16. O Father, we sense that the
crying need of the world today is acceptance of Jesus Christ and HIs Gospel to
counteract false teachings that now disturb the peace of honest men and women,
and which undermine the faith of millions whose belief in Thee has been
faltering and unstable, because they have not yet had presented unto them the
Eternal Plan of Salvation.
17. Guide us, O God, in our
efforts to hasten the day when humanity will renounce contention and strive
when: “Nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn
war any more.” (Isa 2:4)
18. To this end bless the leaders
of nations that their hearts may be cleared of prejudices, suspicion, and
avarice, and filled with a desire for peace and righteousness.
19. As one means of uniting the
children in the bond of peace and love, this Temple and other Holy Houses of
The Lord are erected in Thy Name. (David O. McKay, “Bern Switzerland Temple Dedicatory
Prayer,” September 11, 1955, repr. Selected Manifestations, comp. David
M. Reay and Vonda S. Reay [Oakland, Calif.: Self-Published, 1985], 251)
