“I wish to say a word about the Holy Spirit of Promise, which is the sealing and ratifying power of the Holy ghost. To have a covenant or ordinance sealed by the Holy Spirit of Promise is a compact through which the inherent blessings will be obtained, provided those seeking the blessing are true and faithful (see D&C 76:50-54). For example, when the covenant of marriage for time and eternity, the culminating gospel ordinance, is sealed by the Holy Spirit of Promise, it can literally open the windows of heaven for great blessings to flow to a married couple who seek for those blessings. Such marriages become rich, whole, and sacred.” James E. Faust, The Gift of the Holy Ghost – A Sure Compass, Ensign, May 1989