TrendZion

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

1. 1842·Joseph Smith·Prophet
   Joseph Smith had the several put in order, and seated: he then made some very appropriate remarks concerning the duties of the church, the necessity of unity of purpose in regard to the building of the houses, and the blessings connected with doing the will of God; and the inconsistency folly and danger of murmuring against the dispensations of Jehovah.
   Discourse, 7 April 1842–A — jspcopy citation
2. 1853·Brigham Young·Prophet
   Just as quick as the minutes of this day's proceedings are out, there will be Elders, High Priests, and Seventies, inquiring whether the same order has been carried out to-day, as was observed in laying the Corner Stones of the other Temples. I want to give you a little history of it, that you may know.
   The Temple Corner Stones—The Apostleship, etc. — jodcopy citation
3. 1874·Lorenzo Snow·Apostle
   I notice the great interest which is now being taken by the Saints in the various settlements in establishing co-operative institutions. These embrace the great principles, in connection with the Order of Enoch, which are intended to join together our hearts, feelings and interests, and effectually build up the kingdom of God and redeem the earth.
   Our Temporal Interests to Be Directed for the Work of the Lord—Co-Operation and Home Manufacture in Box Elder County — jodcopy citation
4. 1899·James E. Talmage·Apostle
   9. Xame the special offices in the Aaronic priesthood in order, with a statement of the specific duties and authority of each.
   The Articles of Faith — apostle_bookcopy citation
5. 1921·Orson F. Whitney·Apostle
   In Abeyance.--Zion is greater than any of her Stakes. It will require the Law of Consecration to bring forth Zion; while a lesser law suffices for the creation of stakes, When the building up of Zion was postponed, the Law of Consecration was suspended, and the United Order went into abeyance. Then was introduced the Law of Tithing, [20] a law adapted to the undeveloped condition of the Church. Since that time the work of founding and maintaining Stakes of Zion, preparatory to the coming forth of Zion proper, has engrossed the attention of the gathered children of Ephraim.
   Saturday Night Thoughts — apostle_bookcopy citation
6. 1979·Spencer W. Kimball·Prophet
   There seems to be a growing tendency to shift this responsibility from the home to outside influences such as the school and the church, and of greater concern, to various child-care agencies and institutions. Important as these outward influences may be, they never can adequately take the place of the influence of the mother and the father. Constant training, constant vigilance, companionship, and being watchmen of our own children are necessary in order to keep our homes intact and to bless our children in the Lord’s own way.
   Fortify Your Homes against Evil — cojccopy citation