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If such a thing were possible, Elder Neal A. Maxwell became even more reflective and tender toward the end of his life. Just before his passing, in July 2004, he completed this final book of thoughts and reflections.

"Moving in His Majesty and Power" includes three chapters adapted from landmark talks that have not previously appeared in any book—"The Cosmos," "Free to Choose," and "Unto This Very Purpose." Using a style reminiscent of his Whom the Lord Loveth, Elder Maxwell also ponders such themes as suffering, dealing with the onslaught of evil in today’s world, and preparing to live in a celestial culture.

Filled with original thoughts expressed in distinctive and lyrical style and celebrating his love of the Lord, this book is vintage Elder Maxwell and a fitting benediction to his vast body of inspirational writings

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #398277 in Books
• Published on: 2004-10-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 106 pages

About the Author
Elder Neal A. Maxwell, who previously served as executive vice president at the University of Utah and as Commissioner of Education for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was sustained as an Assistant to the Twelve in 1974 and called to the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles in 1981. A well-beloved speaker and author, he wrote more than twenty-five books, including Whom the Lord Loveth, The Promise of Discipleship, One More Strain of Praise, If Thou Endure It Well, and Not My Will, but Thine. Elder Maxwell passed away July 21, 2004. He and his wife, Colleen Hinckley Maxwell, have four children and twenty-four grandchildren.

Customer Reviews

A FITTING FAREWELL
Elder Neal A. Maxwell, one of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, finishes his prolific career as religious intellectual and writer with MOVING IN HIS MAJESTY AND POWER. Elder Maxwell's contributions are far-reaching to say the least. But his abilities to convey meaning in the written and spoken word were unparalleled!

MOVING IN HIS MAJESTY AND POWER is a fitting benediction to all that we have come to expect from Elder Maxwell. Though brief in its presentation, this book weighs in nicely with every other book written by this author. The eloquence, the thought and the provocative meaning are all there. A must read for all those who followed Elder Maxwell's ministry and felt a kinship with this great man.

THE HORSEMAN

"The Inexhaustible Gospel"
When the gospel of Jesus Christ is studied, it becomes..sooner or later..larger than the individual studying it. The depth and understanding of this knowledge requires more than just perfunctory reading. To grasp this requires something more of us as readers. It requires some serious thinking, pondering, praying, careful listening and then finally it requires us doing..obeying/following. When Elder Maxwell spoke he structured his wording so that not only was it elegant and stylish, but it also required listening. In this his last book, he speaks on many topics such as God's grand gift of free agency to being a daily disciple. All through this work is woven the theme of how much God cares and know us, each one, individually. That even with all the majestic work of God's hand, we..his children..are his most important work. That stars and planets are not immortal, but through the atonement of Jesus Christ, we are immortal. He closes this book with his testimony of the "marvelous work and wonder" that is the gospel. To the LDS, it is a reaffirmation of the faith. To the non-LDS, it is an affirmation of hope. This is a book that deserves to be on any Christian bookshelf.

Saying 'goodbye' to a great man.....
Anyone who has listened to Neal A. Maxwell's speeches or read his books will be aware of his command of the English language and the care he takes to make himself completely understood. This is one book where, as the preface indicates, he knew that it would very well be his last project to go into print. Considering his subject, it makes reading it all the more poignant as he condenses his thoughts in the straightforward, personal way that all who know him appreciate.
A volume well worth adding to any collection that deals with life, love and hope.