TrendZion

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

1. 1836·Joseph Smith·Prophet
   And whatever city thy servants shall enter, and the people of that city receive their testimony, let thy peace and thy salvation be upon that city, that they may gather out of that city the righteous, that they may come forth to , or to her , the places of thine appointment, with songs of everlasting joy,—and until this be accomplished let not thy judgments fall upon that city.
   Minutes and Prayer of Dedication, 27 March 1836 [D&C 109] — jspcopy citation
2. 1858·George A. Smith·Apostle
   Law gathered around him a few followers, organized a church, and set himself up for a prophet, went out from Nauvoo, joined the mob, and led the van.
   Divine Origin of “Mormonism”—Doings and Sayings of Early Opposers and Apostates — jodcopy citation
3. 1862·Brigham Young·Apostle
   His grace is here, his judgments are here, his wisdom and Spirit are here, and every qualification that Saints can require is here ready to be poured out upon the people, if they are prepared to receive them. Are we prepared to receive those qualifications? Are we prepared to march back and take possession of the centre Stake of Zion, build up the great Temple of the Lord, and gather in the nations of the earth?
   Gathering of the Saints—Honouring the Priesthood, Etc. — jodcopy citation
4. 1973·Harold B. Lee·Prophet
   Zion, as used here, undoubtedly had reference to the Church. At that time there was but a small body of Church members just beginning to emerge as an organization, after having experienced harsh treatment from enemies outside the Church, who had then been directed to gather together in Jackson County, Missouri, which the Lord had designated as the “land of Zion.”
   Strengthen the Stakes of Zion — cojccopy citation
5. 1975·Bruce R. McConkie·Apostle
   As he prayed, the powers of evil fought back with satanic terror. “I was seized upon by some power which entirely overcame me,” he said, “and had such an astonishing influence over me as to bind my tongue so that I could not speak. Thick darkness gathered around me, and it seemed to me for a time as if I were doomed to sudden destruction.” ( JS—H 1:15 .)
   Once or Twice in a Thousand Years — cojccopy citation
6. 1986·Ezra Taft Benson·Prophet
   Do we, as Saints of the Most High God, treasure the word He has preserved for us at so great a cost? Are we using these books of latter-day revelation to bless our lives and resist the powers of the evil one? This is the purpose for which they were given. How can we not stand condemned before the Lord if we treat them lightly by letting them do no more than gather dust on our shelves?
   The Gift of Modern Revelation — cojccopy citation