WHEN THE PRIDE BROKE — The Return of Thomas B. Marsh

“WHEN THE PRIDE BROKE — The Return of Thomas B. Marsh” is one of Telestial Sounds’ most heartfelt and redemptive compositions — a song about falling from grace, wandering in sorrow, and finding forgiveness in the arms of a merciful Savior. Thomas B. Marsh was the first President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, a man of faith, leadership, and divine purpose. Yet pride, misunderstanding, and offense led him away from the Church — away from the light. For nearly two decades, he wandered spiritually and physically, haunted by regret. But time and distance could not silence the voice of redemption. In his later years, Thomas returned — weary, broken, and humble — pleading with the Saints for forgiveness. His story became one of repentance, humility, and divine mercy. “The Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart.” — 1 Samuel 16:7 This song captures that journey — from glory to grief, from pride to peace. It’s a reminder that no soul is beyond the reach of grace. ________________________________________ 📖 SCRIPTURAL FOUNDATIONS ACROSS THE STANDARD WORKS Doctrine and Covenants — Section 112:10 “Be thou humble; and the Lord thy God shall lead thee by the hand, and give thee answer to thy prayers.” Given during Thomas B. Marsh’s presidency, this revelation foreshadowed his fall — and the path he would later walk to find humility again. Doctrine and Covenants — Section 112:15–16 “Exalt not yourselves; rebel not against my servant Joseph; for verily I say unto you, I am with him, and my hand shall be over him.” A sacred reminder of how pride blinds even the chosen, and how rebellion severs the Spirit — until repentance restores it. Old Testament — Isaiah 1:18 “Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow.” Thomas’s return fulfills this promise — proof that no sin lies beyond the cleansing reach of Christ. New Testament — Luke 15:11–24 (The Prodigal Son) “For this my son was dead, and is alive again; he was lost, and is found.” Like the prodigal, Thomas’s homecoming was quiet but celestial — a soul reborn through humility. Book of Mormon — Alma 36:20–24 “My soul was filled with joy as exceeding as was my pain!” This same joy filled the heart of a man who had once walked away from Zion but found his way back home. Pearl of Great Price — Moses 7:62 “Righteousness will I send down out of heaven; and truth will I cause to sweep the earth.” Thomas’s repentance became part of that sweeping truth — a living testimony that righteousness is restored through repentance. ________________________________________ Thomas B. Marsh’s story is a mirror for every believer. We all fall. We all stumble. But the miracle isn’t in never falling — it’s in rising again, with Christ’s hand outstretched. This song is not merely about a man; it is about the journey of every soul who must learn humility before heaven. From leadership to loss, from pride to peace, Thomas’s story teaches that redemption is never too late. And when pride finally breaks — grace begins to sing. #ThomasBMarsh #WhenThePrideBroke #TelestialSounds #DoctrineAndCovenants #Repentance #Forgiveness #LDSMusic #ChristianMusic #FaithRestored #ProdigalSon #RedemptionSong #PrideAndHumility #GospelSoundtrack #FaithAndMercy #ComeUntoChrist