Henry B. Eyring Quotes


God does not rule in nations, but He is mindful of them. He can and does place people in positions of influence who want what is best for the people and who trust in the Lord.


Citations

Eyring, Henry B. To Draw Closer to God. Deseret Book, 1997, p. 142.

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Henry B. Eyring
Henry B. Eyring
  • Born: May 31, 1933
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Leader

Henry Bennion Eyring is an American educational administrator, author, and religious leader. Eyring has been the Second Counselor to Russell M. Nelson in the First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) since January 14, 2018. Previously, Eyring was the First Counselor to Thomas S. Monson in the First Presidency from 2008 until Monson's death on January 2, 2018. Eyring was the Second Counselor to Gordon B. Hinckley in the First Presidency from October 6, 2007, until Hinckley's death on January 27, 2008.