Passages drawn from the sermons and published works that carry this theme forward.
1834·Joseph Smith·Prophet
And again, verily I say unto you, there was joy in heaven when my servant bowed to my scepter and separated himself from the crafts of men. Therefore, blessed is my servant , for I will have mercy on him, and notwithstanding the vanity of his heart, I will lift him up, inasmuch as he will humble himself before me; and I will give unto him grace and assurance wherewith he may stand; and if he continues to be a faithful witness, and a light unto the Church, I have prepared a crown for him in the mansion of my Father: even so. Amen. [p. 116]
1915·James E. Talmage·Apostle
"I was at this time in my fifteenth year. My father's family was proselyted to the Presbyterian faith, and four of them joined that church, namely--my mother Lucy; my brothers Hyrum and Samuel Harrison; and my sister Sophronia.
1950·Joseph Fielding Smith·Apostle
Oh, I wish we had the power, we who hold the priesthood, to reach every soul who is not faithful, who is not humbled in his heart
1952·Delbert L. Stapley·Apostle
Therefore, my brothers and sisters, we need to be faithful, we need to support our leaders. And when we go to our bishops and our stake presidents for counsel, let us accept it, for God will prosper us as we follow the leadership of those appointed to preside over us.
1970·LeGrand Richards·Apostle
Ask in faith, 73; Seek wisdom, 73; An unwavering faith, 74; Examples of faith, 74; The wavering soul, 74; The buffetings of Satan, 75; Faith early in life, 75; Driven off course, 75; Man needs God's help, 75; God wants to help, 76; The way, the truth, and the life, 76; Only path of safety, 76; The promise of James, 76.
1988·Russell M. Nelson·Apostle
Strength and courage also characterize another couple. As faithful members of the Church, they had always upheld its doctrines, including the twelfth article of faith. When their country went to war, military conscription called the dutiful husband away from his wife before either had learned she was to bear their child. He was captured by enemy troops and taken as a prisoner of war. Months elapsed. Their baby came. Still no word to know whether the new father was alive. A year after his capture, he was permitted to write to his wife.
