The gift i am thinking of is more important than any of the inventions that have come out of the industrial. The book of mormon, is the key stone of our church, the church of jesus christ of latter day saints, and is true, the words that are printed within the pages of the book of mormon are for our day past, present and future, this book written by then prophet ezra taft benson, is a great read, for members who need a pick up, if they are struggling with life in. Book of mormon there is a power in the book of which will begin to flow into our lives the moment you begin a serious study of the book. This is the th in a series of books of the teachings of presidents of the church. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion president ezra taft benson president of the church conference report, oct. Brant goates, who described his fatherinlaws april 1966 address as an insinuation concerning benson. Outspoken, courageous, and committed, he, like the founder of the latterday saint church, joseph smith, had gone from plowboy to prophet. Did ezra taft benson believe he was a prophet of god. The book of mormon has not been, nor is it yet, the center of our personal study, family teaching. As president of the quorum of the twelve, president benson met with united states president gerald ford right in 1975 at the white house.
It is a record of a fallen people, compiled by inspired men for our blessing today. Benson was the eldest of eleven children of george taft benson and sarah s. Ezra taft bensons first lds beliefs and mormon history. The gift of modern revelation president ezra taft benson president of the church ensign, november 1986, 78 my beloved brothers and sisters, on this glorious occasion as we have gathered here together, i wish to give thanks to our father in heaven for the gift of modern revelation and particularly for the books of latterday scripture which he. Christ would take the slums out of people, and then they would take themselves out of the slums. The book of mormon i have a vision of homes alerted, of classes alive, and of pulpits aflame with the spirit of book of mormon messages. Mission of ezra taft benson, salt lake city, deseret book company, 1989, 263 p. Shortly after world war ii, ezra taft benson was called to oversee the affairs of the church in wartorn europe. Ezra taft benson the book of mormon president ezra. Ezra taft benson, the keystone of our religion, ensign, jan.
President ezra taft benson on the power of the book of mormon. Ezra taft benson, reading copy of general conference talk, 2 oct. Ezra taft benson, born in a quiet idaho farm community, spent much of his life working with the power brokers of the world. Stand up for freedom is a compilation of essential teachings on liberty by ezra taft benson, prophet, leader, statesman. We must flood the earth with the book of mormonand get out from under gods condemnation for having treated it lightly. Eisenhower and as the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1985 until his death in 1994. The new world order an analysis for latterday saints blog. The teachings of ezra taft benson kindle edition by benson, ezra taft, benson, reed a download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
Ezra taft benson august 4, 1899 may 30, 1994 was an american farmer, government. The power of the book of mormon june 1988 ensign, p. Ezra taft benson mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. See more ideas about lds quotes, quotes and saint quotes.
This is one of the reasons why we have recently added the words another testament of jesus christ to the title of the book of mormon. Ezra taft benson the book of mormon is the word of god. Ezra taft benson the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Eisenhower and president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, known for his outspoken conservative views. In 1985, ezra taft benson became the president of the church. He further reminded me that he had been specifically asked by ezra taft benson to move back to utah from texas so that he could perform those duties, as commanded. Taft benson, an apostle, who entered the salt lake valley with the first mormon pioneer company in july 1847.
The book of mormonkeystone of our religion youtube. The book of mormon is the word of god ezra taft benson. He is the right way, the full truth, and the abundant life ezra taft benson, first presidency christmas devotional, 7 december 1986. In 1980, ezra taft benson gave a talk at byu in which he stated. His great grandson, also named ezra taft benson, would later serve in that quorum and would eventually become president of the church benson was born on february 22, 1811, in mendon, massachusetts. The constitutiona heavenly banner ezra taft benson youtube. You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path. If in our homes, parents will read from the book of mormon prayerfully and regularly both by themselves and with their children. From reading the article in the link posted below it seems to have caused a bit of contention within the leadership of the church. Romney the book of mormon april 1980 general conference. The prophet joseph said that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than any other book. Christ, and quit building up and upholding the secret combinations which the book of mormon tells us proved the downfall of both previous american civilizations. Over the years since having left mormonism, i have been asked what, if anything, i was able to conclude from my own experiences and observations regarding the socalled special witness of my grandfatherlds church president, ezra taft benson, as well regarding the allegedly unique testimonies of other mormon general authorities.
Our father in heaven planned the coming forth of the founding fathers and their form of government as the necessary great prologue leading to the restoration of the gospel. Tonight i have been exploring ezra taft bensons political ideologies. A gift from the lord my beloved brethren and sisters, today i would like to speak about one of the most significant gifts given to the world in modern times. Ezra taft benson, conference report, avril 1948, p.
It is used for personal study and for melchizedek priesthood and relief society instruction. Benson served an lds church mission in britain from 1921 to 1923. Ezra taft benson was an american farmer, government official, and religious leader who served as the 15th united states. President ezra taft benson the book of mormon keystone of our religion october 1986 general conference quoting president marion g. He dedicated nine temples and saw great growth in church membership and strength. Among the most notable of ezra taft bensons accomplishments are his promotion of the principles of liberty and good government, his testimony of the book of mormon, and most importantly in leading souls to christ through the. He taught the importance of flooding the earth with the book of mormon, warned against the universal sin of pride, and believed that christ was the source of lasting change and true joy. Nor will his successor, even if it is mitt the merciful. For a closer look at some of the political, religious and personal views of one of mormonism s prophets, seers and revelators, quoted below are excerpts from the personal correspondence of ezra taft benson to me, written when he was a member of the quorum of the twelve and later as president of the mormon. Ezra taft benson american religious leader britannica. P resident e zra t aft b enson t he b ook of m ormon the book of mormon keystone of our religion ezra taft benson ensign, nov. Ezra taft benson quotes author of the proper role of. The teachings of ezra taft benson kindle edition by. Ezra taft benson august 4, 1899 may 30, 1994 was an american farmer, government official, and religious leader who served as the 15th united states secretary of agriculture during both presidential terms of dwight d.
Benson was a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints from 1846 to 1869. I went to the grove the first time to cover a visit by president ezra taft benson to upstate new york aug. Book of mormon talk president ezra taft benson 101988. Where can i find ezra taft bensons talk about the last days. Christ changes men, who then change their environment. With this book one can gain an understanding of the principles of freedom and the proper role.
His greatgrandfather, also named ezra taft benson, knew the prophet joseph smith. On ezra taft benson day in july 1976, president benson served as grand marshal of the parade in preston, idaho. The ezra taft benson society in honor of ezra taft. To this day, someparticularly among certain benson women who, curiously and inexplicably enough, were among my strongest family critics when i left the chuchcontinue to exhibit profound denial that ezra taft benson was significantly. On november 10, 1985, he became president of the church. It is indeed another testament or witness of jesus. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormonkeystone of. Promises for reading book of mormon margies messages. The prophet joseph smith said, i told the brethren that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion, and a man would get nearer to god by abiding by its precepts, than by any other book history of the church, 4. Flooding the earth and our lives with the book of mormon camillechicken scratch n sniff chicken scratch n sniff latterday saint lds talks later day saints journaling lds quotes book of mormon quotes mormon book lds scriptures lds church church ideas. He helped on his fathers farm until he was sixteen years old.
You will have greater discernment, insight, conviction, and spirit than those who do not. President bensons visit to the sacred grove church. Not all family members, however, were willing to admit that ezra taft benson was steadily slipping away. Ezra taft benson, former prophet of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 19851994 president benson was born august 4, 1899, in whitney, idaho, and was the oldest of eleven children. My father sternly reminded me that it was his duty to protect his father and the lords prophet, ezra taft benson, to look after the interests of the kingdom and to uphold the faith. The book of mormon records that they humbled themselves before the lord. The world would mold men by changing their environment. Introduction and ezra taft benson and modern book of mormon. At each site, president benson spoke of the book of mormon. I remember reading this statement by lds church president ezra benson. Posted on august 21, 20 by quotes admin the great test of life is obedience to god. Ezra taft benson, 94, head of the mormon church since 1985, secretary of agriculture from 1953 to 1961 and a pugnacious force in matters of church and state for most of his life, died yesterday at.
We will prove them herewith, said the lord, to see if they will do. Ezra taft benson, ne le 4 aout 1899 a whitney en et mort le 30 mai 1994 a salt lake city, est. In the book of mormon, the testimony of jesus christ is clear, undiluted, and full of power. Teachings of presidents of the church the church of jesus christ. Ezra taft benson wrote the foreword for the black hammer. As the last latterday prophet born before the beginning of the twentieth century, ezra taft benson represented a strong connection between the past and the exciting future. When he was a youth, his father was called on a mission. Dramatized history of ezra taft benson deseret book. This book features the teachings of president ezra taft benson, who served as. President benson was born august 4, 1899, in whitney, idaho, the oldest of eleven children born to george taft benson, jr. I challenge the members of the church to participate in the familytofamily book of mormon programto send copies of the book of mormon on a mission for you. Read daily from the book or mormon and abide by its precepts. Ezra taft benson church under condemnation for not. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the teachings of ezra taft benson.
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