TrendZion

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

1. 1937·Heber J. Grant·Prophet
   I am sure that there were in the building fully 100 people who could not get seats and they remained standing, as far as I could judge, without any of them going out during the entire service. After the close of the meeting the choir sang three very beautiful selections. One was particularly beautiful; I cannot recall the name of it, but we all decided that the singing of it on this occasion was better and sweeter than we had ever heard it sung before.
   President Heber J. Grant — October 1937 General Conference [address 13 of 18] [derivation] — conference_report⧉
2. 1945·George Albert Smith·Prophet
   Testimony comes through service, 155 — Spiritual meaning in the Church Welfare Plan, 156 — Unity required of the Saints, 158.
   President George Albert Smith — October 1945 General Conference [address 8 of 16] [derivation] — conference_report⧉
3. 1954·Hugh B. Brown·Apostle
   Humbly we thank God for the priceless privilege that has been ours to associate with the men in the service, men who are willing to die for freedom and country, and have the courage to live the principles of the gospel. We have seen them coming back from bombing missions, kneeling in their battle dress and talking to God as few men talk. Thank God for the privilege of associating with the servicemen. God bless thenu
   Elder Hugh B. Brown — April 1954 General Conference [address 2 of 2] [derivation] — conference_report⧉
4. 1968·Mark E. Petersen·Apostle
   We are confronted with the choice of whether or not we as a nation will return to God in spirit and in truth as a means of actual survival. We must choose whether we will become fully converted to him or not. To put it plainly, it is largely a case of obedience versus lip service.
   Elder Mark E. Petersen — April 1968 General Conference [address 2 of 2] [derivation] — conference_report⧉
5. 1978·Spencer W. Kimball·Prophet
   For one thing, Mormon women are basically strong, independent, and faithful. They have chosen to live by a creed and a way of life that can be demanding at best. From the earliest days of the Church, active membership has meant faith, fortitude, denial, selflessness, and good service.
   Privileges and Responsibilities of Sisters — cojc⧉
6. 1984·Thomas S. Monson·Apostle
   We of the Council of the Twelve have heard President Ezra Taft Benson describe how his father was called to fill a mission. He left behind his wife, his seven children, the farm, and all that he had. Did he lose anything? President Benson tells how his mother would gather the family around the kitchen table and there, by the flickering light of an oil-fueled lamp, read the letters from her husband. Several times during the reading there would be a pause to wipe away the tears which flowed freely. The result? Each of the children later served a mission.
   The Aaronic Priesthood Pathway — cojc⧉