TrendZion

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

1. 1832·Joseph Smith·Prophet
   understandingly the dessolation of abomination in the last days for with you saith the Lord Almighty I will rend there kingdoms I will not only shake the earth but the starry heavens shall tremble also for I the Lord have put forth mine hand to exhert the powers of heaven ye cannot see it now, yet a little while and ye shall see it and know that I am and that I will come and reign with my people I am Alpha and Omega the begining and the end Amen——
   Revelation, 22–23 September 1832 [D&C 84] — jspcopy citation
2. 1853·Orson Pratt·Apostle
   tyred Prophet Joseph, this valley is in the state of Missouri, only about 50 or 60 miles north of Jackson Co., where the city of Zion is to be built up in the last days. From the fact that Adam “caZ/ed” his descendants into that valley, we have reason to be- lieve that it was his place of residence — his old homestead, perhaps, where he may have dwelt for many centu- ries.
   The Seer — apostle_bookcopy citation
3. 1857·Joseph Angell Young·Apostle
   I do not discard the practice of dancing; therefore do not misunderstand me; for "Mormonism," or the Gospel of Jesus Christ, embraces all that is good, and dancing is a scriptural precedent; and it is said that they should go forth in the last days in the dance. Well, upon, this principle, we believe in dancing, and a certain portion of it is useful to the limbs and to the joints, and to the spirits as well.
   Personal Interest in the Kingdom of God—Endowments—Hints to Preachers, Etc. — jodcopy citation
4. 1862·Brigham Young·Prophet
   Those who are capable of contemplating upon and realizing the relationship of mankind to the Heavens, the object of their existence here, the common salvation that is provided for all who have lived, now live, and will live upon the earth, and the power that is given to each person to preserve his identity to an endless duration, must be aware that there is a great deal to be said and done by those to whom are committed the Priesthood of the Son of God and the management of his work upon the earth in the last days.
   Building Up and Adornment of Zion By the Saints — jodcopy citation
5. 1972·Mark E. Petersen·Apostle
   People who are not members of this church may not sense the great significance attached to his ministry. Even some Latter-day Saints have not yet discovered it. But the president of the Church is in fact a prophet raised up in these last days to give inspired guidance, not only to Latter-day Saints, but to all mankind everywhere.
   A People of Sound Judgment — cojccopy citation
6. 1977·Bruce R. McConkie·Apostle
   This gathering of Israel and this building of Zion in the last days occurs in stages. The early part of the work, which involved gathering to the United States and building stakes of Zion in North America, has already been accomplished. We are now engaged in gathering Israel within the various nations of the earth and in establishing stakes of Zion at the ends of the earth. This is the work that is now going forward in all of the nations of South America and of which I shall now speak.
   Come: Let Israel Build Zion — cojccopy citation