“The Most Joyous to the Soul”
Nephi described this love of God as the “most desirable above all things.” The angel added: “Yea, and the most joyous to the soul.” There is no joy in this life which rivals that of partaking of the powers of Christ through the Atonement, no joy which transcends those feelings of purity and peace associated with the Master’s redemptive and renovating action upon the human soul. Following King Benjamin’s mighty sermon, the people cried out for forgiveness of their sins. “O have mercy,” they pleaded, “and apply the atoning blood of Christ that we may receive forgiveness of our sins, and our hearts may be purified; for we believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, who created heaven and earth, and all things; who shall come down among the children of men.” As a result of their sincere petition, “the Spirit of the Lord came upon them, and they were filled with joy, having received a remission of their sins, and having peace of conscience.” (Mosiah 4:2-3.)
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