“As a ‘watchman on the tower,’ Boyd K. Packer was perpetually ahead of his time. He could see around difficult societal corners and had a clear view of the blessings and benefits that flow from principled living. What some may have interpreted as a stern and serious speaking style was simply Elder Packer teaching out of both love and urgency because of what he could see and sense was on the horizon. It has been said that the ability to see ahead is both a blessing and a burden — a blessing because you can prepare and a burden because often the people you are trying to help can’t see what you can. Elder Packer’s ability to see ahead was unrivaled, occasionally underestimated, but always an unmatched blessing for those who chose to follow the visionary principles he taught.”

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