TrendZion

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

1. 1840·Joseph Smith·Prophet
   He spoke of the success attending his preaching in the Eastern cities; that the people en masse in many places were converted to the Mormon faith. That the striplings which they had sent from this wilderness to preach to the wise men and priests of the great cities, were accomplishing mighty things for the , by confounding the learned priests.
   Discourse, 1 March 1840 — jspcopy citation
2. 1857·Brigham Young·Prophet
   I have accomplished what I designed to accomplish, and I believe the brethren will join with me, at least, on one point, viz, that we started from here to rest the mind and weary the body; and so far as the body is concerned, I believe all parties will agree with me in saying that we have done that most effectually. I see one man that went for his health, —brother East. I expect that it will prove a benefit to him. Others also went for their health. It is a hard medicine to take, but the result will be beneficial.
   Journey to the North—Unanimity and Peaceful Order of the Company—Geographical Character of the Country Traversed—Good Condition and Blessings of the Saints in Zion — jodcopy citation
3. 1971·Richard L. Evans·Apostle
   I have been privileged to know some of the ablest men on earth—men of many faiths, many professions, many accomplishments, in nearly 150 countries. But I’ve never known a man who knew enough that I was willing to trust him with my everlasting life.
   Should the Commandments Be Rewritten? — cojccopy citation
4. 1975·N. Eldon Tanner·Apostle
   It would be interesting to review in our minds all the things we do every day and see how totally we depend on the laws of nature and how they must be followed to the very letter in order to accomplish our purposes.
   The Laws of God — cojccopy citation
5. 1979·David B. Haight·Apostle
   To show what can be accomplished with such love and dedication, let me share with you again the words of the Fossums. They said, “To visit one of our branches we get up at 4:00 a.m. on Sunday to catch an early bus. Sister Fossum started a little music class with the sisters during the priesthood hour. She taught the basics of directing music and discovered a thirteen-year-old girl with a perfect sense of time, who now leads the singing in sacrament meeting. Now that branch has a chorister.”
   “Feed My Sheep” — cojccopy citation
6. 1987·Ezra Taft Benson·Prophet
   “The Lord knoweth all things from the beginning,” said Nephi; “wherefore, he prepareth a way to accomplish all his works among the children of men” ( 1 Ne. 9:6 ).
   Our Divine Constitution — cojccopy citation