TrendZion

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

1. 1853·Orson Pratt·Apostle
   Appointment. — Elder Aaron F. Farr is appointed to succeed Elder Horace S. Eblredge in the presidency of the St. Louis conference. Presi- dent Eidredge ha?, so far as we are acquainted, presided over that con- ference with wisdom, and judgment, and in righteousness ; but he is called to return to the valley this season to attend to other duties that may be as- signed to him. He will probably leave in June, and no doubt with the I good feelings, and prayers, and bless-
2. 1877·Lorenzo Snow·Apostle
   The text given us by President Young yesterday, and to which we, in our prayer this morning, asked God to direct our remarks, was the work with which we are now immediately concerned, pertaining to our present wants and necessities. The question here arises, How shall we regulate our temporal affairs so as to qualify us to perform the duties and obligations devolving upon us to-day, and secure to ourselves the blessings of eternal life?
3. 1916·Orson F. Whitney·Apostle
   "A marvelous work and a wonder" — Tennyson's prediction of the airship and the Millennium' — Obsolete and modern methods — Miracles but improved ways of doing things — "New occasions teach new duties" — God's work progressive — No book presides over this Church — The principle of Revelation.
4. 1922·James E. Talmage·Apostle
   In this restored church has been placed, by divine ministration and ordinance, the authority of the Lesser and of the Greater — or of the Aaronic and of the Melchizedek Priesthoods, with the several offices thereof and the several duties, responsibilities and powers pertaining to each office as of old.
5. 1945·George F. Richards·Apostle
   If while we are in life, we altogether neglect this sacred duty to our dead, there is no doubt that we will be deservedly reproached by them, when we meet them. Have we thought this matter through and reached correct conclusions, as to what our future will be with respect to this feature of our religious work, and responsibility?
6. 1950·George Albert Smith·Prophet
   Dr. John R. Nicholls, who is the Commissioner of Indian Affairs, was here some months ago and he seems to be very friendly to our work among the Indians, not more than to any other Church, but some of the other Church organizations have sought to keep us out of the reservations. Within the last year or two we have appointed a committee whose duty it is to find a way of reaching the Indians in the various sections of the country, wherever they may be.