The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Boldly, Nobly, and Independent

Saints, V3 [English]

Beautiful quotes in reference to John Widtsoes life. 

McKlayne Marshall

He passed away at home on November 29, 1952. with his doctor and family beside him. At the funeral. President McKay observed, "A man who makes the greatest contribution to humanity is he who loves and follows truth at all costs." He then quoted John's final words from In a Sunlit Land: "I hope it will be said of me, I have tried to live unselfishly, to serve God and help my felow men, and use my time and talents indus triously for the advancement of human good."

Amazing to think about the hardships that Leah experienced and yet to see her faith in the plan of happiness. 

"I don't know what people do who do not have our understanding of life hereafter, with its continuation of family relations and joys," she wrote a friend.

John, in fact, believed that President Grant had been inspired to call them on a mission to help them cope with the loss of their son. 

Saints, V3 [English] Boldly, Nobly, and Independent

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