TrendZion

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

1. 1853·Orson Pratt·Apostle
   without taking efficient measures by legislative action to suppress them. And, third, the great sin of lying against what God has revealed in the Book of Mormon for the salvation of the nations, to prepare them for the coming of his Son. These are three of the most prominent evils of which this nation must most heartily repent, if they would escape the threatened evils with which they will otherwise most assuredly be visited.
   The Seer — apostle_bookcopy citation
2. 1899·James E. Talmage·Apostle
   21. The Archeology and Ethnology of the western con- tinent contribute valuable corroborative evidence in support of the Book of Mormon. These sciences are confessedly unable to explain in any decisive manner the origin of the native American races; nevertheless, investigation in this field has yielded some results that are fairly definite, and with the most important of tliese the I5ook of ^lormon account is in general accord. Among the most prominent
   The Articles of Faith — apostle_bookcopy citation
3. 1980·Marion G. Romney·Apostle
   “And they shall remain under this condemnation until they repent and remember the new covenant, even the Book of Mormon” ( D&C 84:54–57 ).
   The Book of Mormon — cojccopy citation
4. 1983·L. Tom Perry·Apostle
   “We would say to the brethren, seek to know God in your closets, call upon him in the fields. Follow the direction of the Book of Mormon, and pray over and for your families, your cattle, your flocks, your herds, your corn, and all things that you possess; ask the blessing of God upon all your labors, and everything that you engage in.” ( History of the Church, 5:31.)
   “Our Father Which Art in Heaven” — cojccopy citation
5. 1991·Boyd K. Packer·Apostle
   A testimony of the gospel of Jesus Christ, a witness that the Book of Mormon is true, comes in a delicate, refined spiritual communication. It is described in the scriptures as light (see D&C 88:11, 67 ), as burning in the bosom. It is best described as a feeling (see 1 Ne. 17:45 ).
   Reverence Invites Revelation — cojccopy citation
6. 2000·James E. Faust·Apostle
   The Book of Mormon is the word of God and, as the Prophet Joseph Smith said, is the keystone of our religion and another testament of Jesus as the Christ and the Redeemer of all mankind.
   The Shield of Faith — cojccopy citation