"The Lord has made it clear what our responsibilities are and has given to us in the 107th Section of the Doctrine and Covenants a solemn charge: 'Wherefore, now let every man learn his duty, and to act in the office in which he is appointed, in all diligence.'
"All of us have a solemn duty to honor the priesthood and labor to bring many precious souls unto the Lord." The quest for lost sheep may not always yield immediate success. Progress can be slow — even indiscernible.
During World War II, as a teenager, President Monson served as the president of a teachers quorum. In that quorum was a young man, Fritz Hoerold, whom President Monson didn't see again until several years ago. He encouraged the man to take his wife to the temple.
"Brethren, may we obey the couplet: Do your duty, that is best. Leave unto the Lord the rest."