I wanted to create a nice posts about the Atonement and resurrection of Christ, but I don’t have the words to adequately express it’s influence or my gratitude for it. So, I thought instead to put together some of my favorite music, talks, and poems that helped me develop my own testimony of it. Hopefully these will touch you, too!
I first heard this talk as a freshman in seminary. During that time, I was really trying to develop my own testimony of Christ’s Atonement and it’s influence in my own life. This talk helped me understand the nature of the Atonement better.
This poem is one of my favorites! It embodies the beauty of the Atonement and resurrection and God’s eternal plan perfectly. It takes us on a journey from the narrators limited scope of reality to her limitless view of eternity. There are so many parts of this poem that I love-and I could spend forever talking about it-but I especially love what Millay says in stanza 16. She beautifully captures all of the joys brought to us through Christ’s resurrection.
3. When I Survey The Wondrous Cross by Dan Forrest
We sang this song in our ward choir for our Easter program and I was so touched by the words “All the vain things that charm me most, I sacrifice them to His blood” and “Love so amazing, so divine, Demands my soul, my life, my all.”
I watch this video every day. I’m so grateful for my Savior and the sacrifice He made for me.