On campus, on the hour, the bell tower chimes out the first line of "Come, Come Ye Saints". I hadn't really paid much attention to it before. I knew that it played. But I hadn't given it much thought. Today as I was headed home for the day, I heard the bells ring, notifying me that it was 1 o'clock. Then I started thinking about it.
I've come to two conclusions about why they play that song:
1. It is a constant reminder of our heritage as members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The pioneers traveled across the plains to come to the great state of Utah. This song is their anthem. They sacrificed all that they had--their material belongings, their homes, their friends, some even their lives. They did it so they could come to the West and be able to freely worship God. They made so many sacrifices so that we could have the true and restored gospel of Jesus Christ today. Likewise, there were so many people who sacrificed their time, energy, and money to fund Brigham Young University. What a beautiful and sacred campus we have today because of their efforts. We need to constantly be reminded of those who came before us. We owe so much to them.
2. As the bells ring out, I find myself, subconsciously, saying the words in time with the song. "Come, come, ye saints, no toil nor labor fear; but with joy wend your way". I know personally, I could use that constant hourly reminder. Don't worry about anything! No work is too hard, nothing is impossible through Christ. Rather, joyfully travel through your day, knowing that He is always watching and guiding you..
Kinda cool if you think about it. I am grateful that I have the knowledge of the true gospel (check out the "What I Believe" tab above for clarification). I am so fortunate to attend BYU.
Have a wonderful Wednesday evening!
Hakuna matata,
Mallory
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