To Draw Closer to God: A Collection of Discources [Paperback]

Henry B. Eyring (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 2004

The Lord said to Joseph Smith, "Draw near unto me and I will draw near unto you; seek me diligently and ye shall find me; ask, and ye shall receive; knock and it shall be opened unto you." (D&C 88:63.) In To Draw Closer to God, Elder Henry B. Eyring explains some of the ways we can claim these promises. In his thoughtful, spiritual style, he discusses such topics as learning to hear the Lord's voice, choosing to be good, overcoming trials of faith, strengthening the family, surrendering to Christ, and helping others draw closer to the Lord.

Elder Eyring writes, "Yield your heart unto God. Ask him what it is he would have you do. Know that he will have prepared a way for you to do it, even under great difficulties. Ask him how he would have you share what you have with others, and you will feel his love. He lives and he loves you. He wants you to come home again."

If you would like to have the Spirit of the Lord with you more often, if you would like to feel closer to your Father in Heaven and have him be closer to you, you'll appreciate the insights and messages in this collection of inspiring discourses

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About the Author

Elder Henry B. Eyring was sustained as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 1, 1995, and ordained an apostle on April 6, 1995. He has also served as a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy and as first counselor in the Presiding Bishopric. From 1971 to 1977 he was president of Ricks College (now BYU-Idaho), and he has also served as commissioner and deputy commissioner of education for the Church Educational System. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah and his master’s degree and doctorate from Harvard University. He and his wife, Kathleen Johnson Eyring, are the parents of six children.

Product Details

• Paperback: 199 pages
• Publisher: Deseret Book Company (May 2004)
• ISBN-10: 1590383222
• ISBN-13: 978-1590383223
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 4.3 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #535,233 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars exceptional collection of thought and counsel, August 5, 2008

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Magic Man (Brigadoon) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: To Draw Closer to God: A Collection of Discources (Paperback)

In this selective collection of discourses, Brother Eyring teaches us how to hear the Lord, how to heed, and how to help others. In almost every chapter, I found myself making abundant marginal notes, sometimes to remind myself to implement a piece of counsel in my life, sometimes to emphasize how true a point felt, and other times to make sure that I remember a point for when the opportunity to apply to arises. The counsel I read in this book has affected how I read the scriptures, how I pray, how I listen to lessons and talks in church, and how I will approach friends struggling with their faith. These aren't changes because of what seem like good ideas (although they are) but rather because the teachings feel true.

Perhaps this book is better than the average "Teachings" volume because of its selectiveness. With only 15 talks, each talk in this slim volume exhibits insights and inspiration.

I recommend this book highly, as one of the two most spiritual (non-scriptural) volumes I have ever read; the other is Yearning for the Living God: Reflections from the Life of F. Enzio Busche. I intend to gift this book liberally.

Many of the talks are also available on-line. I list the talks and where they were given, with an asterisk by those I found particularly helpful during this reading. I'm sure that next time I will be inspired by different passages.

Part I: Hearing
*1 Ears to Hear (GC, April 1985)
*2 "Listen Together" (BYU fireside, Sep 1988)
3 Learning to Hear the Lord's Voice (Logan Institute of Religion, Jan 1992)

Part II: Heeding
*4 Come unto Christ (BYU fireside, Oct 1989)
*5 Choose to Be Good (BYU devotional, Nov 1991)
*6 Remembrance and Gratitude (GC, Sep 1989)
*7 Trials of Faith (Ricks devotional, Feb 1988)
*8 Waiting upon the Lord (BYU fireside, Sep 1990)
9 Surrender to Christ (Ricks devotional, Sep 1993)
*10 Going Home (BYU devotional, Nov 1986)

Part III: Helping Others Draw Closer to God
11 The Spark of Faith (GC, Oct 1986)
*12 Helping a Student in a Moment of Doubt (CES religious educators, Feb 1993)
*13 The Family (CES fireside, Nov 1995)
14 A Legacy of Testimony (GC, Apr 1986)
*15 To Touch a Life with Faith (GC, Sep 1995)

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read!, January 12, 2007

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Brian Felt (Washington) - See all my reviews

This review is from: To Draw Closer to God: A Collection of Discources (Paperback)

This book is an absolute must read! Elder Eyring is a masterful teacher as he explains the principals of listening and responding to spiritual promptings and understanding the Atonement while in the service of God. This book rates third in my list of the most important books to read, aside from the scriptures, behind #1 "Believing Christ" (Robinson) and #2 "The Peacegiver" (Ferrell).

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I Came Closer, March 24, 2010

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Eric M. Palmer "epalmer9" (REXBURG, ID, US) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: To Draw Closer to God: A Collection of Discources (Paperback)

The majority of what I read is Mormon literature. I recently finished reading To Draw Closer to God and it is on the top of my list of favorite religious books because of the insight and counsel I received from Henry B. Eyring in this book. I will most likely go back and read this book again and when I do I know that I will come away with additional pearls of knowledge to apply into my life. It is definitely worth its price.

In To Draw Closer to God, Elder Henry B. Eyring explains what we can do to feel closer to our Father in Heaven. Elder Eyring, in his loving heartfelt style, discusses topics such as learning to hear the Lords voice, coming unto Christ, trials of faith, and helping others draw closer to God. Eyring quotes scriptures and other prophets and apostles to support his topics. I really enjoyed Elder Eyrings comments along with the quotes and scriptures.

Eyring Writes, "Now if you'll do these things, something wonderful will happen. The Lord will try you, but if you'll work a little bit and show him that you're willing to try, he will bless you and give you more strength and understanding".

This Book is a must read if you enjoy having the spirit of the Lord to be with you. If you are looking to come to know your Savior Jesus Christ and God better, then you will appreciate the masterful teachings of Elder Eyring as he explains the principals of listening and responding to spiritual promptings and understanding the atonement while in the service of God.