Cobbled together by Dennis B. Horne
Note: In his earlier years, in some talks
given in the 1970s, as a counselor in the Presiding Bishopric, Elder Vaughn J.
Featherstone referenced a marvelous spiritual experience he received. The below
contains both published text and newly transcribed wording that was withheld
for whatever reason (perhaps felt to be too sacred then), from the published
version, that gives further insight into the experience. Links are provided so
readers can listen to both of the talks at their convenience:
Let me tell you the greatest
experience I believe I have had in all my readings of the scriptures—and I am
sharing something that is very tender with me. I remember the night that I read
3 Nephi the 17th chapter [3 Ne. 17]. That is when I discovered the Lord Jesus
Christ, my Redeemer, the Lord of lords, the King of kings, my Savior, my
personal Savior; and I believe that is where I finally found the description of
the Savior as I thought him to be.
He had been with the Nephite people
all the day long, you will recall, and finally said:
“I perceive that ye are weak, that
ye cannot understand all my words which I am commanded of the Father to speak
unto you at this time.
“Therefore, go ye unto your homes,
and ponder upon the things which I have said, and … I come unto you again [on
the morrow].
