“Earth’s Crammed with Heaven” | LeGrand Richards | October 1977
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Elder LeGrand Richards, author of A Marvelous Work and a Wonder, shares some reminiscences from his many years in missionary work for the Church.
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"I greet all of you wonderful students and your teachers here this morning and tell you how proud I am of all of you and of this great institution and of your desire to be here for what this institution can offer to you. I appreciate the music and I appreciate that lovely prayer by Brother Ricks; I need it badly. So I pray the Lord will bless me while I stand here this morning.
In trying to think what I might say to you that would be of most interest, I decided that I would not preach doctrine to you. (I could do that-if you do not believe it, read A Marvelous Work and a Wonder and Israel! Do You Know?) I imagine that I might be the oldest person here this morning (there could be others, but I doubt that), so I figure that I have seen more things during my period of mortality than any of you have. You know that it is a habit of old people to reminisce-I thought that first I would tell you a few things out of ancient history; and then, with all these missionaries over here, I might end up with some missionary stories.
First, you have already been told by President Oaks that I am the oldest living General Authority. I want to tell you that I have known all of the General Authorities of this Church since the days of Wilford Woodruff, and I think I have heard all these Brethren preach. That is a good many General Authorities when you count all the members of the Twelve that there have been, and all the presidents of the Church. My father raised us in the country, out in Tooele, and there never passed a conference after we were old enough to sit still when he did not bring his boys-three of us-in to attend the general conferences. Of course, we did not have automobiles in those days, nor paved roads; but with the old white-top and our team we would drive in. My father wanted his boys to know all of the General Authorities of the Church, so he wanted us to attend all the conferences so we could hear them speak.
I was in the Salt Lake Tabernacle when Wilford Woodruff delivered what I think was the last talk he gave before he died, that in which he told how marvelously the Spirit of the Lord had guided and directed him through the years of his life. It has been over eighty years ago, but I can remember to this day some of the things that he spoke in that conference. I am going to mention a couple of them; you have heard them, but I heard him give them.
While he was traveling with his wife in the South, once in the middle of the night the Spirit said, “Get up and move your team and wagon.” He got up out of his wagon and moved his team from where it was tied to an oak-then along came a twister and picked that oak up and threw it right where his wagon had been standing. That oak had stood a hundred years, and yet while he was in his wagon that night a twister came and picked it up. And I can hear Brother Woodruff saying, “If I hadn’t listened to the Spirit of the Lord, it might have cost us our lives.” Then he told, in that same conference, about bringing a group of converts from Great Britain. They landed down in New Orleans and he was negotiating with a captain there to take them up the river to St. Louis, where they had arranged to cross the plains to these valleys of the mountains. And, he said, while he was negotiating, something said, “Don’t go on that boat, neither you nor your people.” So he thanked the captain and they did not embark. That boat had no more than sailed up the river when it caught fire and burned, and not a soul on it was saved. And I can hear President Woodruff as he stood there, all these eighty years ago, saying, “If I hadn’t listened to the promptings of the spirit of the Lord, we wouldn’t have had Brother So-and-so [naming one of the good Brethren] and Brother So-and-so”-another of the good Brethren who was with him in that group he brought from Europe."
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Back in 1972-3 I was on a mission in England and met Elder Richards in the Reading Chapel near Slough England. He was standing alone in the foyer as I entered the building and came up to me and my companion to shake our hands and greet us. I did not recognize him but when he shook my hand I felt a powerful spirit and was dazed by it. I walked away wondering what had just happened to me and who was that man that he would have such an effect on me. A few minutes later he walked by me in the hall and the spirit told me who he was. I have never forgotten and never will forget that experience.
Thank you for sharing that great story!
One of my favorite talks! Always uplifting every time I listen!
Thank you BYU! Great man Legrand Richard!❤lot of wisdom i learn
Elder Legrand Richards was an amazing man of God. Growing up I remember always looking forward to hearing him talk. He had a sense of humor that never quit, as you heard from his talk. Can you imagine what he was like to just be around him on a day by day basis. Such an inspiring man!!!!!!!
More more more please byuspeeches! We can’t get enough of LeGrand Richards….and I’m sure he has something else he wants to tell us ;)
I absolutely love to listen to this inspiring man of God. He is informative, hilarious, loving, kind, intelligent, trustworthy, truthful, and very clearly cares deeply about each and every one of us. He is true to his calling to bring us to Christ, safety, salvation, happiness, peace, and joy. I am very grateful.
Such a treasure of a man, and a humble servant of God! What a fine example of simple, powerful faith and good works! Looked every minute of this! Thank you!!!😇🥰
He is so awesome to listen to so excited about what he has to say. Makes me so happy about being a member.
Love Elder Richards’ energy and spirit. He was one of a kind.
I love Elder Richards. I met him when I was a teenager. He was so funny and sweet. Thanks for this talk.
I met this man at A family reunion many years ago. He is my grandfather’s cousin and beloved of all who know him!
LeGrand Richards book was good to read. I had no idea he was so humorous too!
Enthusiasm, excitement, fire radiated from this gentleman. Beautiful!!
I was privileged to hear Elder Richards in the Marriott center and in the tabernacle and I’ll never forget the spirit I felt! I went up after the talk and he was gracious enough to sign my scriptures. What an extraordinary man of faith!
Awesome to hear the wisdom from back then.
Wow how wonderful words with all truth
My favorite Gospel Writer because he is! A Marvelous Work And A Wonder is the greatest description of the Gospel and its Restoration than any man has written so far! A Spiritual Knowledge Encyclopedia Elder Legrand Richards is my HERO!!!
Thank you BYU Speeches for putting this content out, it gives me a variety of things to watch, a bit of conference, speeches, and BOM, keep doing what you are doing, I personally love some of Hinckley's talks, even if I do not remember him being born years before his passing, 3 prophets so far, all of them wonderful!
What an amazing man. There's so much wisdom in his talk.
I attended this during the fall semester at BYU right before I served my mission in 1978. It was very entertaining to see such a humble yet humorous apostle.
Love Legrand Richard!great man on earth❤thank you byu💖
Elder Richard's is sweet, inspiring and humorous! Wonderful talk!❤️
Great talk! Love the story about the debate on his mission.
I loved listening to LeGrand Richards as a child.
Loved listening to the accounts of this dear servant of God!
What a wonderful humble servant of our heavenly father! I can hardly wait to meet these amazing followers of Christ!
Me too🎉
I was there, many years ago, I love listening to it again. He's a treasure!
We are glad you enjoyed it!
A Marvelous Work and a Wonder!
Oh how I wish my memory was half as good as Brother Richard's. These are jewels. What a fascinating handful of inspired stories. I wish I had known him... This has been fun, thank you
This was my first book, marvelous work and a Wonder , that caused me to run a lot faster because I understood more about the savior and the principals I needed to start living. If you haven't read this book I would highly advise you to do it, it would be beneficial to you.
He was so joyful and interesting to listen too. We always wore him out in family reunions with speaking to us.
Thank you! That was a wonderful talk😁
He spoke in my institute of religion class in1979. He talked about young people should be righteous enough to marry anyone not just the “one”. I think he was saying don’t wait to hear angels sing when you choose the right person to marry.
What a delightful talk to come across. I remember him.
I so enjoyed this talk. If your wondering if you should watch it I say yes! I don’t always care for older talks. This one with LeGrand Richards is a pleasure to watch. Full of personality,doctrine, and humor. It’s a great mix.
I have his book a marvellous work in the wonder and I’m embarrassed to say I have never gotten past the first two pages but after watching him talk and I remember seeing him once when I returned back to church on General conference he is one of the greatest
It's a marvelous book! Before my mission 40 years ago I read it. What great preparation to serve!
All the you g men used to read it or take it with them on their missions
Did you manage to read that book? ❤
he is full of love and has a great spirit.
There has never been anyone like Elder LeGrand Richards, what a spiritual powerhouse. Can talk for hours with no notes, just teach, lift and inspire.
Oh, how I love LeGrand ichards!!!
I appreciate his sharing the testimony of his grandmother about Sidney Rigdon sounding amd looking like Brigham Young. My own great grandfather left the exact same testimony for us to read. It's very special to me.
Actually, it was Brigham Young who looked and sounded like Joseph Smith. 👌
yes I think you have your names mixed up.
"The more I learn about it .. the more wonderful it becomes".
My feelings exactly --- after 66 years 🥰 💞 👌
Amazing! A Marvelous work and a Wonder was a powerful source for me as I investigated the church in the 1970s…What a blessing to be able to hear this talk from him all these years later!
He was our joy when we were stuck during lockdown in our mission.
Such an enjoyable talk from an extraordinary man.
I was in a stake conference which he Spoke I was only 9yrs old . He was a dynamic speaker . This was in Safford Arizona
I was privileged to be a BYU student and to be in attendance at this wonderful talk by Elder Richards. Even ran into him later in the day at Utah Valley Hospital while delivering flowers. Sat down on the bench beside him and reminded him that earlier that summer I'd been in his office in SLC when he set my parents apart to preside over the Seattle Washington Mission. In my opinion, LeGrand Richards is the greatest missionary in modern times and being able to know him was a blessing I will always appreciate. We love you Elder Richards!
Thank you for sharing your story. A great man spirit will always linger around the people he touched spiritually even after he is gone. Even the Relief Society sisters. Where there is a great man there is always a great woman next to him. I have got to read his book, which is excellent read.
What a great talk.
The missionary story about sharing the priesthood was absolutely wonderful, felt the spirit and laughed through this whole talk… absolutely wonderful
Very excellent talk
What a faithfull and lovely man he was !!!
Elder Richards is a great example of a life long missionarie. Thank you for your service
His spirit is a GIANT! I can't wait to see him in the afterlife or when Jesus Christ returns 🙏🏼💞🫂
I loved meeting him in person in the 70’s ❤️🙏🏼 Yes! The gospel is true!
I’m so grateful to him talking about miracles! Earth is crammed with heaven! Let’s take off our shoes!
This was just a few months before he sealed my aunt and uncle in the Salt Lake temple, the first sealing I ever attended. It was beautiful!
I was 16 when I met this wonderful man of god in Southampton chapel England. So kind friendly and humble, he was so interested in our lives.
Missouri July 7th, 2022. Love you all
How lovely to listen to this man.
Sure wish the leadership gave talks like this again
Wow❤❤❤❤
Amen.
The correct translation is "therefore NOT leaving the principles of the doctrines of Christ" Joseph Smith put that back in where it had been removed
11:42 - 🤣 I love this man!
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The date is labeled wrong. But this is wonderful 👍
Who was the Catholic from Littleton, CO?
Does anyone have the scripture reference for 24:38 where he talks about the Bible declaring an apostasy and a restoration of the Gospel in the latter days? I’ll look for myself too but if anyone has input I’d appreciate it
He doesn't have a reference to a particular scripture in his speech. However, I'm leaving the links for both the apostasy of the early christian church and restoration pages from the topical guide so you can see possible scriptures he's referencing.
www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/tg/restoration-of-the-gospel?lang=eng
www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/tg/apostasy-of-the-early-christian-church?lang=eng
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Old expressions die hard for example when he said "we converted" that is an old expression and it is incorrect, God is one that brings about conversion by the person's request
1977
Thanks for catching this!
@@byuspeeches Thank you so much for this talk . I was able to meet Elder Legrand Richards in the MTC... Before leaving to Bolivia. I love this brother.. truly brave and an amazing missionary. The gospel has been such a blessing in my life. We are so blessed to have such amazing leaders
totally clickbait... I thought "1997?! LeGrand Richards?! Man a talk from him coming back from the other side on how earth is crammed with heaven has GOT to be good, with his first hand experience of heaven!" Ends up it was just a talk from 1977
Sorry for the mistake haha
@@byuspeeches No problem... couldn't resist the joke ;-) great talk
Lagrand Richards died in 1983. This was not given in 1997
Funny I never did hear about earth crammed with heaven
I was thinking the same. Then I heard it stated near the very end.
@@kevinpyne24 Yes, he's quoting his grandmother in the final minute of the talk!
ok thanks! It was a quote from Elizabeth Barret Browning
I feel that this man's testimony provided Satan the necessity of stepping up his game. Otherwise, I believe Elder Richards' faith, enthusiasm, and understanding of the Word of God would have converted the world. Would that we all had testimonies so firm.
The devil was going to step up his game anyway because these are the last days and that was the whole plan anyway