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The Work and the Glory, Volume 4: Thy Gold to Refine Kindle Edition

by Gerald N. Lund (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 159 ratings

“The Lord said he would raise up a pure people. For what, Benjamin? Why does the Lord need a pure people?” Benjamin stared into Joseph’s steady gaze for several seconds, then understanding came with absolute clarity. “Because there is yet work to be done,” he said in awe.

Joseph laughed softly. “That is exactly what I concluded. There is still much to be done. We have to establish the kingdom of God on the earth so that the kingdom of heaven may come. That takes men and women who have iron faith and steel in their commitment to the Lord.” He put both hands on Benjamin’s shoulders. “And if the Lord has to take us through the fires to find enough metal to do the job, then I say, let the fires begin. I, for one, am ready.”

In Thy Gold to Refine, volume 4 in the series The Work and the Glory, the story of the fictional Steed family enters one of the stormiest and yet most inspiring periods in Church history.

Picking up where Volume 3 left off in the summer of 1838, this book finds the Steeds, (all but daughter Melissa and her family) happily reunited in Far West, Missouri, only to be thrown into a maelstrom of intense and tragic events: the election-day battle at Gallatin; the siege of DeWitt; the Battle of Crooked River; the issuing of Governor Boggs’s extermination order; the Haun’s Mill massacre; the fall of Far West; the incarceration of the Prophet Joseph Smith; and the expulsion from Missouri Characters whom readers have come to know and love from previous volumes return here, including Joshua Steed, who, although reconciled to his family now, finds that his commission in the Missouri state militia forces him to be alighted with those opposing the Mormons.

Once again author Gerald Lund skillfully recreates dramatic scenes from Latter-day Saint history, transporting readers back in time to witness soul-stirring events and to meet unforgettable people. Readers of The Work and the Glory may well find that this new volume — with its powerful account of endurance and faith refined by the fires of affliction — is the most engaging and moving installment in the series so far.

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    December 15, 2009
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Inspiring, October 22, 2008
By Ashley

At times you want to smile and laugh, other times you weep with the Saints and all of their hardships. This novel tells of a very dark time in the Church's history, yet you still feel the light of faith and hope which kept them going.

About the Author

Gerald Lund received his B.A. and M.S. degrees in sociology from Brigham Young University, and has done post-graduate work in the New Testament and Hebrew at Pepperdine University and the University of Judaism in Los Angeles, California. Employed by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints' Church Educational System (CES) for many years, he has been a seminary teacher, an institute teacher and director, a curriculum writer, a director of college curriculum, and a zone administrator. Elder Lund is a member of the Second Quorum of the Seventy and is currently serving in the Area Presidency of the Europe West Area. Gerald Lund is among the most-read authors in Church literature. His publications have sold nearly 3,000,000 copies. Titles written by Gerald include The Work and The Glory series, The Coming of the Lord, This Is Your World, One in Thine Hand, The Alliance, Leverage Point, The Freedom Factor, and Jesus Christ, Key to the Plan of Salvation. The Kingdom and the Crown: Fishers of Men, released in 2000, is his 25th novel. Gerald and his wife, Lynn, have seven children and reside in Alpine, Utah.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0030VVOBU
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Deseret Book
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ December 15, 2009
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3.7 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 618 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1606417393
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 4 of 9 ‏ : ‎ The Work and the Glory
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 159 ratings

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Gerald N. Lund is the bestselling, award-winning author of over thirty books. His novels include THE WORK AND THE GLORY series, THE KINGDOM AND THE CROWN trilogy, THE UNDAUNTED, and his newest, FIRE AND STEEL. He has also written several books on gospel topics, including a doctrinal trilogy exploring our relationship with Heavenly Father. He received his B.A. and M.S. degrees in sociology from BYU. He also did extensive graduate work in New Testament studies at Pepperdine University, and studied Hebrew at the University of Judaism. He and his late wife, Lynn, are the parents of seven children. Visit his website www.geraldnlund.com for more.

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    5.0 out of 5 stars The Work & Glory series has become my all time favorite!!!
    Reviewed in Germany on March 10, 2004
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    In this Volume, "Thy Gold to Refine" begins in the summer of 1838 and covers one of the stormest but most inspiring periods of the History of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. The Author, Gerald N. Lund has again, with this volume written a powerful novel, filled with historical accounts of exceptional endurance and faith....A very inspirational book/novel, which stirs ones emotions in all aspects. This book as well as the rest of the volumes is very recommendable. Don't miss it!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Wondrous and riveting.
    Reviewed in Canada on October 23, 2015
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    This volume captures the spirit of those who lost everything and yet held the majesty of spirit and dignity which can only come from a deep and abiding faith in GOD.
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