The Life of John Taylor: Third President of the Church
About this audiobook
John Taylor, third president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day saints, espoused the work of the Lord in the last days because he had the light of truth burning within him when it was first made known to him. He lived a fearless, noble and God-like life—let those who still live seek to emulate his noble example. President Taylor was said to have been a friend to himself, a friend to his family, a friend to this people and a friend to God. He was the champion of human rights, the champion of liberty, truth and freedom. He lived a noble, useful life, full of honor and credit to himself and family, a satisfaction to the people and a glory to God.
This biography of John Taylor bears this testimony to the faithfulness and devotion of President Taylor, to his integrity to God and the love of his people. He was known to be a man determined to do right, to see justice administered, truth upheld, and honor sustained among this people. He lived to see this people pass through many changes.
Follow the life of John Taylor from a distinguished and successful missionary, through troubles of Missouri, as an apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ, a journalist in Nauvoo, editor of the Nauvoo Neighbor and other periodicals, crossing the plains from Winter Quarters, and a distinguished Legislator in the councils of the Legislature of the Territory of Utah.
Come to know the man who experienced adversity as well as prosperity, and in a great many capacities. It was said of John Taylor, that in all the positions which he occupied, he was eminently faithful and filled them with ability and with unflinching integrity to the kingdom of God on the earth.
