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Show LDS send Easter message The First Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Latter-day Saints has issued the following Easter season message: 'The message of the angel at the tomb of Jesus that first resurrection morning, "he is risen, is the joyful message of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to all mankind. "This transcendent event of nearly near-ly 2,000 years ago provides renewal for all 'For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.' (I Cor. 15:22). "We acknowledge the atonement and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ and add our own solemn witness to that of others that 'He was crucified, died, and rose again the third day. ' (Doctrine & Covenants 20:33) For as He testified, 'my Father sent me that I might be lifted up upon the cross.. .that I might draw all men unto me.. .to stand before me, to be judged of their works.' (3 Nephi 27:14) "At this Eastertime we invite all to contemplate the significance of the atonement, for He is risen, and is our advocate with the Father." The statement is from President Ezra Taft Benson, world leader of the Church, and his counselors in the First Presidency, President Gordon Gor-don B. Hinckley and President Thomas S. Monson. |