Benson to distinguish him from his famous greatgrandson, ezra taft benson, a mendon and uxbridge native, is famous as a key early apostle of the mormons religion. Ezra taft benson the united states of america has been. These ideologies have been tried before and are not the right course for america. Teachings of ezra taft benson 616 our forefathers left us a free government which is a miracle of faith strong, durable, marvelously workable. Printed in the united states of america english approval. Get involved defending utah is the leading local organization working to educate citizens on the principles of liberty and expose those conspiring to take away your freedom. Top 25 quotes by ezra taft benson of 378 az quotes. With this book one can gain an understanding of the principles of freedom and the proper role. Ezra taft benson was president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints when he gave this devotional. May 3, 2014 ezra taft benson s speech on socialism 1965. In 1959 eisenhower asked ezra taft benson to teach nikita khrushchev about agriculture.
Kimball 36500 teachings of presidents of the church. Stand up for freedom is a compilation of essential teachings on liberty by ezra taft benson, prophet, leader, statesman. On the contrary, secretary benson replied, my grandchildren will live in freedom as i hope that all people will. Ezra taft benson speaks in 1965 to a large group gathered in salt lake city. Eisenhower, ezra taft benson discusses the welfare state and socialism looming on the horizon in 1968. Ezra taft benson was born 4 august 1899 in whitney, idaho, united states to george taft benson 18751934 and sarah sophia dunkley 18781933 and died 30 may 1994 insalt lake city, utah, united states of unspecified causes. God had indeed blessed america, and to honor the nation and its founding principles was to honor god. The message contained herein, drafted under the on october, 1975, a telegram was sent from the white house to president spencer w. If we accept america as the promised land, then we accept that they landed in america. Regardless, members from all over the political spectrum love and agree with him here. The book of mormon is especially applicable to the struggles we face in america today. Righteousness exalteth a nation ezra taft benson the divinely inspired constitution dallin h. At the close of world war ii he served a mission of mercy, ministering to the spiritual and temporal needs of destitute latterday saints in europe.
Nelson first in war, first in peace, first in the hearts of his countrymen l. For centuries the lord kept america hidden in the hollow of his hand until the time was right to unveil her for her. Check out our conversation, as well as our first conversation about how benson joined the eisenhower cabinet. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Excerpt from his address, americans are destroying american, delivered in salt lake city, utah at the april 1968 general conference of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints.
With joy and gratitude i face you today in, and from, this historic tabernacle. Ezra relayed a conversationyour children will live under communism. He taught me in three different classes but above all, he taught me lessons in moral, physical, and intellectual courage that i have tried to apply in later life. Eisenhower and as the th president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1985 until his death in 1994. Ezra taft benson, and his son reed, were big supporters of the john birch society. Americas greatest threat ezra taft benson, april 1968. Ezra taft benson was at the time of this address a member of the churchs quorum of the twelve apostles.
Washington wrote of the defects of this loose federation in these words. Ezra taft benson was a member of the quorum of the twelve apostles of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints when this fireside address was given at brigham young university on 28 march 1976. Books in the teachings of presidents of the church series. But no saint ever had to apologize for being a truehearted american. Ezra taft benson president of the church my dear brothers and sisters, as we commence another great general conference of the church, my heart is full of love and gratitude to the latterday saints throughout the world. Francisco kjolseth the salt lake tribune fbi files on ezra taft benson. Ezra taft benson was reared on the family farm in whitney, driving a team of horses at the age of five, milking cows, and thinning sugar beets.
Ezra taft benson quotes on freedom, america, constitution, liberty. He speaks as a citizen of the united states, and the former secretary of agriculture under president eisenhower. Ezra taft bensons speech on socialism 1965 ezra taft. Ezra taft benson, who served two terms as president eisenhowers secretary of agriculture and would later head the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, said in a. Ezra taft benson, 94, head of the mormon church since 1985, secretary of agriculture from 1953 to 1961 and a pugnacious force in matters of church and state for most of his life, died yesterday at. One wellknown purveyor of such literature was a southern california banker named joe crail, who, according to author rick perlstein before the storm. Ezra taft benson america, north and south, is a choice. The book of mormon warns america ezra taft benson gods hand in our nations history ezra taft benson watchmen, warn the wicked ezra taft benson the proper role of government ezra taft benson this nation shall endure ezra taft benson. Religious studies center, brigham young university, 1991, 163210. The fabrick which took nine years, at the expense of much blood and treasure to rear, now totters to the foundation, and without support must soon fall. America on path to destruction by ezra taft benson youtube.
The saviors visit to america church of jesus christ. Ezra taft benson august 4, 1899 may 30, 1994 was an american farmer, government official, and religious leader who served as the 15th united states secretary of agriculture during both presidential terms of dwight d. Dec 18, 2018 ezra taft benson, who served two terms as president eisenhowers secretary of agriculture and would later head the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, said in a 1966 address at brigham. Brown statements, as quoted and paraphrased in frederick s. The constitution a glorious standard by ezra taft benson. The sad and shocking story of what has happened in america in recent years must be told.
Mar 04, 2009 ezra taft benson quotes nikita khrushchev. On november 10, 1985, he became president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Fbi files shed light on ezra taft benson, ike and the. Elder ezra taft benson address delivered on april 3, 1965, at the general conference of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints in the tabernacle, salt lake city, utah. The events which established our great nation were. America, north and south, is a choice land, a land reserved for gods own purposes. His own autobiography states that he lived in uxbridge between 18171835, or about 17 years, after his mother, chloe taft and father, john benson, moved to a farm there. Lds church changed the president of the church to prophet in 1955. Gods hand in our nations history ezra taft benson byu. Here is where adam dwelt, where the garden of eden was located. Ancestors are fromthe united states, the united kingdom, switzerland. But elder benson did get himself into trouble in 1963. Like ancient israel, jacobs descendants will be the authors of their own destruction. It is situated adjacent to the lds church building located at the intersection of 1400 south and 1600 east streets.
The ezra taft benson society in honor of ezra taft benson. Khrushchev small doses of socialism quote urban legends. Other quotes by ezra taft benson the one man other than my father who made the most lasting impression was an uncle, serge b. Ezra taft benson was at the time of this address a. America is also the place where god the father and his son, jesus christ, appeared to joseph smith. The church completes 100 million endowments for the dead august ezra taft benson urges members to flood the earth with the book of mormon 2 01 oct 1988 president ezra taft benson opens general conference with a challenge for the saints to flood the earth with the book of mormon. Ezra taft benson america s last warning theldslife living life as a latterday saint. Yet it can remain so only as long as we understand it, believe in it, devote ourselves to it, and, when necessary, fight for it.
Be that as it may, the quote was widely disseminated during the early 1960s via the preferred viral medium of the day, postcards. The first he said was the flattery of prominent men in the world. America was the place of former civilizations, including adams, the jaredites, and nephites. Barry goldwater and the unmaking of the american consensus, new york. Ezra taft benson american religious leader britannica. Called unto liberty, 20th century sermons, ezra taft benson 1964 in october of 1964, ezra taft benson identified three great dangers that threaten the church within. Now, if one believes that the events described later in ether took place in central america, the only logical explanation is that the jaredites landed in america, bowed themselves down upon the face of the land, shed tears of joy for the lords mercies in. If america is destroyed, it may be by americans who salute the flag, sing the national anthem, march in patriotic parades, cheer fourth of july speakers normally good americans, but americans who fail to comprehend what is required to keep our country strong and free, americans who have been lulled away into a false security.
Ezra taft benson, i love this nation, general conference, oct, 1954 yes, my brethren and sisters, we have a rich heritage, but may i remind you that nations ofttimes sow the seeds of their own destruction even while enjoying prosperity, even before reaching the zenith or the peak of their power. Beware of pride by ezra taft benson perhaps the best remembered of all ezra taft benson s talks, even here president benson gets in a last word on the subject of secret combinations. Did nikita khrushchev say well keep feeding you small. He married flora smith amussen 19011992 10 september 1926. Posted by lennyharp on march 4, 2009 in communism, fall of america, socialism in 1959 eisenhower asked ezra taft benson to teach nikita khrushchev about agriculture. Fbi files shed light on ezra taft benson, ike and the birch. Ezra taft benson, the american heritage of freedom. Ezra taft benson 1899 1994 was called to be an apostle in 1943.
God, winning, and how donald trump is making america great again and keeping it great. President kimball asked ezra taft benson, president of the council of the twelve apostles, to represent the church of jesus christ of latterday saints at this public forum. It will be worthy of a free, enlightened, and, at no distant period, a great nation, to give to mankind the magnanimous and too. Did nikita khrushchev say well keep feeding you small doses. He speaks as a citizen of the united states, and the former. The communist program for revolution in america has been in progress for many years and is far advanced. My message is a witness and warning about some of the evils which threaten america. Under this instrument, the nation was without a president, a head. Born on august 4, 1899 in whitney, idaho, benson was the thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1985 until his death may 30, 1994 and was united states secretary of agriculture for both terms of the presidency of dwight d. The constitutiona glorious standard ezra taft benson.
Ezra taft benson 56 followers the thirteenth president of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints lds church from 1985 until his death and was united states secretary of agriculture for both of the administrations of u. Ezra taft benson, who served two terms as president eisenhowers secretary of agriculture and would later head the church of jesus christ of latterday saints, said in a 1966 address at brigham. For nearly fifty years he delivered impassioned sermons in utah and elsewhere, mixing religion with ultraconservative rightwing political views and conspiracy theories. Pay attention to its warnings about freedom and government. Joseph fielding smith 36907 teachings of presidents of the church. The ezra taft benson society in honor of ezra taft. Historical panel for the general public at whitney, idaho. Ezra taft benson, left, secretary of agriculture, reaches over to get some papers as he meets with president dwight d. Ezra taft benson is perhaps the most controversial apostlepresident in the history of the church of jesus christ of latterday saints. Ezra taft benson quotes on freedom, america, constitution.
Buchanan walked into browns office just as benson was leaving. Ezra taft benson ezra taft benson, in latterday prophets and the united states constitution, ed. Ezra taft benson, in latterday prophets and the united states constitution, ed. Ezra taft benson, i love this nation, general conference. Twice he served as a stake president and twice as president of the european mission. Com includes the original proper role of government text by ezra taft benson and also additional commentary by defending utah. The constitutiona heavenly banner ezra taft benson youtube. At that time, he explained that there was little interest by the majority of americans in socialism. Observe good faith and justice towards all nations. Ezra taft benson august 4, 1899 may 30, 1994 was an american farmer, government. Teachings of presidents of the church ezra taft benson published by the church of jesus christ of latterday saints salt lake city, utah.