Years when this word’s usage moved sharply against the decade around it.
1849
▲ Sharper emphasis3912 per million words
1892
▼ Softer emphasis375 per million words
1918
▲ Sharper emphasis4793 per million words
1961
▼ Softer emphasis1620 per million words
1967
▲ Sharper emphasis2847 per million words
2008
▲ Sharper emphasis3014 per million words
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The Spoken Word
Passages drawn from the sermons and published works that carry this theme forward.
1858·Orson Hyde·Apostle
Brethren and Sisters,—Allow me to congratulate you upon this occasion of assembling yourselves together for the laudable and praiseworthy object of engaging in a course of studies in the science of the English language. I cannot withhold an expression of my feelings of gratitude to our Father in heaven that we are blest with peace, tranquility, and health, and also with the staple necessaries and comforts of life, I humbly hope that we are all exercised with that gratitude to our Supreme Ruler which his manifold favours extended to us so richly and fully demand.
English Grammar — jod
1971·Ezra Taft Benson·Apostle
This letter from a father, teacher of youth, and member of a college music department, although analytical, expresses the concern of many other parents and youth leaders.
Satan’s Thrust—Youth — cojc
1978·Mark E. Petersen·Apostle
Moroni joined his father with this: “Who can stand against the works of the Lord? Who can deny his sayings? Who will rise up against the almighty power of the Lord? Who will despise the works of the Lord? Who will despise the children of Christ?
The Last Words of Moroni — cojc
1985·Ezra Taft Benson·Apostle
If their sons strayed, stalwart Book of Mormon fathers still continued to teach them. Lehi exhorted two wayward sons with “all the feeling of a tender parent, that they would hearken to his words.” ( 1 Ne. 8:37 .) He preached to them and bade them keep the commandments of God. (See 1 Ne. 8:37–38 .)
Worthy Fathers, Worthy Sons — cojc
1992·Dallin H. Oaks·Apostle
This story also shows the goodness of God in protecting Isaac and in providing a substitute so he would not have to die. Because of our sins and our mortality, we, like Isaac, are condemned to death. When all other hope is gone, our Father in Heaven provides the Lamb of God, and we are saved by his sacrifice.
Bible Stories and Personal Protection — cojc
1999·Thomas S. Monson·Apostle
Life was never meant to be all smiles and happiness. There will come those teaching times to each of you when you will witness the love of your mother, the strength of your father, and the inspiration of God.
Your Celestial Journey — cojc
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