Former president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Born: April 3, 1814
Died: October 10, 1901
Lorenzo Snow (1814–1901) was an influential leader in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church), serving as its fifth President from 1898 until his death. Born in Ohio, Snow joined the LDS Church in his early twenties and quickly became known for his missionary zeal and leadership abilities. He played a significant role in the church’s expansion and settlement of Utah.
Snow’s tenure as president was marked by several notable developments. He emphasized the importance of personal revelation and individual spiritual growth, famously encapsulated in the phrase “As man now is, God once was; as God now is, man may be.” This concept, known as “the Lorenzo Snow couplet,” became a cornerstone of LDS theology.
During his presidency, Snow also focused on financial stability for the church, promoting the principles of thrift and self-reliance among its members. He encouraged the practice of tithing, which remains a central tenet of LDS doctrine.
Lorenzo Snow’s legacy extends beyond his time as President of the LDS Church. His teachings continue to shape the faith and practices of millions of Latter-day Saints worldwide, and his emphasis on personal spirituality and financial stewardship remains influential within the church today.
Lorenzo Snow’s 5 most popular quotes
- Be better today than you were yesterday, and be better tomorrow than you are today.
- The time has now come for every Latter-day Saint… to do the will of the Lord and to pay his tithing in full. That is the word of the Lord to you.
- Every man and woman who serves the Lord, no matter how faithful they may be, have their dark hours, but if they have lived faithfully, light will burst upon them and relief will be furnished.
- The idea is not to do good because of the praise of men; but to do good because in doing good we develop godliness within us, and this being the case, we shall become allied to godliness, which will in time become part and parcel of our being.
- If a person wants to enjoy the Spirit of the Lord…always cultivate a spirit of gratitude. It is the duty of every Latter-day Saint to cultivate a spirit of gratitude.
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