In 1933, while still in Mexico, J. Reuben Clark was called by President Heber J. Grant to serve as a counselor in the First Presidency of the Church. Particularly influential in the early development of Churchwide welfare activities was J. Reuben Clark, Jr., who became a counselor to President Grant in 1933.

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Dallin H. Oaks

Dallin H. Oaks Ensign February 1992 Photograph by Eldon K. Linschoten Not long after I began to teach law, an older professor asked me a challenging question about Latter-day Saints’ belief in the United States Constitution. Earlier in his career

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > February 1992

Boyd K. Packer

President Clark described youth as “hungry for things of the Spirit [and] eager to learn the gospel.” He said: “They want it straight, undiluted. They are not now doubters but inquirers, seekers after truth.” President Clark continued: “You do not have to sneak up behind this spiritually experienced youth and whisper religion in [their] ears; you can come right out, face to face, and talk with [them

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > May 2009

Boyd K. Packer

President Clark described youth as “hungry for things of the Spirit [and] eager to learn the gospel.” He said: “They want it straight, undiluted. They are not now doubters but inquirers, seekers after truth.” President Clark continued: “You do not have to sneak up behind this spiritually experienced youth and whisper religion in [their] ears; you can come right out, face to face, and talk with [them

Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > May 2009

Thomas S. Monson

On that occasion, President David O. McKay declared, “This organization is established by divine revelation, and there is nothing else in all the world that can so effectively take care of its members.” (In Henry D. Taylor, “The Church Welfare Plan,” 1984, p. 26.) President J. Reuben Clark set the tone for the launching of this inspired effort by counseling: “[The Lord] has given us... As a publisher and printer, I had the opportunity to assist President J. Reuben Clark in the preparation of his manuscript which became the monumental book Our Lord of the Gospels.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > May 1986

Thomas S. Monson

Presiding was President Heber J. Grant, with his counselors, President J. Reuben Clark, Jr., and President David O. McKay. President J. Reuben Clark, Jr., gave clear direction on this matter: “The prime responsibility for supporting an aged parent rests upon [the] family, not upon society.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > September 1986

Dallin H. Oaks

In a message about the pioneers who crossed the plains over a century ago, President J. Reuben Clark spoke words that apply to pioneers in every age. As President Clark declared, “There is no aristocracy of birth in this Church; it belongs equally to the highest and the lowliest.” (J. Reuben Clark: Selected Papers, p. 73.) I will give some illustrations of modern pioneers.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > November 1989

Robert D. Hales

Later as a young bishop, he was taught by President J. Reuben Clark, “Be kind to the widow and look after the poor” (in Thomas S. Monson, “A Provident Plan—A Precious Promise,” Ensign, May 1986, 62).

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Robert D. Hales

Later as a young bishop, he was taught by President J. Reuben Clark, “Be kind to the widow and look after the poor” (in Thomas S. Monson, “A Provident Plan—A Precious Promise,” Ensign, May 1986, 62).

Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > May 2009

Thomas S. Monson

As President Gordon B. Hinckley and his predecessors have stated, “The home is the basis of a righteous life, and no other instrumentality can take its place nor fulfill its essential functions.” 2 Dr. Glenn J. Doman, noted author and medical authority, wrote: “The newborn child is almost an exact duplicate of an empty … computer, although superior to such a computer in almost every way. I share with you a statement made by President J. Reuben Clark Jr., who many years ago was a member of the First Presidency.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > May 2005

Thomas S. Monson

Thomas S. Monson Ensign July 2004 Some 50 years ago I received an invitation to meet with President J. Reuben Clark Jr. (1871–1961), a counselor in the First Presidency of the Church, a statesman of towering stature, and a scholar of international renown. President Clark asked me to read aloud the account found in Luke concerning the man filled with leprosy.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > July 2004

William R. Walker

The beautiful color photo was of President George Albert Smith with his counselors J. Reuben Clark Jr. and David O. McKay. Sometime later the picture in Grandma and Grandpa’s foyer was replaced by a beautiful picture of President David O. McKay and his counselors Stephen L Richards and J. Reuben Clark Jr. As a boy I certainly didn’t understand the deep significance or the process of succession in the Presidency—but I knew that the prophet had died and that we were led by a new prophet of God, with two couns...

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > May 2008

L. Tom Perry

It was President [J. Reuben] Clark who said: “The fundamental principle of all Church relief work is that it must be carried on by fast offerings and other voluntary donations and contributions. Tithing is not primarily designed for that purpose and must not be used except in the last extremity.” (J. Reuben Clark, Jr., quoted in Marion G. Romney, “Our Primary Purpose,” address delivered in Welfare Agricultural Meeting, 3 Apr. 1971, p. 1.) Through religious history we have found how the Lord blesses people when they reach out and care for the poor and the needy.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > May 1986

Thomas S. Monson

I mentioned that Clark would soon be 12, whereupon President Lee turned to him and asked, “What happens to you when you turn 12? Clark, without hesitation, said to President Lee, “I will be ordained a deacon!

Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > November 2003

James E. Faust

James E. Faust Ensign August 1996 I wish to discuss a special dimension of the gospel: the necessity for constant communication with God through the process known as divine revelation. This principle is basic to our belief. President Wilford Woodruff

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > August 1996

Dallin H. Oaks and Kristen M. Oaks

Dallin H. Oaks and Kristen M. Oaks Liahona April 2009 “He who invades the domain of knowledge must approach it as Moses came to the burning bush; he stands on holy ground; he would acquire things sacred,” said President J. Reuben Clark Jr.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > April 2009

Dallin H. Oaks and Kristen M. Oaks

Dallin H. Oaks and Kristen M. Oaks Ensign April 2009 “He who invades the domain of knowledge must approach it as Moses came to the burning bush; he stands on holy ground; he would acquire things sacred,” said President J. Reuben Clark Jr.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > April 2009

Thomas S. Monson

President J. Reuben Clark, Jr., was such a man. Citing the teachings of Jesus, he inevitably admonished us, “Be one; and if ye are not one ye are not mine.” (D&C 38:27.) It was my great privilege to know President Clark rather well.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > May 1986

Thomas S. Monson

Mine was the privilege to know rather intimately President J. Reuben Clark Jr., who served for so many years as a member of the First Presidency. One day while in a somber, reflective mood, President Clark asked if I could arrange for the printing of a picture suitable for framing.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Ensign > November 2004

Thomas S. Monson

Mine was the privilege to know rather intimately President J. Reuben Clark Jr., who served for so many years as a member of the First Presidency. One day while in a somber, reflective mood, President Clark asked if I could arrange for the printing of a picture suitable for framing.

Gospel Library > Magazines > Liahona > November 2004