TrendZion

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

1. 1841·Joseph Smith·Prophet
   Verily thus saith the Lord. unto my servants the let them appoint unto my servat a mission to preach my gospel. unto the children of man. as it shall be manifested unto them by my Holy Spirit, Amen.—— [p. [1]]
   Revelation, circa 22 December 1841–A — jspcopy citation
2. 1860·Orson Pratt·Apostle
   Then I do hope and pray that not only myself, but all the Missionaries that are going across the Plains may have this Spirit all the time to be with them. Give me the Holy Spirit, and I can work the work of the Lord. Let this be promised, and all will be well.
   True Source of Happiness—Riches, Temporal & Spiritual — jodcopy citation
3. 1972·Marion G. Romney·Apostle
   And now, as a special witness of Jesus Christ, I add my personal testimony that all these things are true. And I bear further witness to all of you who hear or read what I am saying that if you will inform yourselves of the historical facts and revealed truths of the restoration and then humbly and sincerely call upon the Father in the name of Jesus Christ, he will give you like assurance by the power of the Holy Ghost. In the name of Jesus Christ, our Lord.
   Why The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints — cojccopy citation
4. 1975·Bruce R. McConkie·Apostle
   Such are the ways of God and such are the workings of his Holy Spirit. With a power that none can know save those whose souls are tuned to the Infinite, the words of James sank into the heart of the great prophet of latter-days.
   Once or Twice in a Thousand Years — cojccopy citation
5. 1992·Howard W. Hunter·Apostle
   Is there any reason to think that he cares any less about women today? Before his ascension, he made this promise to his disciples: “I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter. … I will not leave you comfortless.” ( John 14:16, 18 .) His daughter-disciples, too, are privileged to have been given that other Comforter as well, the gift of the Holy Ghost.
   To the Women of the Church — cojccopy citation
6. 2002·Joseph B. Wirthlin·Apostle
   In contrast, when we cling to our sins, our pleasures, and sometimes even our perceived obligations; resist the influence of the Holy Ghost; and put aside the words of the prophets, we then stand at the shore of our own Galilee, nets tightly entangling us. We find ourselves unable to leave them behind and follow the living Christ.
   “Follow Me” — cojccopy citation