TrendZion

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

1. 1852·John Taylor·Apostle
   Havino shewn in the foregoing chapters, that the rule of Gfod ia perfect where he governs alone; that the rule of man ia imperfect, and has introduced confusion and misery ; and that the plans of men are not competent to restore the world to happiness, and the fulfilment of the object for which it was created ; it now devolves ujKjn us to investigate the way that this thing can, and will be accomplished ; for there is a time spoken of in the Scriptures, when there will be a reign of righteousness.
   The Government of God — apostle_bookcopy citation
2. 1975·Marion G. Romney·Apostle
   As I contemplated this tragic scene from the crest of Cumorah and viewed the beautiful land of the Restoration as it appears today, I cried in my soul, “How could it have happened?”
   America’s Destiny — cojccopy citation
3. 1980·Marion G. Romney·Apostle
   But the commandments do not pertain alone to one’s personal conduct. They put on every bearer of the priesthood the stimulating responsibility to render service—service in carrying the restored gospel, with all the blessings of the priesthood, to the peoples of the earth; and service in comforting, strengthening, and perfecting the lives of one another and all the Saints of God.
   “The Oath and Covenant Which Belongeth to the Priesthood” — cojccopy citation
4. 1986·David B. Haight·Apostle
   The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints proclaims to the world that this church is a restoration of Christ’s church. A restoration was necessary because prophets and Apostles, who were the foundation of the Lord’s original church, were put to death or otherwise taken. The Church today is built on a foundation of prophets and Apostles, with Jesus Christ as its chief cornerstone. It is therefore not a reformation, a revision, a reorganization, or a mere sect. It is the Church of Jesus Christ restored in these latter days.
   A Prophet Chosen of the Lord — cojccopy citation
5. 1993·Neal A. Maxwell·Apostle
   The glorious things restored in the nineteenth century included the calling of a prophet, Joseph Smith, who heard God’s own voice and received angelic revelations and also the holy apostleship and priesthood keys. He also received additional scripture, which commenced a continuing canon and included a restored fulness concerning the nature of God, the Father, and Christ, the Son, and the Atonement. After all, first things first! The Savior Himself declared, “And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent” ( John 17:3 ).
   “From the Beginning” — cojccopy citation
6. 2006·Richard G. Scott·Apostle
   The worldwide study and application of the concepts in Preach My Gospel by every missionary has strengthened our capacity to proclaim the message of the Restoration and to teach the plan of salvation and other gospel principles. Raising the bar of worthiness has had far-reaching consequences. There is more devoted service in the field, stronger companion relationships, much more effective teaching, and improved retention of converts.
   Now Is the Time to Serve a Mission! — cojccopy citation