Thomas S. Monson - On occasion we need to make a second effort

On occasion we need to make a second effort - and a third effort, and a fourth effort, and as many degrees of effort as may be required to accomplish what we strive to achieve.

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Monson, Thomas S. "To the Rescue." Ensign, May 2001, p. 48.

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About the Author

Thomas S. Monson

Born: August 21, 1927
Died: January 2, 2018
Nationality: American
Profession: Clergyman

Biography

Thomas Spencer Monson was an American religious leader, author, and the 16th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). As president, he was considered by adherents of the religion to be a prophet, seer, and revelator. Monson's early career was as a manager at the Deseret News, a Utah newspaper owned by the LDS Church. He spent most of his life engaged in various church leadership positions and public service.

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