Because He First Loved Us: A Compilation of Discourses

In this companion volume to the bestseller To Draw Closer to God, Elder Eyring elaborates on ways in which we can more fully come to the love of God and share that love with others. More specifically, we learn how to deepen our relationship with Christ and with our Heavenly Father; pray more effectively; obtain power by making and keeping our covenants; grow as parents who can lead families to Christ; improve as teachers of the doctrines of the gospel; and extend ourselves in missionary work and charity. In his gentle and persuasive way, Elder Eyring reminds us of the depth of God’s love and defines gospel truths that will speak peace to our hearts, inspiring us to love those around us as God does—Because He First Loved Us.

Elder Henry B. Eyring was sustained as a member of the Quorum of the Twelve in April 1995. He has also served as a member of the First Quorum of the Seventy and as first counselor in the Presiding Bishopric. From 1971 to 1977 he was president of Ricks College (now BYU—Idaho), and he has served as commissioner of education for the Church Educational System. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Utah and his master’s degree and doctorate from Harvard University. He and his wife, Kathleen, are the parents of six children.