AUTHOR PROFILE
Barbara Thompson
Barbara Thompson is described in biographical records as an English jazz saxophonist, flutist and composer (1944–2022). The selections gathered here touch on angels, joseph smith, relief society. This profile brings the attributed quotations together with their available source information.
“Relief Society is not just a class on Sunday…. Joseph Smith advised the sisters to teach one another the gospel of Jesus Christ. He said, “The … Society is not only to relieve the poor, but to save souls.” He further said, “I now turn the key to you in the name of God, and this Society shall rejoice, and knowledge and intelligence shall flow down from this time.” …. We need to rescue “all that is finest down deep inside of [us]” so that as daughters of God we can do our part to build the kingdom of God. We will have help to do this. As Joseph declared, “If you live up to your privileges, the angels cannot be restrained from being your associates.”— Barbara Thompson
Biography at a glance
- Profile: English jazz saxophonist, flutist and composer (1944–2022)
- Quotes in this collection: 1
Life and work
The available biographical record identifies Barbara Thompson through the role above. This collection includes one quotation credited to Barbara Thompson. Each quotation page preserves its own citation, when supplied, so readers can follow the passage back to its stated context.
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