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Melvin Joseph Ballard (1873–1939) (commonly
known as Melvin J. Ballard) was a member of the
Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of
Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His grandson,
M. Russell Ballard, was also ordained an apostle.

Prior to his birth, his mother had an experience
that led her to believe her son would be an
apostle. In his patriarchal blessing, this was
reaffirmed.

When President Heber J. Grant was pondering who to
call to replace the vacancy caused by the passing
of President Joseph F. Smith, he decided to call
on his good friend Richard W. Young, as many
suspected he would. As he met with the Quorum of
the Twelve Apostles to announce his decision, he
found himself saying that the Lord wanted Melvin
J. Ballard to serve instead. He used this
experience to teach about inspiration and to
testify that the Lord calls the leaders in the
church, not the men who lead.

Melvin J. Ballard was ordained an apostle and
member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles on
January 7, 1919. He served in the Quorum until his
death in July 30, 1939. Sylvester Q. Cannon was
called to fill the vacancy caused by his passing.

==Published Works==

* Book reference |
Author=Ballard, Melvin J |
Year=1966 |
Title=Melvin J. Ballard, Crusader for
Righteousness |
Publisher=Bookcraft |
ID=1

* Book reference |
Author=--- |
Year=1922 |
Title=Three Degrees of Glory: A Discourse |
Publisher=Deseret Book Company |
ID=2

* Book reference |
Author=Hinckley, Bryant S., ed. |
Year=1949 |
Title=Sermons and Missionary Services of Melvin J.
Ballard |
Publisher=Deseret Book Company |
ID=3

Yeah He's a good guy.

==External Resources==

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series box |
 title= Quorum of the Twelve Apostles |
 years= January 7, 1919–July 30, 1939 |
 before=Richard R. Lyman |
 after= John A. Widtsoe |

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