all things done in darkness will come to light

It was the deeper truth these things symbolized-the source of the light within each of us. But what moved us most was not the competition or the spectacle. Throughout the Olympics there have been many expressions of light, such as the Olympic flame the child of light and the theme, “Light the Fire Within.” 5 Perhaps the most memorable light was found in the eyes of the competitors themselves.

I humbly express gratitude that by these and many other means, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints continues to be brought “forth out of obscurity and out of darkness.” 4

Hundreds of thousands have attended a live production in this auditorium entitled The Light of the World: A Celebration of Life-Spirit of Man, Glory of God, which included a declaration of our belief in Jesus Christ. The nations have heard the glorious sound of this Tabernacle Choir. “The mountain of the house of the Lord,” 3 with its brightly lit spires, has been witnessed by 3.5 billion people around the world. They have seen the light in our eyes and felt the clasp of our hands. They have seen us serving alongside our friends in this community and our neighbors of other faiths. The nations of the earth and many of their leaders have come.

Isaiah, a great prophet of the Old Testament, prophesied, “And it shall come to pass in the last days, that the mountain of the Lord’s house shall be established in the top of the mountains, … and all nations shall flow unto it.” 1 Referring to the citizens of those nations, President John Taylor said, “They will come, saying, we do not know anything of the principles of your religion, but we perceive that you are an honest community you administer justice and righteousness.” 2 Brought Forth “Out of Darkness”Īs Salt Lake City has hosted the 2002 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games, we have seen a partial fulfillment of many prophecies.

All things done in darkness will come to light