The Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson
"As we live the commandments of God,
we can look forward with joyful anticipation to the
Second Coming of the Lord Jesus Christ and know that through
our efforts we are worthy, with our loved ones,
to dwell in His presence for all eternity."
(emphasis added by Cassie Manger)
Full name Ezra Taft Benson
ReplyDeleteBorn August 4, 1899
Place of birth Whitney, Idaho
Died May 30, 1994 (aged 94)
Place of death Salt Lake City, Utah
LDS Church President
Ordained November 10, 1985 (aged 86)
Predecessor Spencer W. Kimball
Successor Howard W. Hunter
LDS Church Apostle
Called by Heber J. Grant
Ordained October 7, 1943 (aged 44)
Reason for ordination Deaths of Sylvester Q. Cannon and Rudger Clawson[1]
End of term May 30, 1994 (aged 94)
Reason for end of term Death
Reorganization at end of term Jeffrey R. Holland ordained
Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ezra_Taft_Benson