TrendZion

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

1. 1853·Brigham Young·Prophet
   I speak thus to show you the order of the Priesthood. We will now commence with the Apostleship, where Joseph commenced. Joseph was ordained an Apostle—that you can read and understand. After he was ordained to this office, then he had the right to organize and build up the kingdom of God, for he had committed unto him the keys of the Priesthood, which is after the order of Melchisedec—the High Priesthood, which is after the order of the Son of God. And this, remember, by being ordained an Apostle.
   The Temple Corner Stones—The Apostleship, etc. — jodcopy citation
2. 1869·George Q. Cannon·Apostle
   But when the Lord spoke to Joseph about falling, He said he would have authority to appoint another in his stead, and that no one would have the right to act except he was ordained by authority, or came in through the gate. You may know by the revelation I have read that no man can get the authority elsewhere. It must come through the holy Priesthood. Men may say they have heard the voice of Jesus, or heard this, that or the other; but you will find that the power of God will attend the keys, and His blessing will follow the administration of His servants who hold the authority.
   The Right and Authority of the President Brigham Young — jodcopy citation
3. 1884·John Taylor·Apostle
   What means this? What means this Temple that you have built here on the hill? Why have you built it? Why have you expressed such anxiety in the erection of that Temple? Why have such crowds of our brethren and sisters from distant places come here to the dedication of this Temple? Why is it? It is because those keys were turned of which I have just read in your hearing.
   Manifestations to Be Looked For—Some Already Received—Many Things Known Which Can not Be Told Yet—The World Required of the Saints—Other and More Splendid Temples to Be Built—Persons Required to Labor in the Temples—Kind of Men Wanted to Go Upon Missions—Self-Denial Required—Blessings in Store for the Faithful — jodcopy citation
4. 1978·Ezra Taft Benson·Apostle
   “The keys of the kingdom of God are committed unto man on the earth, and from thence shall the gospel roll forth unto the ends of the earth, as the stone which is cut out of the mountain without hands shall roll forth, until it has filled the whole earth.” ( D&C 65:2 .)
   “May the Kingdom of God Go Forth” — cojccopy citation
5. 1987·Russell M. Nelson·Apostle
   Later, the Lord spoke to Joseph and Oliver of others to whom specific keys of the priesthood had been committed. Each, in turn, did confer these keys:
   Keys of the Priesthood — cojccopy citation
6. 1989·Boyd K. Packer·Apostle
   “For him to whom these keys are given there is no difficulty in obtaining a knowledge of facts in relation to the salvation of the children of men.” ( D&C 128:11 .)
   Revelation in a Changing World — cojccopy citation