Royden G. Derrick

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Royden G. Derrick

Royden G. Derrick is described in biographical records as an American Mormon leader (1915–2009) (1915–2009). The selections gathered here touch on baptisms for the dead, plan of salvation, temples. This profile brings the attributed quotations together with their available source information.

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“One of the major missions of the Church is to uniquely identify these individuals who have died and perform the necessary saving ordinances in their behalf, for they cannot do it for themselves. Once these ordinances are performed, if the individual accepts the gospel in the great world of spirits, then this work will be effective.”

— Royden G. Derrick

Biography at a glance

Profile: American Mormon leader (1915–2009)
Life: 1915–2009
Quotes in this collection: 2

Life and work

Biographical records connect Royden G. Derrick with University of Utah and Ensign College. This collection includes 2 quotations credited to Royden G. Derrick. Each quotation page preserves its own citation, when supplied, so readers can follow the passage back to its stated context.

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Quotes by Royden G. Derrick

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“One of the major missions of the Church is to uniquely identify these individuals who have died and perform the necessary saving ordinances in their behalf, for they cannot do it for themselves. Once these ordinances are performed, if the individual accepts the gospel in the great world of spirits, then this work will be effective.”

“Moral Values and Rewards,” Ensign, May 1981, 68.

— Royden G. Derrick

“In the temple, through the power of the Holy Spirit, knowledge is transformed into virtues. A person who attends the temple regularly grows more patient, more long-suffering, and charitable. He becomes more diligent, more committed, and more dedicated. He develops a greater capacity to love his wife and children and to respect the good qualities and the rights of others. He develops a greater sense of values, becoming more honorable and upright in his dealings and less critical of others. In the temple knowledge is transformed into feelings of the heart, resulting in actions that build character. Thus, the family is strengthened and the community is uplifted to the extent of his influence”

Temple in the Last Days, p. 53

— Royden G. Derrick