Classic BYU Speeches Your Eternal Flight | Hugh B. Brown | May 1961
Aug 20, 2025
Hugh B. Brown, a distinguished member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, shares profound insights on life's journey likened to an astronaut's flight. He emphasizes the importance of education and self-discipline, urging listeners to maintain their focus on a higher purpose. In a captivating allegory, Brown highlights prayer as essential guidance and discusses the spiritual realms that extend beyond earthly time. He assures that death is merely transformation, urging all to seek truth, combining science and faith for eternal progression.
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Life As An Eternal Flight
- Hugh B. Brown frames each student as an astronaut launched from another sphere, temporarily on earth to prepare for an eternal flight.
- Knowledge is the fuel that sustains that flight and determines its range and destiny.
Always Be Ready For Takeoff
- Be continually prepared because your 'takeoff' may come at any time and pleas for more time will be unavailing.
- Heed your teachers, maintain discipline, and keep training until sudden launch occurs.
Use Prayer As Your Radar
- Maintain constant contact with the master pilot through prayer as a radar link.
- Follow his course to ensure continuing success and possible perfection.