TrendZion

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

1. 1855·George A. Smith·Apostle
   The signs of the times thicken in the heavens, and the earth shows forth her wonders. And as this is frequently denominated the fast age, I will say that it is fast ripening for the burning, for ere long the Savior will make his appearance among his people, when they are sufficiently united, when they become sufficiently agreed that they can all work with one feeling, one mind, one soul, and with one spirit; the heavens then can be revealed, the curtains unrolled, and the Savior appear in the midst of his Saints.
   Arguments of Modern Christian Sects Against the Latter-day Saints — jodcopy citation
2. 1971·Alvin R. Dyer·Apostle
   “… let virtue garnish thy thoughts unceasingly; then shall thy confidence wax strong in the presence of God; and the doctrine of the priesthood shall distil upon thy soul as the dews from heaven.
   The Nobility of Man in Choosing Good over Evil — cojccopy citation
3. 1977·Spencer W. Kimball·Prophet
   We have come far in material progress in this century, but the sins of the ancients increasingly afflict the hearts of men today. Can we not learn by the experiences of others? Must we also defile our bodies, corrupt our souls, and reap destruction as have peoples and nations before us?
   The Foundations of Righteousness — cojccopy citation
4. 1980·Marion G. Romney·Apostle
   The Church welfare program has from its beginning been, in my mind, associated with the second great commandment. You will remember, of course, that when one of the Pharisees asked Jesus “Which is the great commandment in the law?” that he responded, “Thou shalt love the lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.
   Church Welfare—Temporal Service in a Spiritual Setting — cojccopy citation
5. 1987·Thomas S. Monson·Apostle
   The poet wrote, “Love is the most noble attribute of the human soul.” And William Shakespeare cautioned, “They do not love that do not show their love” ( Two Gentlemen of Verona, act 1, scene 2, line 31).
   A Doorway Called Love — cojccopy citation
6. 1994·Thomas S. Monson·Apostle
   There may exist an actual need for food, clothing, even shelter. Such can be supplied. Almost always there remains the hope for that special hyacinth to feed the soul.
   The Fatherless and the Widows—Beloved of God — cojccopy citation