TrendZion

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

1. 1855·Brigham Young·Apostle
   We laid hands upon him, and he felt better. At his request, we sung some "Mormon" hymns, and, as we left his tent, he was full of the good Spirit, and world not injure this people, no, not one particle. He was full of kindness, and love to God, and to all His works. He travelled with us to Iron County, and had dreams which amounted to revelations. If I could keep him with me all the time, do you suppose he would have an evil spirit? No, he would be filled with the Spirit of the Lord.
   Spiritual Gifts—Hell—The Spirit World—The Elders and the Nations—The Lamanites—The Temple — jodcopy citation
2. 1973·Thomas S. Monson·Apostle
   “In the kitchen are my three precious canaries. Two of them are beautiful, yellow-gold in color, and are perfectly marked. On their cages I have noted the names of friends to whom they are to be given. In the third cage is ‘Billie.’ He is my favorite. Billie looks a bit scrubby, and his yellow hue is marred by gray on his wings. Will you and your family make a home for him? He isn’t the prettiest, but his song is the best.”
   Yellow Canaries with Gray on Their Wings — cojccopy citation
3. 1977·Spencer W. Kimball·Prophet
   I was impressed when Elder Gordon B. Hinckley spoke of Joseph Smith so tenderly, and sweetly, and the thought went through my mind of that last night in Carthage, Illinois. They were gathered together with the mob all around them and the Prophet Joseph Smith asked one of the brethren to sing for him “A Poor Wayfaring Man of Grief.”
   Revelation: The Word of the Lord to His Prophets — cojccopy citation
4. 1983·Boyd K. Packer·Apostle
   “Each morning I awoke to the sweet voice of my mother calling out, ‘John, John, time to get ready for seminary!’ The year rolled on and the mornings grew cold and wet and dark; still the happy voice of Mother would sing out, ‘John, John, time to get up for seminary!’” Then he added, “I learned to hate that sound!”
   Agency and Control — cojccopy citation
5. 1987·Ezra Taft Benson·Prophet
   What does redemption from the Fall mean to us? In the words of Alma, do we “sing the song of redeeming love”? ( Alma 5:26 ).
   The Book of Mormon and the Doctrine and Covenants — cojccopy citation
6. 1994·Dallin H. Oaks·Apostle
   Suddenly the instinctive wisdom of young mothers rescued our efforts. Two mothers began to sing a song familiar to the children. Others joined in, and within a few minutes the mood had changed and all spirits were subdued and receptive to spiritual things. I offered a silent prayer of thanks for hymns and for mothers who know how to use them!
   Worship through Music — cojccopy citation