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. Ezra taft benson, left, secretary of agriculture, reaches over to get some papers as he meets with president dwight d. The book of mormon keystone of our religion, he specifically counsels us to make the book of mormon a part of our lives. The lord has declared that the book of mormon contains the fulness of the gospel of jesus christ doctrine and covenants 20. 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. You will find the power to stay on the strait and narrow path. Fbi files shed light on ezra taft benson, ike and the birch. It is no wonder we have 3 chapters in a row all about their importance. I speak of the gift of the book of mormon, given to mankind 156 years ago. He testified that the book of mormon was the most correct of any book on earth, and the keystone of our religion introduction to the book of mormon.
President ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. President benson was born august 4, 1899, in whitney, idaho, and was the. Mar 22, 2018 president ezra taft benson on the power of the book of mormon president ezra taft benson 18991994 was called to the quorum of twelve apostles in 1943, and served as the th president of the church from 1985 until his death in 1994 at age 94. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion president ezra taft benson president of the church conference report, oct. Ezra taft benson american religious leader britannica. This gift was prepared by the hand of the lord over a period of more than a thousand years, then hidden up by him so that it would be preserved in. 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. 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 incapacitated in his role as prophet. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormon is the word of. Ezra taft benson, civic standards for the faithful saints link in comments. It is of greater worth to mankind than the development of flight or space travel.
President ezra taft benson pleads with the members of the church to spread the book of mormon across the globe. Ezra taft benson, the american heritage of freedoma plan of god ezra taft benson, 1961 semi. When he was a youth, his father was called on a mormon mission. 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. The book of mormon keystone of our religion chicken. Will give spiritual and intellectual unity to your whole life. Ezra taft benson urged members of the church to spread the book of mormon across the globe. On january 5, 1986, president ezra taft benson presided at a stake conference in annandale, virginia. In 1985, ezra taft benson became the president of the church. 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. Like a keystone in an arch, if you remove the book of mormon, our whole religion crumbles, wastes away, and cannot stand scrutiny. Top 25 quotes by ezra taft benson of 378 az quotes.
The moment you begin a serious study of the book of mormon. 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. Among the most notable of ezra taft bensons accomplishments are his promotion of the principles of liberty and good government, also his testimony of the book of mormon, and most importantly in leading souls to christ through the gospel of liberty. See all books authored by ezra taft benson, including the constitution. Romney the book of mormon april 1980 general conference. President ezra taft benson spoke often about the scriptures, in particular the book of mormon. Joseph smith called it the keystone of our religion. Did ezra taft benson believe he was a prophet of god. Ezra taft benson has thus been dethroned from his position as a great prophet and public leader to a lowly political nincompoop by his own church. He served a mission to great britain and after his return was married to his sweetheart, flora amussen, in 1926. The book of mormon warns america ezra taft benson 16. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormonkeystone of. Ezra taft benson testified of the influence of the book of mormon in bringing the children of men unto christ. Matthew harris and the other contributors have constructed a detailed look at an lds.
Pay attention to its warnings about freedom and government. President ezra taft benson on the power of the book of mormon president ezra taft benson 18991994 was called to the quorum of twelve apostles in 1943, and served as the th president of the church from 1985 until his death in 1994 at age 94. Ezra taft benson books list of books by author ezra taft benson. The book of mormon is the greatest book in the world. Ezra taft benson became the thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on november 10, 1985.
Take away the book of mormon and the revelations, he said, and where is our religion. President ezra taft benson on the power of the book of mormon. Thunder from the right ui press university of illinois press. I am not here today to tickle your ears, to entertain you. Jan 20, 2015 the book of mormon is our spiritual taproot. Lds owned byu promotion of communism karl marx teaching. An address given to the brigham young university studeny body. The book of mormon and the doctrine and covenants april 1987. Ezra taft benson, jesus christgifts and expectations, byu devotional 10 december 1974 the temple will be an everpresent reminder that god intended the family to be eternal. Taft benson, an apostle, who entered the salt lake valley with the first mormon pioneer company in july 1847.
The book of mormon further warns that whatsoever nation shall uphold such secret combinations, to get power and gain, until they shall spread over the nation, behold they shall be destroyed. He dedicated nine temples and saw great growth in church membership and strength. Apr 18, 2015 president ezra taft benson spoke often about the scriptures, in particular the book of mormon. The book of mormonkeystone of our religion youtube. Thunder from the right is a fascinating volume on the life, political career, and ministry of the most famous mormon in politics prior to mitt romney, as well as on the inner workings of the lds church during the apostleship and presidency of ezra taft benson. This index, found on the right side of your browser window, links from scriptures to the general conference talks, journal of discourses speeches, and writings in teachings of the prophet joseph smith that cite those scriptures. It confounds false doctrines and lays down contention.
Ezra taft benson, fundamentals of enduring family relationships, ensign, nov. 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. So, for example, suppose you want to know who has cited 1 ne. As i participated in the mexico city temple dedication, i received the distinct impression that god. President ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormon keystone of our religion. Eisenhower and as the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1985 until his death in 1994. President ezra taft benson my beloved brethren and sisters, for some years now i have been deeply concerned that we are not using the book of mormon as god intends. The book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. Like a keystone in an arch, if you remove the book of mormon, our whole religion crumbles, wastes. Ezra taft benson mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. I feel certain that if, in our homes, parents will read from the book of mormon prayerfully and regularly, both by themselves and with their children, the spirit of that great book will come to permeate our.
Promises for reading book of mormon margies messages. Ezra taft benson, what i hope you would teach your children about the temple, tambuli, apr 1986, 1. When he was a youth, his father was called on a mission. So writes president ezra taft benson on what was to be one of the landmark topics of his presidency.
Unless otherwise indicated, individuals may post material from the gospel media portion of this site to another website or on. Across the world and throughout the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, an increasing number of men and women are coming to christ and growing in christ through the. I feel certain that if, in our homes, parents will read from the book of mormon prayerfully and regularly, both by themselves and with their children, the spirit of. President benson was born august 4, 1899, in whitney, idaho. Annual general conference, improvement era it is significant that 118 years ago this month the prophet joseph smith, after attending lectures on socialism, made this official entry in church history. The book of mormon is especially applicable to the struggles we face in america today.
President ezra taft benson the mormon church, mormonism. Whether or not you agree with any personal conclusions made by michael quinn, his essay ezra taft benson and mormon political conflicts is the most indepth treatise on the topic and contains a lot of interesting information. I challenge the members of the church to participate in the familytofamily book of mormon program. President ezra taft benson the book of mormon keystone of our religion october 1986 general conference quoting president marion g. Born on august 4, 1899, in whitney, idaho, ezra taft benson learned early the principle of hard work on the family farm. A modernday prophet testifies of the book of mormon, and more on. Mar 01, 2009 president ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve. 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. The first is that the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion. The book of mormon is the word of god ezra taft benson.
The church under condemnation treated lightly the book of. Apr 10, 2015 president ezra taft benson delivers a message titled the book of mormonkeystone of our religion. Ezra taft benson, reading copy of general conference talk, 2 oct. Jun 02, 2008 ezra taft benson became the thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints on november 10, 1985. Ezra taft benson became the thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, on november 10, 1985. Brant goates, who described his fatherinlaws april 1966 address as an insinuation concerning benson. Ezra taft benson the book of mormon exposes the enemies. Francisco kjolseth the salt lake tribune fbi files on ezra taft benson. Prophetic promises of studying the book of mormon scripture. Fortunately, we have the lords opinion of the book of mormon to back up president bensons claims of its importance.
His book the red carpet, published in 1962, is now hardly known by the younger generation of mormons, who rarely encounter its citation in mormon literature. Ezra taft benson quotes author of the proper role of government. Ezra taft benson 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 b. The book illuminates the significant relationship between the mormon faith and.