3 Nephi 17

This is one of the most popular chapters in the Book of Mormon, probably because in this chapter, we see a side of the Savior that is hinted at in the New Testament, but clearly seen here. I like this chapter because it shows how tender the feelings of the Savior are, how much the he cares for his people, his compassion, his desire to heal them. He doesn't condemn them for their weaknesses, but asks them to ponder the things they have seen and learned. I also like the fact that the Savior is going to return to the Father, but when he sees how much they want him to stay, he doesn't put their feelings aside and stays with them and provides marvelous miracles. He heals the sick and the injured. He asks that the children be gathered around them and then prays as they all kneel. It then says that it isn't possible to write what the Savior said. I believe there are no adequate words to express the deepest feelings and thoughts we have. For some reason, the veil and mortality make it impossible. But the Spirit can convey those words. There are times, for example, when we can feel deep anguish, so deep that words just aren't possible. In those times, the Spirit conveys them for us. After praying, the Savior says his joy is full, so full that he weeps. After he blesses each of the children, he weeps again showing us how deep his love for the people is. And then the angels come down and encircle the children "as if in the midst of fire." I think this is great light and fire is the only way they know how to describe it.