TrendZion

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

1. 1851·Orson Pratt·Apostle
   The ambassadors went forth as they were directed, and many thousands in all parts of the world received the ordinances of adoption; and the signs or tokens of their legal citizenship were abundantly manifested. When the adopted citizens received the promised signs, they were greatly confirmed, and believed with much assurance that they should, after emigration, receive the promised inheritance.
   A Series of Pamphlets — apostle_bookcopy citation
2. 1857·Heber C. Kimball·Apostle
   God bless you! I want my brethren to live near me, so that I can see them. God bless you, brother Phineas, and brother Case, and the old Patriarch! and God bless you, John and William, and Betsy and Sally! Is not that manifesting good feelings? That is the way to be happy. Now let us go home and take a course to be industrious and happy and to secure a livelihood."
   Spiritual Dissolution—Ignorance of the World — jodcopy citation
3. 1899·James E. Talmage·Apostle
   19. Most of the visions and dreams recorded in scripture have been given to the chosen people, through the minister- ing priesthood; but there are exceptional instances of such manifestations unto some, who, at the time, had not entered the fold. Such, for example, was the case with Saul and Cornelius ; but in these instances the Divine manifestations were immediately preliminary to conversion. Dreams with
   The Articles of Faith — apostle_bookcopy citation
4. 1915·James E. Talmage·Apostle
   The Church grew with surprizing rapidity; "believers were the more added to the Lord, multitudes both of men and women." So abundantly was the gift of healing manifest through the ministrations of the apostles that as formerly to Christ, now to them, the people flocked, bringing their sick folk and those possessed of evil spirits; and all were healed. So great was the faith of the believers that they laid their afflicted ones on couches in the streets, "that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them."[1417]
   Jesus the Christ — apostle_bookcopy citation
5. 1980·N. Eldon Tanner·Apostle
   As the Presiding Bishopric: Victor L. Brown, presiding bishop; H. Burke Peterson, first counselor; and J. Richard Clarke, second counselor. All in favor, please manifest it. Contrary, if there be any, by the same sign.
   The Sustaining of Church Officers — cojccopy citation
6. 1986·Gordon B. Hinckley·Apostle
   It is proposed that we sustain President Ezra Taft Benson as prophet, seer, and revelator and President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; Gordon B. Hinckley as First Counselor in the First Presidency; and Thomas S. Monson as Second Counselor in the First Presidency. Those in favor may manifest it. Any opposed may manifest it.
   The Sustaining of Church Officers — cojccopy citation