TrendZion

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

1. 1856·Brigham Young·Prophet
   If there is a misgiving in the heart with regard to confidence in our God, do you not see that there is a chance for one to slide a hair's breadth from the truth? This gives power to the enemy, and if we are decoyed in the least from the path of duty, do you not perceive that it produces darkness? Do you not understand that, in your experience? Yes, every Saint does. If you become dark, do you not know that the enemy has still greater power to decoy you further from the path? Then how soon the people would go to destruction, how soon they would go to ruin!
2. 1924·George F. Richards·Apostle
   many Latter-day Saint missionaries. I asked how she accounted for the fact that under such circumstances her husband had never joined the Church. Her reply was that he had never been invited to join. I wonder if there are those among us who are Latter-day Saints at heart but are waiting for an invitation to become members. We invite all men to repent <and yield obedience unto the laws and ordinances of the gospel that the atoning blood of our Savior may wash them clean and prepare them for salvation.
3. 1934·Charles A. Callis·Apostle
   At the close of President Grant's address the minister approached him with extended hands. I fancied that there was a trembling in his voice ; there was a longing in his heart for something better than he had, for, as he held President Grant's hand he said to him : "I wish I had your earnestness, your sincerity, your faith, and your testimony." There was sadness in my heart for that man.
4. 1956·Joseph Fielding Smith·Apostle
   1am sure I express the feeling of every heart here today when I say that I have thrilled with the sessions of this conference up to this present moment. The music has been out of this world, and the prayers have been beautiful, and the instructions and counsel and advice and the testimonies of the brethren have been wonderful.
5. 1968·Boyd K. Packer·Apostle
   While war permits stomping out of a man's heart the reverent and tender virtues that exemplify true manhood, military services does not require it. You can serve and yet be exemplars of righteousness.
6. 1973·Marion G. Romney·Apostle
   “… the Lord blessed the land, and … called his people Zion, because they were of one heart and one mind, and dwelt in righteousness; and there was no poor among them.