Moving in His Majesty & Power

by Neal A. Maxwell

Book Overview

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... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1590383931
• ISBN13: 9781590383933
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: Shadow Mountain
• Length: 106 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.

Customer Reviews

A KEEPER

Not his best work but it's still a keeper. There are many gems scattered throughout this very easy read. I especially enjoyed Elder Maxwell's words on the topic of conversion.

Beautiful at times, unconnected at others

In his writings and speeches, Neal A. Maxwell eloquently expressed important and pithy observations, and the results were a joy to read or to hear. Even though it is not one of Maxwell's better works, Moving in His Majesty and Power still contains some beautiful, profound thoughts. Most of the book is comprised of decent chapters on topics such as agency and conversion. (Some paragraphs will be familiar to readers of his Conference addresses.) Towards the end, one chapter is almost entirely unconnected paragraphs, as though from a book of quotations or a daily calendar. Later, the book recovers and has some beautiful concluding pages.

"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.

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