TrendZion

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

1. 1835·Joseph Smith·Prophet
   39 And also the duty of the president over the office of the , is to preside over twenty four of the teachers, and to sit in council with them—teaching them the duties of their office, as given in the covenants.
   Instruction on Priesthood, between circa 1 March and circa 4 May 1835 [D&C 107] — jspcopy citation
2. 1857·Heber C. Kimball·Apostle
   Brother Hunter, our presiding Bishop, has to deal with these matters—home manufactures; for, in reality, it pertains to the calling of Bishops to deal in temporal affairs, to enable us to become an independent nation.
   Enmity of Sectarian Priests Towards the Saints—Economy—Home Manufactures, Etc. — jodcopy citation
3. 1919·Joseph F. Smith·Prophet
   In the second place, our amusements should be consistent with our religious spirit of fraternity and religious devotion. In too many instances the ball room is devoid of our supplication for Divine protection. Our dancing should be, {402} as far as possible, under the supervision of some Church organization, and we should be scrupulously careful to open the dance by prayer. * * * The question of amusements is one of such far-reaching importance to the welfare of the Saints that the presiding authorities of every ward should give it their most careful attention and consideration.
   Gospel Doctrine — apostle_bookcopy citation
4. 1977·Ezra Taft Benson·Apostle
   The Lord, by revelation, has commanded that storehouses be established. The surpluses, or “residue,” from the consecrated properties under the united order were to be kept in the storehouses “to administer to the poor and the needy.” ( D&C 42:34 .) Later, the Lord instructed that the Presiding Bishop “appoint a storehouse unto this church; and let all things both in money and in [food], which are more than is needful for the wants of this people, be kept in the hands of the bishop.” ( D&C 51:13 .)
   Ministering to Needs through the Lord’s Storehouse System — cojccopy citation
5. 1978·N. Eldon Tanner·Apostle
   The responsibility of a bishop or stake president is to help teach, train, encourage, and strengthen those over whom they preside to live and do these things to which I have referred.
   The Blessing of Church Interviews — cojccopy citation
6. 1983·Bruce R. McConkie·Apostle
   It follows that when Joseph Smith—sent to a martyr’s death by evil and murderous men—gasps his last breath, Brigham Young, being the next senior officer in the earthly kingdom, automatically becomes its presiding officer.
   The Keys of the Kingdom — cojccopy citation