TrendZion

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

1. 1873·Orson Pratt·Apostle
   Certain rods were gathered up to represent the twelve tribes of Israel, and Aaron's rod budded and blossomed in one night; and that was handed down from generation to generation. And hence we see that God did work miracles for his people on the eastern continent. Is it any more marvelous that he should preserve the brass plates from being dimmed by time? No. They exist, and in the own due time of the Lord, he will inspire a mighty seer, and give him the Urim and Thummim, and enable him to bring forth these sacred scriptures.
   Meeting of Adam With His Posterity in the Valley of Adam-Ondi-Ahman—Location of the Valley—the Covenant With Enoch—Records of God's Dealings With Men From the Period of the Creation—Method of Preserving the Records of Ancient Prophets—Christ's Advent Among the Nephites—Fufillment of God's Purposes and the Fullness of Times — jodcopy citation
2. 1972·N. Eldon Tanner·Apostle
   It is proposed that we sustain Harold Bingham Lee as Prophet, Seer, and Revelator, and President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
   Sustaining of Church Authorities and Officers — cojccopy citation
3. 1976·N. Eldon Tanner·Apostle
   It is proposed that we sustain President Spencer W. Kimball as prophet, seer, and revelator, and President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. All in favor please make it manifest. Contrary, by the same sign.
   The Sustaining of Church Officers — cojccopy citation
4. 1978·Mark E. Petersen·Apostle
   The Church of Jesus Christ, then, should always be led by living apostles and prophets who would receive the constant guidance of heaven. They would continue always in the Church as seers and revelators for the people.
   “Evidence of Things Not Seen” — cojccopy citation
5. 1993·Gordon B. Hinckley·Apostle
   It is proposed that we sustain 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.
   The Sustaining of Church Officers — cojccopy citation
6. 1995·Joseph B. Wirthlin·Apostle
   Today we have sustained President Hunter’s successor. I rejoice with you in the opportunity we have had in this solemn assembly to sustain President Gordon B. Hinckley as prophet, seer, and revelator and as spokesman for our Lord Jesus Christ here upon the earth. He is the Lord’s anointed. He holds all priesthood keys and is authorized to exercise them in leading and directing the kingdom of God. President Hinckley is a faithful servant of the Lord whose heart and voice we know well.
   Living Water to Quench Spiritual Thirst — cojccopy citation