If They Had Been Permitted to Tarry

by Ben Crowder

Dated 2025

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If They Had Been Permitted to Tarry

by Ben Crowder

Artist Information

Name: Crowder, Ben

Location(s): United States

State or City: Utah

Gender: Male

Website: https://bencrowder.net/

Instagram: @bencrowder

Email: ben.crowder@gmail.com

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Technique & Style

Abstract, Digital illustration

Additional Info

Notes

Artist Statement: December 3, 2025. A reference to D&C 137:7–9. “Thus came the voice of the Lord unto me, saying: All who have died without a knowledge of this gospel, who would have received it if they had been permitted to tarry, shall be heirs of the celestial kingdom of God; also all that shall die henceforth without a knowledge of it, who would have received it with all their hearts, shall be heirs of that kingdom; for I, the Lord, will judge all men according to their works, according to the desire of their hearts.” Made with Figma, Procreate, and Affinity.

Church Name

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints