when we disagree with each other.
I would never disrespect another person's faith and would hope others can at least show the same respect to us here, no matter whatever our faith might be. For the record, Mormons beleive in Christ, as our Lord and Savior!
Those who show unkindly disrespect, I will block from posting here. Be nice :-)
I stumbled across this testimony of President Hinckley and was touched. I believe this was given when he took his big tour in 2005. One of his stops on that was my mission, Russia, Vladivostok. Such a great man! I miss him.
This man is my hero! He is so genuine and Christ like. Funny and God fearing.
Thank you for posting this video of President Hinckley.
an amazing prophet ! i miss him. grateful for his mark on my testimony. he loves us all through the veil of eternity.
This vid means alot to me. Even though i have watched it many times, I still feel the love from Prophet Gordon Hinkley in this video and many others.
I could just feel the great love that he had just from watching this video. He was a great man who loved the Lord and loved and all mankind. He truly was a reflection of the Savior.
The sad part is the people that dislike this video i'd say are self proclaimed loving Christians.
What is the purpose of disliking a testimony like this?
How can anyone not love this man? Have always had and will always have the deepest respect for him.
I miss him so so much.
I am so thankful for this man. I cannot tell you how much him, his teaching and demeanor has meant to me as a convert and child of God!!! Thank you....what a man!!! Absolutely an Apostle of God!!!
I am so grateful for President Hinckley and all that he taught and testified of. I know that he was the Lords mouth piece here upon the earth. He was a Disiple of Christ always teaching with love and kindness. Thank you President Hinkley for all you did,amd thank you John for posting this
My family was blessed to see him in St.Louis, Mo.
" May we stand a little taller
and do more than we do."
Hail to a prophet we love and miss
2/2 I talked to one of the members later (someone who was raised in the church & had been on a mission) & he said that, from what he could gather of the couple, the guy is from an organization that has a goal of trying to bring people from the church, & his girlfriend was an inactive member with a shattered testimony. Sad, but true. I'm happy to say, for me, though, that it's been nearly 2 years since my baptism & I'm still very much active. I even went on a YSA trip to Palmyra last month! :)
he seemed like a genuinely nice good hearted person,.good that he got to give a personal talk ,from a personal point of view.
President Hinckley was such a great man. I miss him. I wish I would have listened to him better when I was a teenager.
I confess that when i got received my mission papers signed by the new prophet in 1995, I was a bit frustrated. But with time, I learned to love this man and his teachings. He was a true example of love and service. Today, over 20 years have passed since then, and I finally requested my line of authority and great was my joy to find that Pres. Hinckley is part of it. Truly and example of life!
One of the great testimonies that Jesus is in fact, the Christ, the great redeemer and emancipator of us all. My heart and mind are of one accord: Gordon B. Hinckley lived a life of selfless service, determination and destination. I always felt as though he was talking with me - I mean in a very personal, individual way. What he bore witness to has always made sense to me. As importantly, I was given my own special witness. I am, and shall always be, grateful for his earthly sojourn.