A Lion and a Lamb

by Rand H Packer

Overview

A Return to Palmyra
In 1830, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was established in Palmyra, New York. But within a few short years, persecution had driven the Saints away from the Church’s birthplace. For many decades, northwestern New York was a hostile place for a Mormon.

However, in 1915, President Joseph F. Smith felt impressed the time had come for the Church to again have a presence there. He called Willard and Rebecca Bean to return to Palmyra.

As a former prizefighter, Willard had the temperament to withstand the unkind words and harsh treatment they received from their neighbors, while Rebecca s kind demeanor served to create friends out of former enemies.

As the couple s initial five-year calling stretched on for many years, they were instrumental in many key events, such as the acquisition of the Hill Cumorah and other prominent sites.

Most importantly, their sacrifices and faithfulness opened the way for thousands of Saints to visit Palmyra in later years and partake of the Spirit of the Lord that is there.

This is their story.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940148912972
Publisher:	Brigham Distributing
Publication date:	11/08/2013
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	180
File size:	10 MB

About the Author

As a young boy, Rand H. Packer often spent time with his grandparents, Willard and Rebecca Bean. It was from them, and from his mother Palmyra, that he nourished an avid interest in the history and happenings of the restoration of the gospel in the land of Cumorah.
Following his mission to New Zealand, he pursued a 36-year career in the Church Educational System. During that time he received a MA degree from Brigham Young University in LDS Church History and Doctrine, writing a thesis on “Four Mormon Landmarks in Western New York.”
Speaking engagements have taken him many places throughout the United States and Canada, and his writings have found publication with Bookcraft, Deseret Book, and the New Era.
Rand is a frequent guest lecturer at Church and educational gatherings such as BYU and BYU-Idaho Education Weeks. He is currently the CEO of Spouse Spice LLC, a business that is dedicated to strengthening and enhancing marriage relationships.
Rand and his wife Shirlee have nine children: Trevor, Cameron, Chipman, Spencer, Matthew, Tiffany, TJ, Shalayne, and Celisa.