A Mighty Man Fallen

August 10, 2007 ·  
President Faust

James E. Faust, Second Counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away this morning.

From the official church newsroom:

President Faust, 87, had served in the First Presidency since 1995 and as a General Authority of the Church for 35 years. A Church statement today said that President Faust had died of “causes incident to age.”

President Faust was appointed second counselor in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on 12 March 1995. The First Presidency is the highest presiding body in the government of the Church.

I’ve always enjoyed the talks given by President Faust. They are full of both humility and doctrine. I’m saddened by the news, but can’t help but picture those on the other side of death quite ecstatic with the entrance of a spiritual giant.

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3 Responses to “A Mighty Man Fallen”

  1. Candace on August 10th, 2007 9:50 am

    I really enjoyed Elder Faust’s talks. They were always very insightful.

  2. Tara on August 10th, 2007 10:25 am

    My dad just had lunch with President Faust’s son, Marcus on Monday and
    he was telling my dad that his father wasn’t doing so well. However, I
    don’t think anyone expected him to pass quite so soon. He was a
    spiritual giant and one of my favorites! My family had the opportunity
    to be around his family on a few special occasion/holidays and there
    were three things that I have always remembered and loved…

    (1) I saw him pass by a mirror a few times and each time he stopped to
    fix his hair. I thought that was so funny that an Apostle of the Lord
    would care how he looked….I guess they are normal people too!

    (2) One New Year’s Eve as we walked into the house he greeted each of
    us with a hug and held our faces in his hands. He even told my sister
    Cortney she had beautiful eyes. I remember him being so gentle, loving
    and really quite funny!

    (3) The summer before my senior year he came to Las Vegas and spoke to
    all of the youth in the valley at Cheyenne High School. He was talking
    about our testimonies when he said, “If you don’t have one of your own
    yet, lean on mine. For I know, like the brother of Jared, that Jesus
    Christ lives”. I remember exchanging glances with my dad and wondering
    if he just said what I thought he did. Look that reference
    up…amazing testimony!

  3. Cindy Shirley on August 12th, 2007 8:05 pm

    I am sad for his family but I am sure he is in a much better place. He has touched so many people while he was here and I am sure he is doing the same on the other side. I am actually a little jealous…he is in the most peaceful and loving place. Makes you realize what a wicked world we are in. He will truely be missed by all.

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