About Heber J. Grant
Heber Jeddy Grant began his career as a bookkeeper and cashier before being called to the LDS apostleship on October 16, 1882, at age 25. He later succeeded Joseph F. Smith as the seventh president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter‑day Saints after Smith’s death in late 1918, and he led the church until his own passing.
![“No pains must be spared to wipe out all feeling of diffidence, embarrassment, or shame on the part of those receiving relief; [we] must be one great family of equals. The spiritual welfare of those on relief must receive especial care and be earnestly and prayerfully fostered. A system which gives…” quote by Heber J. Grant](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/f07/heber-j-grant-4570_care_no-pains-must-be-spared-to-wipe-out-all_610981.png)
![“We sing and have done so constantly, "We thank Thee, O God, for a Prophet to guide us in these latter days." [Hymns, no. 19.] There are a great many who . . . put a postscript to that and say: "Provided he guides us to suit our own fancies and our own whims." The prophets of God, from Joseph Smith…” quote by Heber J. Grant](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7f0/heber-j-grant-4570_great-man_we-sing-and-have-done-so-constantly-we-t_135665.png)
