TrendZion

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

1. 1853·Brigham Young·Prophet
   I will say, for one, so far as it concerns my own feelings, my brethren are at liberty to talk about that that is in their hearts. This is my privilege, and I wish it to be understood that it is the privilege of those who shall address this Conference. If they want to preach us a discourse on doctrine—on the gathering of Israel, for instance, they are at liberty so to do. If any one wishes to preach the first principles of the Gospel—repentance and baptism, with the gifts, he is at liberty.
   The Temple Corner Stones—The Apostleship, etc. — jodcopy citation
2. 1857·Heber C. Kimball·Apostle
   Lay up your stores, and take your silks and fine things, and exchange them for grain and such things as you need, and the time will come when we will be obliged to depend upon our own resources; for the time is not far distant when the curtain will be dropped between us and the United States. When that time comes, brethren and sisters, you will wish you had commenced sooner to make your own clothing. I tell you, God requires us to go into home manufacture; and, prolong it as much as you like, you have got to do it.
   Divine Mission of Joseph Smith—Stability of Mormonism—The Saints’ Enemies yet to Come to them for Succor—Home Manufacture—Distress of Nations — jodcopy citation
3. 1860·Brigham Young·Prophet
   How many are there here who do not like to pass by a camp of emigrants, but much prefer, if they could do so with impunity in regard to the feelings of their brethren, to go into the camp, sit down and chat, apparently with a filial feeling towards those who regard not the things of God—who treat lightly everything that is sacred? The name and character of the Being we worship they hold in derision; and yet how many of this community delight in such society? They do not realize the blessings conferred upon them. How many desire to mingle with the ungodly?
   Privileges of the Saints—Providences of God, &c. — jodcopy citation
4. 1972·Joseph Fielding Smith·Prophet
   My dear brethren and sisters: We bid you welcome once again to a general conference of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
   Counsel to the Saints and to the World — cojccopy citation
5. 1974·Spencer W. Kimball·Prophet
   Now may the Lord bless you. It is wonderful to be with you here this morning and see your great interest. I want to tell you, brethren, how we love you. We are so proud of you and every week when we pass upon new bishops, we just think there is another great man receiving his great opportunity, perhaps the greatest of his life.
   Address Given by President Spencer W. Kimball at the Welfare Services Meeting Saturday, April 6, 1974 — cojccopy citation
6. 1983·David B. Haight·Apostle
   “When it is appropriate for a prospective elder to receive the Melchizedek Priesthood, he should be ordained an elder and then become a member of the elders quorum. Age is not the determining factor for Melchizedek Priesthood ordinations for these brethren. Men are ordained to offices of the priesthood when their calling requires it and by inspiration and according to their worthiness.” (See Ensign, Nov. 1983, p. 92.)
   Become a Star Thrower — cojccopy citation