TrendZion

Passages drawn from the sermons and published works that carry this theme forward.

1. 1855·Amasa Lyman·Apostle
   Then if you feel discontented you may know one thing, that you are not as you should be, that you have not within you the principle that should reign there, to influence, govern, and control you; that should dictate your course, and give shape to your actions.
   Comprehensiveness of the Gospel—Truth the Bond of Union—Men Must Work Out Their Own Salvation — jod⧉
2. 1862·Brigham Young·Prophet
   I wish to inform all the inhabitants of the Territory of Utah, Jew and Gentile, bond and free, male and female, black and white, red, copper-colored and yellow, that, in organizing a State Government, we shall not infringe in the least upon the Constitution of our country, upon any principle contained in the Declaration of Independence, nor upon any constitutional law that has been enacted by the Congress of the United States. Will this step bring upon us the disapprobation of the Government of the United States? That is not for me to say; it will be as God may direct.
   Forming a State Constitution—Raising Agricultural Products—True Riches — jod⧉
3. 1886·Lorenzo Snow·Apostle
   It is now proposed to enact laws to govern the "Mormons" in Utah, similar to those passed in Idaho to afflict our people, viz: "Whoever claims membership in a church or organization, teaching or practicing the principles of Patriarchal Marriage, shall be deprived the right to vote or hold office." Thus we understand the time is at hand when, whosoever admits he is a Latter-day Saint, must feel the oppressive grasp of persecution. How many now here, are ready—having oil in their vessels, and lamps trimmed, and prepared for coming events?
   No Prominent Latter-day Saint Who Lives His Religion Need Expect Justice in the Courts—The Same Sacrifices May be Required of Modern as of Ancient Apostles—The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Established by Divine Revelation—We Will be Made Perfect by Suffering—Our Character as Latter-day Saints Must be Preserved Inviolate—Visit of Jesus to Kirtland Temple—Farewell — jod⧉
4. 1921·Orson F. Whitney·Apostle
   9. For further information on Priesthood and Church Government, the reader is referred to Sections 20, 68, 84, 107, 112 and 114, Doctrine and Covenants; also to Volume 3, p. 385 and Vol. 4, p. 207, History of the Church.
   Saturday Night Thoughts — apostle_book⧉
5. 1938·Stephen L Richards·Apostle
   "sought to perfect society, not by popular agitation or by re-organization, but by perfecting the individual. He recognized the fatal fallacy in the dream of those who hoped to make a perfect state out of imperfect individuals. The ideal social state, which he described as the kingdom of God, is a commonwealth in which all men are united and governed by a commanding love both for God and for their neighbors."
   Elder Stephen L Richards — April 1938 General Conference [address 1 of 4] [derivation] — conference_report⧉
6. 1942·Richard R. Lyman·Apostle
   I fear no yellow peril, I fear no foe that may embark from a foreign shore to do us hurt. I fear only the foe from within, this shackler of bodies, this impoverisher of industry, this moral despoiler, this corrupter of government which is called alcohol.
   Elder Richard R. Lyman — October 1942 General Conference [address 3 of 3] [derivation] — conference_report⧉