My favorite line from Orson Whitney’s Home Literature speech is as follows:
“The intellect may shine, but it is the bosom that burns, and warms into life
every movement that is born to bless humanity.”
When addressing matters of the spirit, it is important to remember that whatever is being said is framed in a way that is factually correct and in a way that can inspire people.
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How often have we spent an hour in Sunday school listening to the teacher with half a mind and no desire to connect with the lesson? Contrary to that, how many times have we learned and taken away significantly more, simply because we found our connection and it opened up our heart, which in turn opened up our mind?
In the preface to Nephi Anderson’s Added Upon, he mentions that “It is suggestive only; but it is hoped that the mind of the reader, illumined by the Spirit of the Lord, will be able to fill in all the details that the heart may desire.”As an author, especially in the Mormon Literature Genre, he understands that two different people will take away two completely different opinions of the book. While that is one of the amazing things about human nature, it also proves to be a difficult challenge to approach.
In the preface to Nephi Anderson’s Added Upon, he mentions that “It is suggestive only; but it is hoped that the mind of the reader, illumined by the Spirit of the Lord, will be able to fill in all the details that the heart may desire.”As an author, especially in the Mormon Literature Genre, he understands that two different people will take away two completely different opinions of the book. While that is one of the amazing things about human nature, it also proves to be a difficult challenge to approach.
Anderson relies on the Spirit to fill in the missing parts of his novel. He provides the basis and the story, but for many there will be no takeaway, unless they open their hearts as they are using their minds. After all, even God said that he will tell us both in our mind and in our heart (D&C 8:2).
Looking back at the sermon, I would have the agree with you.
ReplyDelete“The intellect may shine, but it is the bosom that burns, and warms into life
every movement that is born to bless humanity.” Really is the best line. The matters of the heart and soul are those that make lasting differences in people. Beautifully written post Ally.