He was born on february 20, 1901, in the prosperous mormon community of colonia juarez, mexico about 100 miles south of columbus, new mexico. O remember, remember, book of mormon prophets often implored. Eyring trust in god, then go and do the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Henry eyring 19011981 is undoubtedly the most celebrated scientist produced within the mormon faith to date. After being set apart on january 14, 2018, eyring is currently the second counselor to russell m. The book of mormon is about people proving their belief to god little by little.
In fact, this story of henry eyring shows how intellect and belief go handinhand and how simple, faithful people can change the world. Henry eyring s father was a successful cattle rancher, and eyring became comfortable on horseback at a very young age. He published over six hundred scientific papers and about a dozen books, and he received almost every prize science has to offer. 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. See the power of the book of mormon, ensign or liahona, may 2017, 8687. And then he confirms their belief and gives them more. These stories also show how the recipients of such wondrous blessings often responded with reverent praise, devotional worship, and heartfelt thanksgiving toward god. Book of mormon stories repeatedly emphasize how profoundly the lord has blessed his children. 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. 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. Over two thousand years ago, the prophet alma saw that it would go forth unto every nation, kindred, tongue, and people alma 37. 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.
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. Heath masters thesis, department of history, university of utah, june 1980. 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. Eyring of the first presidency of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Nelson in the first presidency of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church. His wife, mildred, died june 25, 1969, in salt lake city, utah. 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. Twice in the final years of his life, elder neal a. In this story of henry eyring, the grandson of henry eyring shows how intellect and belief go handinhand and. Henry eyrings eyeopening experience with councils yesterday in hong kong i was fortunate to be part of a meeting where elder randy d. Will reading the book of mormon now and then ensure faith in the lord jesus christ. You will also find supplementary content, including. However, in 1910, the mexican revolution began, endangering the mormon settlers. With that testimony, i have read the book of mormon every day for more than 50 years.
A collection of discources, and because he first loved us, and more on. Eyring, has collected a vast amount of anecdotal historical information primarily related to. Funk of the seventy and benjamin tai, an area seventy from hong kong, provided valuable training to. Henry eyring chemist 19011981, mexicanborn american theoretical chemist henry eyring mormon pioneer 18351902, german mormon convert and emigrant to the u. Nov 10, 2011 president eyring talks about the scriptures. Henry eyring mormonism, the mormon church, beliefs.
Maxwell told a grandson of henry eyrings, you need to write your grandfathers story. The life and faith of henry eyring, the author and subjects grandson, henry j. Eyring second counselor in the first presidency o remember, remember, book of mormon prophets often implored. Upon closer examination, president eyrings facebook post is a chiasm. Henry eyring believed that we have a responsibility to prove all things in religion that can be proved by science. The faith of a scientist henry eyring byu scholarsarchive. The book of mormon will change your life, ensign, feb. 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. This is that story of henry eyring, perhaps the most acclaimed scientist ever to come from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
Henry eyring february 20, 1901 december 26, 1981 was a mexicoborn united states theoretical chemist whose primary contribution was in. 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. Henry bennion eyring born may 31, 1933 is an american educational administrator, author, and religious leader. 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. Henry eyring was born in 1901, in the mormon settlement of colonia juarez, chihuahua, mexico. 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. Eyring is a higher education administrator for the state of utah. 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.
Parry, service and temple in king benjamins speech, journal of book of mormon studies 16, no. If you read it with an open heart, you will know that it is the word of god and that it is true. The church of jesus christ of latterday saints, 2017. Those things that we cannot explain must be explored more deeply according to scientific principles so we are better prepared to. 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. President eyring said he chose to obey president monsons words.
For us to know that the book of mormon is true, we must read it and make the choice found in moroni. The life and faith of henry eyring is a book about henry eyring, who from 1930 to 1980 made substantial contributions to theoretical. Henry eyring also demonstrated the miracle of continuous repentance. 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. Eyring yesterday i resigned 6 months ago but my family is still tbm. Eyrings beginnings and into the experiences and decisions that have produced a prophet, seer, and revelator. 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. Maxwell told a grandson of henry eyring s, you need to write your grandfathers story. 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. This is that story of henry eyring, perhaps the churchs most acclaimed scientist. My mother works for the church as an interior designer for the temple department but will occasionally do homes for gas and templemission presidents. Eyring, was a scientist in the field of chemical physics. 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.
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. The bible, the book of mormon, and continuing revelation duration. Eyring is a general authority of the lds church, while the youngest son harden b. Fear not to do good the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. It demonstrates why one of the churchs highestprofile intellectuals was also one of its humblest believers. 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.
The aml is a nonprofit that promotes fellowship among scholars and writers of latterday saint literature. It is a book about science and mormonism, written to be easily understood by newcomers to both subjects. Henry j eyring one of the lds churchs highestprofile intellectuals is one of its humblest believers. Eyring born 1933, american leader in the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. 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. One of the most wonderful confirmations i know is found in the book of ether. Unsubscribe from the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The book, written twentysix years after eyrings death by his grandson. You wouldnt count on it if you read nephi carefully. Henry eyring, worldrenowned chemist, wrote a book entitled faith of a scientist, never seeing a contradiction between his scientific profession and his faith. A look inside the mayjune 2020 issue of lds living. Below, lds living provides a brief summary and memorable quotes from all seven addresses.
Henry eyring authored, coauthored, or edited the following books or journals. Every missionary who is proclaiming the name and gospel of jesus christ will be blessed by daily feasting from the book of mormon. 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. Eyring d salt lake city, utah mormon scientist live. Harvard is the first counselor in the first presidency of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. The life and faith of henry eyring book about henry eyring.
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. It is a book about science and mormonism, written to be easily understood by. Henry was born and raised as a mormon and he remained a devoted follower of that faith throughout his life. Nov 24, 2016 for information about sacrifices in the book of mormon, see donald w. Henry eyring february 20, 1901 december 26, 1981 was a mexicoborn united states. 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. 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.