TrendZion

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

1. 1843·Joseph Smith·Prophet
   had I inspiartion [inspiration], Revelation & lungs to communicate what my soul has contemplated in times past there is not a soul in this congregation but would go to their homes & shut their mouths in everlasting silnece silence on religin, till. they had learnd something. [p. [46]]
   Discourse, 13 August 1843–A, as Reported by Willard Richards — jspcopy citation
2. 1860·Orson Hyde·Apostle
   We say, again, that we are occupying an important position. Take it on the other hand, and let us see how we stand. If God has spoken to us and given to us the holy Priesthood, then this is the only door by which men and women can enter and be saved in the kingdom of God; this is the only door that enters into the celestial kingdom, that entitles us to dominions, principalities, and powers: it is the only door and key by which mankind can obtain an entrance into life everlasting.
   The Holy Priesthood—Judgment—Separation of Spirit and Body — jodcopy citation
3. 1885·Orson F. Whitney·Apostle
   "And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting Gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people;
   Prophecy of John the Revelator—Mission of the Ancient Apostles—Their Reception and Fate—The Great Apostacy—Preservation of the Apostle John—His Revelation—Restoration of the Gospel—The Earth to be Baptized by Fire as it Was Once Baptized by Water—We are Sent to the World with a Warning Message—Testimony to the Truth of “Mormonism” — jodcopy citation
4. 1971·Marion G. Romney·Apostle
   I bear witness that the fullness of the everlasting gospel is in the earth. The predicted light has broken forth. Many others of the predicted signs of Christ’s coming have been given. Others are now visible. The rest are imminent.
   “The Light Shineth” — cojccopy citation
5. 1979·Mark E. Petersen·Apostle
   Spring! A time of renewal, a revival in nature of the life that is all about us, but especially a reaffirmation of the divine promise of life everlasting! It was spring when the Savior made it all possible by his atoning sacrifice and his resurrection.
   Signs of the True Church — cojccopy citation
6. 1981·Bruce R. McConkie·Apostle
   What then is our message for all men? It is the message of the Restoration. It is the glad tidings that a gracious God had restored the fulness of his everlasting gospel. It is the hallowed word that all men may be saved by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the gospel.
   “Who Hath Believed Our Report?” — cojccopy citation