Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Harold B. Lee

Teachings of Presidents of the Church

by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Harold B. Lee, eleventh President of the Church and an Apostle for over three decades, bore humble witness from a full heart “that God lives, that Jesus is the Redeemer of the world.” With conviction born of years of service he said, “My humble prayer is that all men everywhere may understand more fully the significance of the atonement of the Savior of all mankind, who has given us the plan of salvation which will lead us into eternal life, where God and Christ dwell.”

The journey home to our Father in Heaven was a central focus of President Lee’s teachings to the members of the Church. He exhorted each of Heavenly Father’s children to “gain for himself that unshakable testimony which will place his feet firmly on the pathway which leads surely toward the glorious goal of immortality and eternal life.”

“The most important message that I can give to you and to all the world is to keep the commandments of God,” said President Lee, “for thereby you can qualify yourselves to receive divine guidance while you live here on the earth, and in the world that lies ahead be prepared to meet your Redeemer, and to gain your exaltation in the presence of the Father and the Son.”

The First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles have established the series Teachings of Presidents of the Church to help Church members deepen their understanding of gospel doctrines and draw closer to Jesus Christ through the teachings of the prophets in this dispensation. This book features the teachings of President Harold B. Lee, who said:

“The laws of God given to mankind are embodied in the gospel plan, and the Church of Jesus Christ is made responsible for teaching these laws to the world.”

“Let there be burned into your souls those lessons that shall keep you always with your eye fixed upon the eternal goal, so that you won’t fail in life’s mission, so that, whether your life be short or long, you shall be prepared when the day comes to go into the presence of Him whose name you bear as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ in these latter days.”

Each chapter in this book includes four sections: (1) a question that briefly introduces the focus of the chapter; (2) the “Introduction,” which illustrates the messages of the chapter with a story or counsel from President Lee; (3) “Teachings of Harold B. Lee,” which presents important doctrines from his many messages and sermons; and (4) “Suggestions for Study and Discussion,” which encourages personal review and inquiry, further discussion, and application to our lives today through questions.

Genres: Religion, Lds, Nonfiction, Church, History, Reference, Lds Non Fiction

320 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2000

Reviews

[Tyler · Rating 4 out of 5]

A compilation of teachings by Harold B. Lee, an apostle of Jesus Christ and the 11th President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Each chapter is organized topically and there were many edifying quotations. The chapters that were most meaningful to me were those on priesthood, marriage, family, teaching the gospel, revelation, and enduring trials and adversity. The chapters on the Fall and the Atonement of Jesus Christ were also extremely good. It was an edifying book. I know that Harold B. Lee was a prophet of God.

[Layne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another excellent reference and study guide.

[Harry Burnside · Rating 5 out of 5]

More clarification on Doctrine and a call to live the Gospel to the best of our abilities and strength.
Also giving his Prophetic Testimony of Jesus Christ and His Eternal mission.

[Bonnie Arriola · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love

[Jeff Crosby]

Subject Themed Quotations.

[Dad · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is the 3rd in the series of "Presidents." I gave some lessons for High Priests class out of this lesson book.
President Lee is one president I was old enough to remember. In fact, he signed my mission call to Argentina South Mission.
He is from the area of Idaho that my Dad's family came from. He had a lot to do with correlation in the Church and the welfare plan.
He was a true prophet of God.

[Wachlin007 Hotmail · Rating 5 out of 5]

Harold B. Lee was a great man. Even though he was only president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for a short time, he left a huge impact. This book contains many of his teachings on different subjects.

[Ernie Dawson]

I tried to add this book but they didn't let me because they said the ISBN number was already taken. Please note that this is NOT the priesthood/relief society manual. This is 678 pages and is hard to find.

[Verona · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another great book in a series of biographies of the presidents of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I learned a lot about President Harold B. Lee. I am happy to remember that I met President Harold B. Lee at a conference in SLC a number of years ago.

[Elaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

I met President Lee when I was a girl and remember he spoke to me and then to my mother and little sister. That love I felt from him then was renewed as I read this collection of his teachings. He is so down-to-earth in his counsel that I find it quickly applicable to my life.

[Juan Botero · Rating 5 out of 5]

Uno de los hombres que más me hubiera gustado conocer en vida. Pero cuando eso no es posible, las enseñanzas de un hombre revelan quien es.

Harold B. Lee sin duda fue un hombre de carácter, convicción y un gigante espiritual.

[Heidi-Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

There is a library named after this man. You know that means he's great! Chapter 12 is really good. :-)

[Cheryl · Rating 5 out of 5]

I remember this Prophet and loved him during his presidency. What an amazing man.

[Chantel Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a mother, I liked the chapter about motherhood. I think that anyone that wants to learn more about Harold B. Lee and the LDS church this is a good book.

[Daniel Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Another inspiring book in this series. Harold B. Lee was a great prophet and humanitarian. He began what we now call the church's welfare program, which helps first then helps people help themselves--a good model for the nations. He imparts a wonderful testimony of Christ, the restoration of the gospel in the latter days, and the importance of the family.