They dispel darkness. They spread joy. They bring precious souls to Christ. On that special day when a mission call is received, parents, brothers and sisters, and grandparents gather around the prospective missionary and note his nervousness as he carefully opens the letter of call. There is a pause, and then he announces where the prophet of the Lord has assigned him to serve.
Feelings are very near to the surface.
Tears come easily, and the family rejoices in the bond of love and the goodness of God. The full-time missionaries and all others engaged in the work of the Lord have answered His call. We are on His errand. We shall succeed in the solemn charge given by Mormon to declare the Lord's word among the people. I have been called of him to declare his word among his people, that they might have everlasting life.