James E. Faust
James E. Faust | |
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Second Counselor in the First Presidency | |
March 12, 1995 | – August 10, 2007|
Called by | Gordon B. Hinckley |
Predecessor | Thomas S. Monson |
Successor | Henry B. Eyring |
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
September 30, 1978 | – March 12, 1995|
Called by | Spencer W. Kimball |
End reason | Called as Second Counselor in the First Presidency |
LDS Church Apostle | |
October 1, 1978 | – August 10, 2007|
Called by | Spencer W. Kimball |
Reason | Death of Delbert L. Stapley |
Reorganization at end of term | Quentin L. Cook ordained; Henry B. Eyring added to First Presidency |
Presidency of the First Quorum of the Seventy | |
October 1, 1976 | – September 30, 1978|
Called by | Spencer W. Kimball |
End reason | Called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles |
First Quorum of the Seventy | |
October 1, 1976 | – September 30, 1978|
Called by | Spencer W. Kimball |
End reason | Called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles |
Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles | |
October 6, 1972 | – October 1, 1976|
Called by | Harold B. Lee |
End reason | Position abolished |
Personal details | |
Born | James Esdras Faust July 31, 1920 Delta, Utah, United States |
Died | August 10, 2007 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States | (aged 87)
Resting place | Holladay Memorial Park 40°39′44″N 111°49′51″W / 40.6622°N 111.8308°W |
Spouse(s) | Ruth Wright |
Children | James H. Faust Janna R. Coombs Marcus G. Faust Lisa A. Smith Robert P. Faust |
Parents | George A. Faust Amy Finlinson |
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James Esdras Faust (July 31, 1920 – August 10, 2007) was an American religious leader, lawyer, and politician.[1] Faust was Second Counselor in the First Presidency of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) from 1995 until his death, an LDS Church apostle for 29 years, and a general authority of the church for 35 years.
Early life
Faust was born to George A. Faust and Amy Finlinson in
On April 22, 1943, Faust married Ruth Wright, whom he had met at Granite High School. The wedding took place during a short leave during his military service, and they were
Career
Faust graduated from the University of Utah in 1948 with a B.A. and Juris Doctor.[3] After graduation, he worked in a law firm in Salt Lake City.[citation needed]
In 1962, he was elected president of the Utah Bar Association, where he served for one year. The same association awarded him its Distinguished Lawyer Emeritus Award in 1996. During the 1960s, he was named to the Utah Legislative Study Committee and later to the Utah Constitutional Revision Commission.[4]
Faust served in the
Faust was appointed by
In 1997, by legislative decree, Faust was made an honorary citizen of São Paulo, Brazil[7] and received a national Brazilian citizenship award.[6] "James Esdras Faust Street" in Campinas, Brazil was named in his honor by the city mayor in 2007.[8]
Church service
In 1949, at the age of 28, Faust became a
Faust was called as an Assistant to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on October 6, 1972 and served in that capacity until October 1, 1976.[2] At that time, the position was eliminated and he entered the First Quorum of the Seventy. In 1975, he presided over the Brazil area of the church. During his tenure, the São Paulo Brazil Temple was announced.
Before the 1978 revelation reversing the priesthood ban for men of African descent, Faust was head of the church's International Mission, with jurisdiction for Africa. Spencer W. Kimball privately consulted with Faust several times leading up to the change in policy.[9]
Faust was
He served in the Quorum of the Twelve until being set apart as Second Counselor in the First Presidency to church president Gordon B. Hinckley on March 12, 1995.[2] He remained in that position until his death on August 10, 2007.[11] Faust, together with Hinckley and First Counselor Thomas S. Monson, constituted the longest continuous serving First Presidency in the history of the LDS Church.[12]
Family and death
Faust and his wife, Ruth, raised five children: James Hamilton Faust, Janna R. Coombs, Marcus G. Faust, Lisa A. Smith, and Robert P. Faust. At the time of his death, they had 25 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.
Published works
- Faust, James E. (2004). Finding Light in a Dark World. Deseret Book Company. ISBN 1-57345-100-2.
- —— (2002). True Gifts of Christmas. Eagle Gate Publishers. ISBN 1-57008-729-6.
- —— (2001). Stories from my Life. Deseret Book Company. ISBN 1-57345-968-2.
- —— (1990). Reach up for the Light. Deseret Book Company. ISBN 0-87579-418-1.
- —— (1980). To Reach Even unto You. Deseret Book Company. ISBN 0-87747-807-4.
Faust also authored; "In the Strength of the Lord: The Life and Teachings of James E. Faust" Hardcover – October, 1999[13]
Hymns
Faust co-wrote the words to the LDS hymn "This is the Christ".[14][15]
Notes
- ^ a b "President James E. Faust, Beloved Shepherd". www.churchofjesuschrist.org. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j "President James E. Faust timeline". Deseret Morning News. 2007-08-10. Archived from the original on 2010-07-13. Retrieved 2007-08-10.
- ^ "President James E. Faust dies at age 87". Deseret. 2007-08-11. Retrieved 2022-03-08.
- ^ Neal A. Maxwell (August 1995). "President James E. Faust: 'Pure Gold'". Ensign. p. 12.
- ^ Stack, Peggy Fletcher (2007-08-12), "Faust pulled for Democrats", Salt Lake Tribune, archived from the original on 2011-06-29, retrieved 2011-09-22
- ^ a b c d "President James E. Faust Remembered". LDS Church press release. 2007-08-14. Retrieved 2007-08-14.
- ^ "James Esdras Faust receives Paulistano citizenship". Radar Municipal. June 10, 1997. Retrieved July 27, 2017 – via Google News.[dead link]
- ^ "Lei 13182/07 - Lei nº 13182 de 14 de dezembro de 2007, Câmara Municipal de Campinas". Jusbrasil.
- ^ Kimball, Edward (2008). "Spencer W. Kimball and the Revelation on Priesthood": 48. Retrieved 19 April 2016.
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(help) - ^ Rendell N. Mabey and Gordon T. Allred. Brother to Brother: The Story of the Latter-day Saints missionaries who took the gosepl to Black Africa. Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1984. p. 82-86.
- ^ "President James E. Faust dies at age 87". Deseret Morning News. 2007-08-11. Archived from the original on 2007-08-18. Retrieved 2007-08-10.
- ^ Taylor, Michael D. "Lengths of Service for the First Presidency and the Quorum of the Twelve". rsc.byu.edu. Brigham Young University. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ Avant, Gerry (23 July 2005). "President Faust recounts fulfilling 85 years". thechurchnews.com. Deseret News Publishing Company. Retrieved 25 February 2023.
- ^ "The Official Site of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir". Archived from the original on 2007-12-10. Retrieved 2007-10-22.
- ^ LDSMusicNews.com - Music reviews, latest releases and just great people Archived October 27, 2006, at the Wayback Machine
References
- Wm. Grant Bangerter, "Elder James E. Faust: Sharing His Love for the Lord", Ensign, October 1986, p. 6.
- Bell, James P. (1999). In the Strength of the Lord: The Life and Teachings of James E. Faust. Deseret Book Company. ISBN 1-57345-580-6.
- Eleanor Knowles, "Elder James E. Faust: Assistant to the Council of the Twelve", Ensign, January 1973, p. 14.
- "President James E. Faust dies at 87", Deseret News, 10 August 2007