Bruce R. McConkie
“As the body needs bread, so also must the soul be fed. Man does not live by bread alone; unless the soul is fed, man dies spiritually. There must be frequent gospel banquets; the soul of man must be offered every word that proceedeth forth from the mouth of God. And we must pray for those who come to our meetings desiring to feast upon the good word of God, but whose souls as yet can only digest the milk and not the meat of the word.” (The Mortal Messiah, 4:325)
Joseph B. Wirthlin
“Ours is the commandment and the blessing to ’meet together oft, to fast and to pray, and to speak one with another concerning the welfare of [our] souls.’ In general conferences and in other Church meetings around the world, we come together seeking companionship—the good company of brothers and sisters in the gospel and the comfort of sweet communion with the Spirit of God. In our worship services, the presence of that Spirit fills our hearts with love for God and for our fellow Saints.” (Conference Report, Nov. 1997 Ensign, “Valued Companions”)