Twice he served as a stake president and twice as president of the european mission. As a young man, president ezra taft benson was imbued with a fervent love for the. As one of the premier rare book sites on the internet, alibris has thousands of rare books, first editions, and signed books available. Teachings of presidents of the church the church of jesus christ. How could you go wrong reading ezra taft bensons views on god, family and country. God family country in order to keep the great land of america free. Every member of the priesthood should understand the divine plan designed by the lord to raise up the first free people in modern times. May we pledge anew that the divine principles embodied in the divinely inspired documents that govern our country. At the close of world war ii he served a mission of mercy, ministering to the spiritual and temporal needs of destitute latterday saints in europe. That book is a great sifter president ezra taft benson, ensign, dec.
Ezra taft benson books list of books by author ezra taft. God, family, and country ezra taft benson latterday conservative. With this book one can gain an understanding of the principles of freedom and the proper role of government, based on the gospel of jesus christ. A witness and a warning a modern day prophet testifies of the book of mormon. America is also the place where god the father and his son, jesus christ, appeared to joseph smith, inaugurating the last gospel dispensation on earth before 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.
The ezra taft benson society in honor of ezra taft. Author of god, family, country, farmers at the crossroads, the red carpet, the constitution, cross fire, a labor of love, beware of pride and the book of mormon, a witness and a warning ezra taft benson open library. Ezra taft benson author of the proper role of government. The benson farm was in dry country, redeemed by the magic of irrigation. Ezra taft benson not commanded in all things 53839. The new world order an analysis for latterday saints blog. Ezra taft benson, in latterday prophets and the united states constitution, ed.
Stand up for freedom teachings on liberty by ezra taft. He has some wonderful quotes in here as well from scripture, former presidents and leaders. He knew that the best thing he could do for his family was to obey god. Ezra taft benson was a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of. Ezra taft benson the book of mormon is the word of god. Shop the latest titles by ezra taft benson at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide. Books by ezra taft benson author of the proper role of. Ezra taft benson was a man who loved his god and his country. Joseph smith, an instrument in the hands of the lord joseph smith, the latterday prophet, was an instrument in the hands of the lord in opening a new gospel dispensation, the last and greatest of all gospel dispensations. I think this was a good yard sale find and definitely worthy of a place on our shelves and hopefully will be opened again and again.
Anyone who will read the book of mormon and put it to the divine test that moroni proposes. The teachings of ezra taft benson, bookcraft pubs 8 copy quote since man created government to help secure and safeguard inalienable rights from god, it follows that man is superior to government and should remain master over it, not the other way around. How could you go wrong reading ezra taft benson s views on god, family and country. God, family, country by benson 1974, hardcover for sale. I think this was a good yard sale find and definitely worthy of a place on our shelves.
Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading god, family, country. I would to god that every citizen of this land might read the book of mormon. Young ezra taft benson, often called t by family members and friends, enjoyed a fulfilling childhood on the farm that surrounded the house where he was born. This book features the teachings of president ezra taft benson. Although originally written in 1974, the information and guidance presented is even more applicable and helpful in our world today. President ezra taft benson shows us why we must remember three great loyalties. A modernday prophet testifies of the book of mormon, and more on. A heavenly banner, 7 stand up for freedom, 8 the proper role of government, 9 civic standards for the faithful saints, 10 united states foreign policy, 11 freedom and. President ezra taft benson thirteenth president of the church.
Our three great loyalties kindle edition by benson, ezra taft. Young ezra taft benson, often called t by family members and friends, enjoyed a fulfilling childhood on the farm that surrounded. The teachings of ezra taft benson, bookcraft pubs 3 copy quote the book of mormon is the keystone of our religion, and the doctrine and covenants is the capstone, with continuing latterday revelation. Ezra taft benson was prepared early on for his professional success, his church service, and his impact on others. As a great christian nationa nation with a spiritual foundati. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A book that i accept as scripture tells of two ancient american civilizations that. Read this book of his writings and sermons and awaken to the awful crises at. Lessons from the zarahemla churches religious studies center. President ezra taft benson ordained thirteenth president. By so doing, he made his influence for good felt not only in the church but also in the world and truly was a statesman, a patriot, and a prophet of god. While attending the fairfax christian school in virginia, my grandson ezra taft was introduced to the historical character israel putnam.
There on his familys farm, he learned the meaning of hard work, selfreliance, dependability, compassion. Stand up for freedom is a compilation of essential teachings on liberty by ezra taft benson prophet, leader, statesman. See all books authored by ezra taft benson, including the constitution. This testimonyfilled book by president ezra taft benson shares important views on god, the family, and country.
This statement of eternal truth from proverbs appeared on the flyleaf and the last page of a booklet at each plate at the presidents prayer breakfast in the grand ballroom of the mayflower hotel in washington, d. Publication date 1974 topics church of jesus christ of latterday saints, families, patriotism, mormon church publisher salt lake city. Filled with unshakable faith, a love of country, and a love for mankind, ezra taft benson was able to effectively balance a career in government service with his apostolic ministry. Ezra taft bensons most popular book is the proper role of government. Mountain standard time november 5, in his downtown salt lake city apartment, of causes incident to his advanced age. I love history books that tell history as it wasas the book of mormon tells itwith god in the picture, guiding and directing the affairs of the righteous. Teach them to love their country, and here in america to love the constitution and. Ezra taft benson, not commanded in all things 53839. Of course you will want to read the entire book, none dare call it conspiracy.
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