Every missionary who is proclaiming the name and gospel of jesus christ will be blessed by daily feasting from the book of mormon. However, in 1910, the mexican revolution began, endangering the mormon settlers. Eyring trust in god, then go and do the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Eyring of the first presidency of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Those things that we cannot explain must be explored more deeply according to scientific principles so we are better prepared to. The book of mormon is another testament of jesus christ, and we learn about him in its pages. Eyring is a higher education administrator for the state of utah. Henry eyring chemist 19011981, mexicanborn american theoretical chemist henry eyring mormon pioneer 18351902, german mormon convert and emigrant to the u. Henry eyring february 20, 1901 december 26, 1981 was a mexicoborn united states theoretical chemist whose primary contribution was in. The book itself was simple and slightly choppy, but the excerpts and quotes of the subject, henry eyring, were delightful and enlightening leaving this reader with a desire to go to the source and seek out the faith of a scientist, written by henry eyring not to be confused with the sonapostle, henry b. Henry j eyring one of the lds churchs highestprofile intellectuals is one of its humblest believers.
It is a book about science and mormonism, written to be easily understood by newcomers to both subjects. The life and faith of henry eyring is a book about henry eyring, who from 1930 to 1980 made substantial contributions to theoretical. He published over six hundred scientific papers and about a dozen books, and he received almost every prize science has to offer. And then he confirms their belief and gives them more. I recently finished reading to draw closer to god and it is on the top of my list of favorite religious books because of the insight and counsel i received from henry b. Eyring d salt lake city, utah mormon scientist live. As readers of the book of mormon carefully apply these stories to their own lives, they will. When we have done that, we can testify from personal experience to our friends that they can make that choice and know the same truth.
If you read it with an open heart, you will know that it is the word of god and that it is true. Fear not to do good eyring, henry b fear not to do good in the onehundredth and eightyseventh semiannual general conference of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. With that testimony, i have read the book of mormon every day for more than 50 years. His wife, mildred, died june 25, 1969, in salt lake city, utah. Eyring on steadiness lds church quotes posted on march 3, 2012 by ldschurchquotes march 3, 2012 a quick reading of the book of mormon, a few prayers, a shallow attempt at repentance, a casual regard for the covenants weve made. One of the most wonderful confirmations i know is found in the book of ether. The book of mormon will change your life, ensign, feb. Maxwell told a grandson of henry eyrings, you need to write your grandfathers story.
Eyring, has collected a vast amount of anecdotal historical information primarily related to. Heath masters thesis, department of history, university of utah, june 1980. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 2017. In fact, this story of henry eyring shows how intellect and belief go handinhand and how simple, faithful people can change the world. The faith of a scientist henry eyring byu scholarsarchive. Eyring born 1933, american leader in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Unsubscribe from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. For us to know that the book of mormon is true, we must read it and make the choice found in moroni. I was grateful for the choir in their broadcast this morning, which was about the savior, and grateful to see that the words of one of the songs they sang, this is the christ, were written. Eyring second counselor in the first presidency o remember, remember, book of mormon prophets often implored. The book of mormon is an invitation to believe in jesus christ, the son of godthat he came to redeem all gods children, and that he suffered and died to atone for their sins. After being set apart on january 14, 2018, eyring is currently the second counselor to russell m. Since he was a young boy, he has felt the witness that the book of mormon is the word of god and of joseph smiths prophetic call.
Eyring, was a scientist in the field of chemical physics. Henry eyring s father was a successful cattle rancher, and eyring became comfortable on horseback at a very young age. Henry eyring, worldrenowned chemist, wrote a book entitled faith of a scientist, never seeing a contradiction between his scientific profession and his faith. Henry eyring mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs. Eyring on steadiness lds church quotes posted on march 3, 2012 by ldschurchquotes march 3, 2012 a quick reading of the book of mormon, a few prayers, a shallow attempt at repentance, a casual regard for the covenants weve made of course that is not enough. Those things that we cannot explain must be explored more deeply according to scientific principles so we are better prepared to create zion on earth. Favorite lds quotes likes we are not perfect 382 protection in the church 380 follow that straight path 377 we are capable of so much more 307 what matters most 253 lds sponsors have a favorite quote. Fear not to do good the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Henry eyring authored, coauthored, or edited the following books or journals. Henry bennion eyring born may 31, 1933 is an american educational administrator, author, and religious leader.
O remember, remember, book of mormon prophets often implored. The life and faith of henry eyring, the author and subjects grandson, henry j. Funk of the seventy and benjamin tai, an area seventy from hong kong, provided valuable training to. President eyring said he chose to obey president monsons words.
In this story of henry eyring, the grandson of henry eyring shows how intellect and belief go handinhand and. Here are inspiring quotes and summaries from each address lds living on friday, may 1, 2020, byu womens conference was held online as a virtual gathering with addresses from church leaders and other latterday saint sisters available to all. It is a book about science and mormonism, written to be easily understood by. Parry, service and temple in king benjamins speech, journal of book of mormon studies 16, no. He was born on february 20, 1901, in the prosperous mormon community of colonia juarez, mexico about 100 miles south of columbus, new mexico.
The bible, the book of mormon, and continuing revelation duration. Eyring, a thirdgeneration member of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church, was reared on a cattle ranch in colonia juarez, chihuahua, a mormon colony, for the first 11 years of his life. Henry was born and raised as a mormon and he remained a devoted follower of that faith throughout his life. Will reading the book of mormon now and then ensure faith in the lord jesus christ. Deseret book stories that won hearts and awards this year from the association for mormon letters lds living the association for mormon letters aml awards were presented online on saturday, may 2. You will also find supplementary content, including. My mother works for the church as an interior designer for the temple department but will occasionally do homes for gas and templemission presidents. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Nelson in the first presidency of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. Twice in the final years of his life, elder neal a. He earned degrees in mining engineering, metallurgy, and chemistry from the university of arizona, and received his doctorate in chemistry from the university of california at berkeley in 1927. Henry eyring was born in 1901, in the mormon settlement of colonia juarez, chihuahua, mexico.
Citing the example of the prophet enos in the book of mormon, president eyring noted that the miracle of forgiveness and spiritual healing is available to all of gods children who are prepared to repent by changing their hearts and actions. The aml is a nonprofit that promotes fellowship among scholars and writers of latterday saint literature. See the power of the book of mormon, ensign or liahona, may 2017, 8687. The life and faith of henry eyring book about henry eyring. Henry eyring believed that we have a responsibility to prove all things in religion that can be proved by science. These stories also show how the recipients of such wondrous blessings often responded with reverent praise, devotional worship, and heartfelt thanksgiving toward god.
Henry eyring also demonstrated the miracle of continuous repentance. Over two thousand years ago, the prophet alma saw that it would go forth unto every nation, kindred, tongue, and people alma 37. A look inside the mayjune 2020 issue of lds living. Eyring was the first counselor in the presiding bishopric of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints when this fireside address was given at brigham young university on 30 september 1990. This is about the son, in the first presidency of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, not the father, who was an awardwinning chemist. The book, written twentysix years after eyrings death by his grandson. Nov 24, 2016 for information about sacrifices in the book of mormon, see donald w. Maxwell told a grandson of henry eyring s, you need to write your grandfathers story. It demonstrates why one of the churchs highestprofile intellectuals was also one of its humblest believers. Below, lds living provides a brief summary and memorable quotes from all seven addresses. Book of mormon stories repeatedly emphasize how profoundly the lord has blessed his children. This is that story of henry eyring, perhaps the most acclaimed scientist ever to come from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The life and faith of henry eyring is a book about henry eyring, who from 1930 to 1980 made substantial contributions to theoretical chemistry while also speaking and writing extensively about the compatibility of science and religion. Eyring is a general authority of the lds church, while the youngest son harden b.
May 26, 2016 on april 6, 2016, president eyring posted his testimony of several things heavenly father, jesus christ, joseph smiths first vision, priesthood keys, the book of mormon, and the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. This is that story of henry eyring, perhaps the churchs most acclaimed scientist. Nov 10, 2011 president eyring talks about the scriptures. Eyring yesterday i resigned 6 months ago but my family is still tbm. Eyring was first counselor in the presiding bishopric of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints when this devotional address was given at brigham young university on 18 november 1986. On april 6, 2016, president eyring posted his testimony of several things heavenly father, jesus christ, joseph smiths first vision, priesthood keys, the book of mormon, and the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. He earned degrees in mining engineering, metallurgy, and chemistry from the university of arizona, and received his doctorate in chemistry from. Henry eyrings eyeopening experience with councils yesterday in hong kong i was fortunate to be part of a meeting where elder randy d. Harvard is the first counselor in the first presidency of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The book of mormon is about people proving their belief to god little by little. As a member of the lds church, eyring served as a branch president, district president, and, for over twenty years, a member of the general board of. Oct 01, 2017 president eyring said he chose to obey president monsons words. You wouldnt count on it if you read nephi carefully. Upon closer examination, president eyrings facebook post is a chiasm.