TrendZion

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

1. 1844·Joseph Smith·Prophet
   Concerning Spirits first of all or in the begining the great Eloheam in the Hebrew meaning the god of all gods called a grand counsil and counsiled to form this planet on which we do now dwell they spake and Earth from cayus [chaos] sprang by their workmanship. cayus being matery [matter?] Element they saw till time should be no more and they spoke concerning Redemption of this world and formed Limited sircumstances concerning the redemption Jesus Christ being the greater Light or of more inteligence for he loved Rituousness and hated inequity [p. 15]
   Discourse, 7 April 1844, as Reported by George Laub — jspcopy citation
2. 1977·Marion G. Romney·Apostle
   “Let my servant William put his trust in me, and cease to fear concerning his family, because of the sickness of the land. If ye love me, keep my commandments; and the sickness of the land shall redound to your glory.” ( D&C 124:87 .)
   Trust in the Lord — cojccopy citation
3. 1984·Bruce R. McConkie·Apostle
   And now, O our God, thou Everlasting Elohim, knowing thy mind and will with reference to all these expressions of thanksgiving and all these petitions for blessings, we covenant before thee that we will keep thy commandments and love and serve thee all our days.
   Patterns of Prayer — cojccopy citation
4. 1992·Howard W. Hunter·Apostle
   We have a feeling of appreciation that our women’s Relief Society organization, celebrating this year its sesquicentennial anniversary, has always had as its theme “Charity Never Faileth.” Charity encompasses all other godly virtues. It distinguishes both the beginning and the end of the plan of salvation. When all else fails, charity—Christ’s love—will not fail. It is the greatest of all divine attributes.
   A More Excellent Way — cojccopy citation
5. 1995·David B. Haight·Apostle
   With all the inspiration and love that I possess, I testify that Gordon B. Hinckley was foreordained to become the President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, to be the mouthpiece of God on the earth at this time, and to lead God’s people as prophet, seer, and revelator.
   Sustaining a New Prophet — cojccopy citation
6. 2005·Gordon B. Hinckley·Prophet
   My brothers and sisters, I add my welcome to you to this great world conference of the Church. The spacious Conference Center in Salt Lake City is filled to capacity, and other halls in this area are likewise filled. We speak beyond here to you in many lands and climes. We welcome you, every one. We love you as brethren and sisters.
   Opening Remarks — cojccopy citation