TrendZion

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

1. 1855·Brigham Young·Apostle
   Now, sisters, write to your husbands who are in regions where the Gospel has been preached anciently, to come home; and I say to all the Elders who are in lands where the Gospel has been preached previous to our day, come away from that people, and leave them to live and die in their sins and ignorance. For the sins of their fathers are a sweet morsel to them, and they take pleasure in their wickedness; therefore, let them alone, and come home, and preach to the Lamanites.
   Spiritual Gifts—Hell—The Spirit World—The Elders and the Nations—The Lamanites—The Temple — jodcopy citation
2. 1884·Joseph F. Smith·Apostle
   "But before the great day of the Lord shall come, Jacob shall flourish in the wilderness, and the Lamanites shall blossom as the rose. Zion shall flourish upon the hills and rejoice upon the mountains, and shall be assembled together unto the place which I have appointed."
   Divine Mission of Joseph Smith—Prediction and Promise Fulfilled—Many Others Will Yet Be Verified—the World's Hatred of the Saints—Indisputable Evidence of the Divine Origin of the Church—No Power Can Destroy It—Missionaries Should Go to the Fields to Which They Are Called—the Effects of Obedience and Its Opposite — jodcopy citation
3. 1972·Harold B. Lee·Prophet
   We witnessed a short while ago the outpouring of love and fellowship that was in evidence in the great regional conference of our wonderful Lamanite Saints from Central America and Mexico, assembled in Mexico City in August. Over 16,000 Saints were gathered together in a great auditorium, where they sustained their General Authorities.
   “May the Kingdom of God Go Forth” — cojccopy citation
4. 1977·Marion G. Romney·Apostle
   “And now it came to pass,” continued Helaman in his report to Moroni, “that we … did surround the Lamanites, and did slay them; yea, insomuch that they were compelled to deliver up their weapons of war and also themselves as prisoners of war.
   Trust in the Lord — cojccopy citation
5. 1984·Russell M. Nelson·Apostle
   But our labor can be misdirected. One can be anxiously engaged in a meaningless cause. Or one can do something wrong a hundred times and call it experience! Some would avoid labor while pursuing the goals of wealth without working for it, or an honored position without preparing for it. The converted Lamanites taught this lesson: “Rather than shed the blood of their brethren they would give up their own lives; and rather than take away from a brother they would give unto him; and rather than spend their days in idleness they would labor abundantly with their hands.” ( Alma 24:18 .)
   Protect the Spiritual Power Line — cojccopy citation
6. 1986·Marvin J. Ashton·Apostle
   The lady of whom I spoke was able to break the chains of a bad habit because she became committed to change. Some of the Lamanites under King Lamoni were able to break the chains of their iniquities of murder, indolence, and hatred when they were taught by Ammon. They became even more valiant than the Nephites because they became committed to righteousness.
   “Shake Off the Chains with Which Ye Are Bound” — cojccopy citation