On Oct. 10, 1975, Church President Spencer W. Kimball stood in the Marriott Center in Provo, Utah, to address Brigham Young University faculty, staff, administrators and students in honor of the school’s 100th anniversary.

In his gravelly yet powerful voice, the Prophet spoke for more than 40 minutes to the gathered crowd, offering insights, perspective and counsel regarding the next 100 years of the university.

Now, 50 years later, that landmark address by President Kimball — titled “The Second Century of Brigham Young University” — is a touchstone for the school.

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