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Last updated on April 15, 2025.
Jonathan Golden Kimball was a leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving as a member of the First Council of the Seventy from 1892 until his death in 1938. He is considered one of the most colorful and beloved of the church's general authorities. In the years since his death, "Uncle Golden" has become a near legendary character among church members, possibly comparable to what Will Rogers or Mark Twain are to the general American public.
If it were not for repentance and forgiveness, I would become discouraged and discontinue my labors.
I won't go to Hell for swearing because I repent too damn fast!
I want to advise this people, if the Lord ever does give you an inspiration, for heaven's sake write it down and remember it.
No man has any influence or power for good when angry.
We need revelation for the calling of officers in the Church. Men should not be called merely through impression.
What can God do for a liar who refuses to repent? Can the Lord save him? He can’t claim salvation. Baptizing him in water will not settle the trouble, unless you keep him under.