TrendZion

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

1. 1853·Orson Pratt·Apostle
   faithful to the light already given, God Sec. 99, p. 13, for 44 Cawhannoch ” has promised to add more, and will read New York, cause that the light shall grow brighter ! Sec. 101, p. 4, for 44 Baurak Ale ” and brighter until the perfect day. read Joseph Smith, Jr.
   The Seer — apostle_bookcopy citation
2. 1870·Daniel H. Wells·Apostle
   We believe, then, that it was the right time, and that he, the angel, came to the right person; that the Gospel has gone forth unto the world, that the minds of the children of men have been touched with the light of truth, and that it has had the effect to inspire some to seek after the Lord, to observe and keep His laws, learn His ways and walk in His paths. The object and purpose of our gathering together, brethren and sisters, is to learn of His ways, and walk in His paths.
   The Gospel—Building up the Kingdom — jodcopy citation
3. 1972·Boyd K. Packer·Apostle
   There was provided in our bodies—and this is sacred—a power of creation, a light, so to speak, that has the power to kindle other lights. This gift was to be used only within the sacred bonds of marriage. Through the exercise of this power of creation, a mortal body may be conceived, a spirit enter into it, and a new soul born into this life.
   Why Stay Morally Clean — cojccopy citation
4. 1977·N. Eldon Tanner·Apostle
   We have the gospel in its fulness. We are continually being warned to walk by the light of the gospel, living and teaching it to all the world; and the Lord has said:
   The Light of the Gospel — cojccopy citation
5. 1981·Boyd K. Packer·Apostle
   To willfully destroy a marriage, either your own or that of another couple, is to offend our God. Such a thing will not be lightly considered in the judgments of the Almighty and in the eternal scheme of things will not easily be forgiven.
   Marriage — cojccopy citation
6. 1995·Henry B. Eyring·Apostle
   And then I would have taken them forward in time to that glorious day reported in the Book of Mormon when the resurrected Lord appeared to the people in the Americas and said, “And behold, I am the light and the life of the world; and I have drunk out of that bitter cup which the Father hath given me, and have glorified the Father in taking upon me the sins of the world, in the which I have suffered the will of the Father in all things from the beginning” ( 3 Ne. 11:11 ).
   “Always Remember Him” — cojccopy citation