Angel Children: Doctrinal Perspectives on the Salvation of Little Children

by Mary V. Hill, Cedar Fort Inc (Editor)

After losing her own child, Mary V. Hill had a unique perspective on the doctrine found in Moroni that little children have no need of baptism. In Angel Children Mary presents a careful study of this doctrine by combining scriptures and the words of modern prophets. She offers a close examination of the Savior s love and mercy toward those who die before reaching the age of accountability as well as those who, because of mental or physical limitations, are not held accountable for their actions in this life. Understanding the Savior s great love can give us all the reassurance that after much tribulation and heartache come the promised blessings.

90 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1973

Reviews

[Melissa · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book. It has compiled church doctrine on the death of children, into one place. It has helped me understand death as it relates to the gospel, and I am so glad that Families are forever. I love you Elaine!

[Melanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm grateful for the insights I got from this book. Although I have the gospel and knowledge of the truth, this book refined much of that knowledge through quotes and scriptures. I marked much of it and will be looking through it again.

[Briar Jensen · Rating 2 out of 5]

It was nice hearing her experience and her story, but the doctrine is sketchy at best and outdated. Outdated becasue she pulls form very old quotes that have never been held up or put forth as doctrine and aren't common. Such as other parents raising children in the eternities of if their parents didn't live up to celestial Mormon standards. That's a sad and heartbreaking idea that just isn't true because everyone will be alive during the millennium and because it happens before the resurrection parents will get to raise their children regardless of where Mormonism places them on the scale from telestial to celestial. The part where she talks about mental handicapped being given as a way to bless the child so they make it back to heaven was also cringy and something I feel that the church is trying to get away from even though the members still spout it in small groups.
I do realise this was written in the 70's so that might have a lot to do with. Nothing super original here, but it is much better than the other mormon option "gone too soon", so kudos to Hill for that. Like I said, her personal story was touching though.

[Catherine Ethington · Rating 5 out of 5]

Top 5 books for parents of children that have passed away.

[Veronica Andrew · Rating 1 out of 5]

The author didn't have a whole lot of original thought in this book, even though it was about her own experience. It's full of a LOT of quotes and article excerpts from talks from general authorities. She piggy backs off of their own thoughts/revelation. I actually felt bad after reading it. My three year old son drowned this past summer and I felt sooooo terrible after reading about how if my husband and I don't live up to every bit of worthiness blah blah blah, then our son will be "adopted" by a worthy family to be raised in the millennium. Whaaaaaaat???!!! So little is mentioned about the role the Atonement plays in our eternal salvation and happiness. Made me rather I'll. I would never suggest this book to a bereaved parent.

[Chelsey · Rating 1 out of 5]

This particular book wasn't helpful to me. It seems to be a great book for anyone that has lost a child that has little information about the gospel and the plan of salvation. I would be interested in other people's thoughts about it but would never suggest it to someone I know.

[Bonnie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is great. I have given it to a few people who have lost babies, and they have been grateful for it. Such a great insight and such hope.

[Stacey · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was one we acquired after the death of our second son, Justin. What a blessing it was to have reaffirmed our knowledge that he has a place in the Kingdom of our God.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's hard to write a review of this book. It is comforting and has a lot of great reminders about the gospel of Jesus Christ.

[Brenda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Our grandson lived for only 3 precious hours. A friend of a friend sent this sweet little book to us & it was comforting to read.

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the parallels this book tried to draw with church doctrine. It is something I was wondering about a lot after our loss.

[Amanda Packer · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked the book. It was a lot of information that I already knew but it was still informative and nice to have some of the information refreshed in my mind.

[Lori · Rating 5 out of 5]

an eye opening must read regardless if you can relate from personal experience