Description
This collection of essays from Black leaders in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints shares reflections, insights, and experiences regarding the priesthood and temple restriction and the 1978 revelation that ended it. The contributors to this volume offer four invaluable perspectives in coming to understand identity and faith in the context of a Church that once prohibited Black members from fully accessing the Lord’s promised blessings. Their wisdom and experiences can provide inspiration, encouragement, and validation to others. At the heart of so many cries to the Lord for understanding and faith, we find the same yearning: “Stay Thou nearby.” Regardless of your particular struggles and sorrows, a healing balm is found in our Savior Jesus Christ. As we draw together in unity and love with one another, we draw unto Him.