This statement may have reference at least in part to the sealed portion of the plates delivered to the Prophet Joseph. These “plain and precious” things-the full account of the Creation and the history of God’s dealings with his children from Adam to the Tower of Babel-surely will be among those “many great and important things” that will yet be revealed (see 2 Nephi 27:11; 3 Nephi 26:8-10; Ether 4:4-7; Articles of Faith 1:9).
The Lord has promised that as we prepare ourselves spiritually, both as a Church and as individuals, important things that have been “sealed” or hidden from the world will be revealed to us (see Alma 12:9-11). Elder Neal A. Maxwell stated: “Just as there will be many more Church members, .... there will also be many more nourishing and inspiring scriptures. However, we must first feast worthily upon that which we already have.” (Conference Report, October 1986, p. 70.)