Elder L. Tom Perry shared a poem called "My Three White Dresses" that was written by his daughter (Linda Gay Perry Nelson) for their grand-daughter's baptism. It reminds us of three special religious events where we get to wear a white dress and receive blessings from our Heavenly Father. I was recently given an illustration of three white dresses that represented this poem, but decided to write my own version as it relates to Young Women.
Three White Dresses
I came into this world
A tiny baby, small and fair.
And on my blessing day
My mom gave me a dress to wear.
It was a very special dress
Not yellow, pink, or blue.
But white as snow to represent
A heart that's pure and true.
My dad gave me a blessing,
Through God's power I was named.
And given special promises,
By faith, as he proclaimed.
My parents did their best
To teach me all that's right from wrong.
So I could follow Jesus
With a heart that's pure and strong.
My second dress of white
Was worn the day I was baptized.
My first step on the covenant path
With faith now recognized.
Just as mud would stain my dress,
New sins will stain my soul.
But through The Lord's atonement
He knows how to make me whole.
For if I come with broken heart
And ask him to forgive,
He'll welcome me with open arms
And show me how to live.
So I can enter His own house
In white dress number three,
To learn and keep new promises
That bless my family.
I'll sanctify my ancestors
And learn of Father's plan,
To gather all His children
And redeem the fall of man.
The power of the priesthood
Is a gift from God above
That strengthens and protects me
Through His never ending love.
His guidance and direction
I will seek with pure intent,
For He is God Almighty;
From His presence I was sent.
And as I wear each dress of white
And try to keep it clean
The spirit will remind me
I am meant to be a queen.