Comments about ‘A vote of thanks for a powerful individual’

Again,Bro.Card nails some essential truths of the man.I do not think most of the church really understands the impact this one man has had on this church.His imprint began long before the mantle was his.I remember sitting in a hotel room in Billings,Mt.in 1984,just having flown in from Seattle.Watching a SLC TV station,not KSL,they proclaimed the most influential man in Utah to be Gordon B.Hinckley.There reasons were compellingbecause of all the irons he had in the proverbial pie.We have lost a great man,of that there is no doubt.i just think we will wake up down the road and realize just what a treasure we HAVE lost.

This was a very touching and intuitive glimpse into the leadership President Hinkley provided. President Hinkley did not always say things that I wanted to hear because it either made me feel guilty, or I didn't agree. But that is the genious of this great man. He challenged my testimony and made me really think about where I stand in relation to being worthy of the Celestial Kingdom. And even though I didn't agree, it usually meant I had (have) some growing to do as a man and spiritual being.

Brother Card always has such good remarks and reveals a great deal of insight in his writing. If ony that boy was a Republican...... hehe

As usual, Brother Card has an amazing insight and perspective to share. Br. Card emphasizes the strengths of a great prophet who wanted nothing more than for all people to know and understand what our Heavenly Father wants for us. I, for one, raise my hand in wholehearted support, and "vote of thanks" for a beloved prophet, Gordon B Hinckley. Thank you. Thank you, very much.

Amen.

Card misquotes (and thereby drastically alters) Joseph's quote. It is not "I teach them correct principles and LET them govern themselves." That suggests that he still exercises control over us. The quote is "I teach them correct principles, and they govern themselves." That is pure doctrine. When we understand correct principles, we do, in fact, govern ourselves.

Otherwise, a great article.

That was a very touching article! Thank you Bro. Card for that beautiful tribute to our dear Prophet!

AMA- Stop being so critical, everyone knows the quote, no need to act like a professor.

Bro. Card mentions President Hinckley's sponateity and humor. Some years ago I sat in a covention hall with 17,000 others. President Hinckley digressed from his comments and said that Edmonton, Alberta was not on the list for a temple but on looking at the sea of faces he thought we should be added to the list. He then added that he would have to clear it with the building committee . . . paused, grinned and said that they didn't disagree with him very often.

Thank you brother Card.

Thank you for such a brilliantly written and on the mark article. Not just for your beautiful tribute, but for your debunking of the myth of infallability.

Thank you ever so much for your article, I loved him so much.

A wonderful and beautiful article well written--it says it all !! Thank you

Kudos!

I had the great privilege of conducting a choir for the dedication of the Boise Temple. After the dedication Pres. Hinckley made it a point to shake my hand and thank me for the choir's performance. He asked me if my lovely wife was here and then asked me to bring her over so he could meet her. I shall never forget the impression he made on both of us that day. He was truly one of the most spiritual people I have ever met.

Very insightfull article! I had not realized how Pres. Hinkley streamlined alot of manual details. I once had the chance to shake Pres. Hinkley's hand, and he seemed as excited to meet me as I was to meet him!

Mr. Card,

You have a gift. You always get past the cliche' and the "mythology" and resonate with intelligence, humility and keen spiritual insight. Thank you and don't stop writing for and about the saints! As for President Hinckley, my love to you and the legacy you have given us.

Brother Card,
You have a way with words that is incredible. I enjoy your books and very much enjoyed your insightful comments concerning President Hinckley. I believe your view of the Prophet and our church is outstanding, thank you.

Orson,

It's great to have such a gifted person like yourself as a member and advocate in the church. The article was very insightful and even reassuring. Question: Is it harder to preach a sermon as a columnist or a novelist?

Brother Card,
Thank you for your succinct & inspiring comments regarding Pres. Hinckley. So true. Truly one of the great leaders of our dispensation.

Mr. Card,

You need to look at Chapter 2 of our current Priesthood and Relief Society lesson manuals and you will realize that you are wrong in your (and Pres. Hinckley's) assessment that "I don't know that we teach it. I don't know that we emphasize it...", concerning the doctrine that God was once a man. There are dozens of resources published by the church that espouse that particular doctrine. It is outside the realm of possibility that President Hinckley could not know that this has been described as a BASIC and the FIRST principle of the restored gospel, to know the true nature of God, and Jesus Christ whom He sent. (from a struggling saint...)

Br. Card, you err in asserting that the Snow couplet is the source of that particular doctrine. In fact, Joseph's King Follett discourse (which appears as a two-part lesson in the 1985 RS manual, and in a 1971 Ensign article) is the source. Snow simply paraphrases a significant portion of the KFD.

Other than that small point, great article. Thanks!

Figuroa,

From reading histories of Joseph Smith and Lorenzo Snow, it was clear to me that Lorenzo Snow told that couplet to Joseph Smith before Joseph said anything on the subject. Joseph quickly agreed with the statement, but whether or not he knew of the truth at the time is uncertain. However, it is clear that after that fact Joseph taught the doctrine.