TrendZion

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

1. 1853·Brigham Young·Prophet
   I have always acknowledged myself a coward, and hope I always may be, to make me cautious enough to preserve myself and my brethren from falling ignobly by a band of Indians. I am satisfied that the men who follow Walker, who is the king of the Indians in these mountains, do it out of fear, and not because they have real regard for their leader. If he becomes hostile, and wishes to commit depredations upon the persons or property of this people, he shall be wiped out of existence, and every man that will follow him. This is my calculation, and I wish you to be ready for it.
   President B. Young’s Journey South—Indian Difficulties—Walker—Watching and Prayer—Thieves and Their Deserts—Eastern Intelligence—Financial State of the Church—Gaining Knowledge, etc. — jodcopy citation
2. 1857·John Willard Young·Apostle
   I am not a man of blood; but I want to see the cause of Zion flourish. I know the feelings of my brethren who have been driven by the poor, miserable devils from Kirtland to Missouri, and from there to Illinois, then across to Mississippi, and over the Plains to the valleys of the mountains; and yet the poor curses cannot let us alone.
   The Present Crisis—The Prospects of Zion and the Fall of Babylon — jodcopy citation
3. 1971·Spencer W. Kimball·Apostle
   I said to the artist: “Heaven can be in a hogan or a tent, Brother Richards, for heaven is of our own making.” I was ready to return to the picture but apparently he was not so inclined. He stood and listened intently.
   Glimpses of Heaven — cojccopy citation
4. 1973·Spencer W. Kimball·Apostle
   Brothers and sisters and friends: Much has already been said in this conference about the powerful influence for good that the family and home training have been and will be upon the rising generation. For the past three months President Harold B. Lee has been speaking through film the great story Strengthening the Home. It is going to many people in many lands and in many languages.
   The Family Influence — cojccopy citation
5. 1981·L. Tom Perry·Apostle
   Brethren, let us make of our quorums a class where we will receive the best instruction possible to guide us in our responsibilities and obligations as bearers of His holy priesthood.
   When Ye Are Prepared, Ye Shall Not Fear — cojccopy citation
6. 1993·Dallin H. Oaks·Apostle
   When I was young, I learned that great respect was owed to those who held the office of bishop. As a sign of that respect, we always addressed our bishop as Bishop Christensen or Bishop Calder or Brother Jones. We never called our bishop Mr. or by his first name, as we did in speaking to others. With the bishop, we always used an honored title.
   The Language of Prayer — cojccopy citation