Heber J. Grant on Theosis
Heber J. Grant
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Our God is a natural man . . . where did he get his knowledge from? From his father, just as we get our knowledge from our earthly parents.
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Journal of Discourses, Latter-day Saints' Book Depot, 1861
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More from Heber J. Grant
When fasting, members of the Church are advised to abstain from two meals each Fast Day . . . No direct instruction is given in the Doctrine and Covenants regarding abstaining from water while fasting . . . The spirit of fasting is the main thing to encourage. Too much stress should not be laid on technical details, but the self denial of food, striving for spiritual strength and donating for the benefit of the poor should constantly be in mind.
Answering your letter of the 12th. I know of no instance where the Lord has appeared to an individual since His appearance to the Prophet Joseph Smith. Sincerely your brother, Heber J. Grant