Our dear church leader, President James E. Faust, of the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and a general authority for nearly 35 years, passed away this morning at the age of 87. He died at his home of "causes incident to age". He will be greatly missed. The gospel was always an important part in President Faust's life, as well as that of his wife. "The church is our life. We have always honored the calls that have come to us because we know this is the Lord's church. I can't even remember when I didn't have a testimony of the truthfulness of the gospel. I think this has been an inherent spiritual gift." After being called to the Twelve, then-Elder Faust said, "I understand that a chief requirement for the holy apostleship is to be a personal witness of Jesus as the Christ and the Divine Redeemer. Perhaps on that basis alone, I can qualify. This truth has been made known to me by the unspeakable peace and power of the Spirit of God."
Later on in his address he pledged to God and the prophet "my life, and whatever energy and little ability I may have, fully and completely and without reservation."
THE NELSONS
.... WRITING TO REMEMBER LIFE'S BEAUTIFUL MOMENTS...
Friday, August 10, 2007
Elder Faust Passed Away Today
Our dear church leader, President James E. Faust, of the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and a general authority for nearly 35 years, passed away this morning at the age of 87. He died at his home of "causes incident to age". He will be greatly missed. The gospel was always an important part in President Faust's life, as well as that of his wife. "The church is our life. We have always honored the calls that have come to us because we know this is the Lord's church. I can't even remember when I didn't have a testimony of the truthfulness of the gospel. I think this has been an inherent spiritual gift." After being called to the Twelve, then-Elder Faust said, "I understand that a chief requirement for the holy apostleship is to be a personal witness of Jesus as the Christ and the Divine Redeemer. Perhaps on that basis alone, I can qualify. This truth has been made known to me by the unspeakable peace and power of the Spirit of God."
Later on in his address he pledged to God and the prophet "my life, and whatever energy and little ability I may have, fully and completely and without reservation."
