Quick Quotes on Authority
 

"Our foundation is the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. The authority of the holy priesthood is here, restored under the hands of those who received it directly from our Lord. The curtains have been parted, and the God of heaven and His Beloved Son have spoken to the boy prophet Joseph in opening this last and final dispensation.  Our burden in going forward is tremendous. But our opportunity is glorious."  -Gordon B. Hinckley, "Opening Remarks," Ensign, May 2005, 6