TrendZion

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

1. 1915·John A. Widtsoe·Apostle
   However, that the equality of opportunity, be- longing to the Great Plan, ma}^ be preserved, it be- comes necessary for all, whether weak or strong, to support each other. Differing attainments must be forgotten in the desire to permit all to develop their powers to the utmost, and thus to achieve joy both here and hereafter. The great problem of every age is how to keep together, as one body, the many who, because of their differing wills, have become differ- ent in their powers and attainments.
   Rational Theology — apostle_book⧉
2. 1938·Stephen L Richards·Apostle
   In what does the joy of man consist? There are two things : first, an eternal progression in intelligence, knowledge and power that leads to perfection, even as Christ is perfect; and, second, companionship with God in his presence and in the presence of his Son.
   Elder Stephen L Richards — April 1938 General Conference [address 3 of 4] [derivation] — conference_report⧉
3. 1954·Marion G. Romney·Apostle
   Your performance in the fulfilment of this "royal law" gives me great joy and inspires in me a hope for an early redemption of Zion. With all my heart I salute you.
   Elder Marion G. Romney . — October 1954 General Conference [address 2 of 4] [derivation] — conference_report⧉
4. 1970·Mark E. Petersen·Apostle
   This is why we Latter-day Saints have prophets. And this is why we sustain Joseph Fielding Smith as a prophet and a seer to our people, which we do joyfully and with all our hearts.
   Elder Mark E. Petersen — April 1970 General Conference [derivation] — conference_report⧉
5. 1982·Mark E. Petersen·Apostle
   But marvelous as will be our resurrection, joyfully as we will welcome our victory over death, salvation in His kingdom is quite another matter. It comes only to those who faithfully obey His commandments and accept all of His ordinances.
   Believers and Doers — cojc⧉
6. 1995·Jeffrey R. Holland·Apostle
   We could remember Christ’s miracles and His teachings, His healings and His help. We could remember that He gave sight to the blind and hearing to the deaf and motion to the lame and the maimed and the withered. Then, on those days when we feel our progress has halted or our joys and views have grown dim, we can press forward steadfastly in Christ, with unshaken faith in Him and a perfect brightness of hope (see 2 Ne. 31:19–20 ).
   “This Do in Remembrance of Me” — cojc⧉