battle. I have seen individuals brought back to life, and 1 have witnessed many other gifts of the Spirit from both sides of the veil. How, then, could 1 ever deny the Savior and his Church? I never intend to. I have been blessed to serve with thirteen bishops since I have been stake president, and I have experienced countless blessings and challenges with each of ihem. They are al I special and great men in their own way. From the Mi [ton wards—bishops Calvin Stephens, Marlin Brooks, David Gold, Dee Preece, and Gerald Beroumay. In Peterson—bishops Jerry Peterson, Rex Wilkinson, James Pendleton, John Kartchner, Lorin Smart, and Larry Brewer. And, from Mountain Green—bishops Jack Savage and LaMar Bott. President Keith Little has also had much influence for gocxj in my life. He has shown patience and understanding with me, disciplined me when needed, and trained me as apriesthood leader to love and care for our people. He always makes one feel important. I will always be honored to have served under his administration. Also, Presidents Calvin Stephens and William J. Weaver have taught me much. 1 have appreciated their support and valued their contributions to our stake tamily. They are doers and I love them and their families. We have accomplished much together. We've learned how to receive revelation and communicate with Father in Heaven. We learned the gospel together and how to berter understand rhe scriprures. We have tried to be builders. During our tenure, we have added a large addition to the Milton building with some major remodeling. We have also expanded (with the Morgan Stake) the seminary with its new wing. We've done extensive building and improvements to our stake recreation area. We've built a 3000 square foot stake suite on to the Peterson Mountain Green building, with many remodeling improvements. Also, we have purchased four acres in Mountain Green for a possible future stake center, and we now have enough money in our building fund set aside to build it when that time comes. We hope, however, that we will be remembered forourbuildingofgoodin the lives of our beloved srake tamily members. They have been very special to us. We have tried to set some good solid foundations and traditions under this stake of Zion, It is not difficult to lead a people who are chosen and obedient and want to do good. Like strong, obedient horses, we only need to rein them in occasionally. It is the touch ofthe 'Master's hand' that makes all the difference. Weare grateful to have been able to inspire and work with those who are writing this book on the Morgan Stake history. We hope there will be much more we can do before our tenure is completed. May I close with this favorite thought of mine—Tonight not one alone am I, but three: the lad I was, the man 1 am, and he who is my future self. Nay more, I am his Savior. That thought makes me four. Master of Christmas, that star of thine shines clear. Bless thou the four of me, down here. May this history book and all others, record that Robert W. Poll, the man blessed to be the first stake president ofthe Morgan North Stake, knows and testifies thar Jesus is the Chrisr, the Son ofthe living G<xi and that this is his Church and we are led even today by prophets. The day will shortly come when we will live with Father and Mother in heaven again if we remain faithful.