TrendZion

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

1. 1856·Brigham Young·Prophet
   In the few remarks that I will make today, I will not go to the Bible, to the Book of Mormon, nor to the Book of Doctrine and Covenants, for my text, for I will give you a text which comprehends the sermon also, so that if I do not dwell directly upon it, I trust that what I say will be true, for it will be incorporated in my text, and the text alone will be a sermon.
   On the Death of President Jedediah M. Grant — jodcopy citation
2. 1971·Marion G. Romney·Apostle
   Satan’s attack against the coming forth of the Book of Mormon is detailed in the tenth section of the Doctrine and Covenants.
   Satan—The Great Deceiver — cojccopy citation
3. 1977·Spencer W. Kimball·Prophet
   Since that momentous day in 1820, additional scripture has continued to come, including the numerous and vital revelations flowing in a never-ending stream from God to his prophets on the earth. Many of these revelations are recorded in another scripture called the Doctrine and Covenants. Completing our Latter-day Saint scriptures is the Pearl of Great Price, another record of revelation and translated writings of both ancient and modern prophets.
   Revelation: The Word of the Lord to His Prophets — cojccopy citation
4. 1983·Boyd K. Packer·Apostle
   Of the many verses revealing this doctrine, I will quote two short phrases from the testimony of John in the ninety-third section of the Doctrine and Covenants. The first, speaking of Christ, says plainly, “He was in the beginning, before the world was.” ( D&C 93:7 .)
   The Mystery of Life — cojccopy citation
5. 1990·Boyd K. Packer·Apostle
   Translation of the standard works into American Sign Language for the deaf is under way. A new edition of the Book of Mormon in braille is now complete. A new braille edition of the Doctrine and Covenants is finished, and the Pearl of Great Price will soon be ready. Footnotes for these braille editions are in process.
   The Library of the Lord — cojccopy citation
6. 2002·James E. Faust·Apostle
   To stay on the right track, we must honor and sustain those who hold the presiding priesthood keys. We are reminded that many are “called, but few are chosen.” When are we chosen? We are chosen by the Lord only when we have done our best to move this holy work forward through our consecrated efforts and talents. Our efforts must always be guided by the righteous principles set forth by the Lord in the 121st section of the Doctrine and Covenants:
   I Believe I Can, I Knew I Could — cojccopy citation