TrendZion

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

1. 1853·Orson Pratt·Apostle
   Thou shalt not be idle ; for he that is idle Bhall not eat the bread nor wear the garments of the labourer.” (Doc. and Gov. xiii. 12.)
   The Seer — apostle_bookcopy citation
2. 1860·Brigham Young·Prophet
   I feel the force of the ancient saying—"Behold how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard, that went down to the skirts of his garments; as the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion; for there the Lord commanded the blessing, even life evermore."
   Blessings of the Saints—Covetousness — jodcopy citation
3. 1915·James E. Talmage·Apostle
   "And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment: And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless. Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. For many are called, but few are chosen."
   Jesus the Christ — apostle_bookcopy citation
4. 1971·Ezra Taft Benson·Apostle
   “For Zion must increase in beauty, and in holiness; her borders must be enlarged; her stakes must be strengthened; yea, verily I say unto you, Zion must arise and put on her beautiful garments.” ([D&C 82:14](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1971/10/satans-thrust-youth?lang=eng/study/scriptures/dc-testament/dc/82?lang=eng&id=p14#p14).)
   Satan’s Thrust—Youth — cojccopy citation
5. 1977·Bruce R. McConkie·Apostle
   Of such faithful persons among the ancients, Alma says: “They were called after this holy order”—that is, they held the Melchizedek Priesthood—“and [they] were sanctified, and their garments were washed white through the blood of the Lamb. Now they, after being sanctified by the Holy Ghost, having their garments made white, being pure and spotless before God, could not look upon sin save it were with abhorrence; and there were many, exceeding great many, who were made pure and entered into the rest of the Lord their God.” ( Alma 13:11–12 .)
   The Ten Blessings of the Priesthood — cojccopy citation
6. 1981·Gordon B. Hinckley·Apostle
   “I want the sisters to have the privilege of fetching in blankets, skirts, stockings, shoes, etc. for the men, women and children that are in those hand-cart companies … hoods, winter bonnets, stockings, skirts, garments, and almost any description of clothing.”
   “Charity Never Faileth” — cojccopy citation