TrendZion

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

1. 1857·John Willard Young·Apostle
   I am glad to be here and to bear my testimony of the truth. I shall speak such things as may be presented to my mind by the Holy Ghost. I know that I have the prayers of the Saints and of the faithful servants of the Lord. I realize that their prayers are always in behalf of those that are mouthpieces for the Lord.
   The Present Crisis—The Prospects of Zion and the Fall of Babylon — jodcopy citation
2. 1882·Erastus Snow·Apostle
   Both California and Deseret presented themselves at the same time, through their delegates, knocking at the door of Congress, praying for admission into the Union. The prayer of California was accepted; that of Deseret was rejected.
   The Last Dispensation—The Saints' Religion Practical—Hostility to God's Work—Divisions in Sectarian Churches—Unity of the Saints—Early History of Utah—"Mormon" Thrift and Enterprise—The One-Man Power—God's People a Free People—Increase of Corruption—The Saints Hopeful. — jodcopy citation
3. 1979·Spencer W. Kimball·Prophet
   It would not hurt us, either, if we paused at the end of our prayers to do some intense listening—even for a moment or two—always praying, as the Savior did, “not my will, but thine, be done” ( Luke 22:42 ).
   “We Need a Listening Ear” — cojccopy citation
4. 1986·Gordon B. Hinckley·Apostle
   I stand in awe and reverence and gratitude for His appearance in this dispensation when, as He introduced the risen Lord to one who had sought Him in prayer, the Father declared: “This is My Beloved Son. Hear Him!” ( JS—H 1:17 ).
   The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost — cojccopy citation
5. 1993·Dallin H. Oaks·Apostle
   Literary excellence is not our desire. We do not advocate flowery and wordy prayers. We do not wish to be among those who “pray to be heard of men, and to be praised for their wisdom” ( Alma 38:13 ). We wish to follow the Savior’s teaching, “When ye pray, use not vain repetitions, as the heathen do: for they think that they shall be heard for their much speaking” ( Matt. 6:7 ; see also 3 Ne. 13:7 ). Our prayers should be simple, direct, and sincere.
   The Language of Prayer — cojccopy citation
6. 1994·Joseph B. Wirthlin·Apostle
   As you grow and mature, you will want and will earn more freedom to live your lives your way and to make your own choices. This you should do. Our hope and prayer is that you will grow up strong and obedient in the faith and that, like the young Jesus, you will increase “in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.”
   Live in Obedience — cojccopy citation