TrendZion

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

1. 1899·James E. Talmage·Apostle
   mourning the destruction of his kindred, leaves what at the time he supposed would be his farewell testimony to the truth of this doctrine ;^ then, being spared contrary to his expectations, he reverts again to the sacred theme, realizing the incalculable worth of the doctrine unto any and all who would read his pages ; and in what might be regarded as his last words, he testifies to baptism by water and the Spirit as the means of salvation."
2. 1943·Rudger Clawson·Apostle
   I testify to you, my brethren, that this revelation was given for our profit, and I express to you my testimony in these words, that I know the Lord is with us, that Jesus is the Christ, and that Joseph Smith was and is a prophet of God. We are engaged in a glorious work. It is a marvelous scene to look out upon this gathering of Priesthood.
3. 1968·Delbert L. Stapley·Apostle
   The Lord, speaking through Joseph Smith, the latter-day Prophet, admonished the Saints: "But ye are commanded in all things to ask of God, who giveth liberally; and that which the Spirit testifies unto you even so I would that ye should do in all holiness of heart, walking uprightly before me, considering the end of your salvation, doing all things with prayer and thanksgiving, that ye may not be seduced by evil spirits, or doctrines of devils, or the commandments of man; for some are of men, and others of devils." (D8£C 46:7.)
4. 1976·Mark E. Petersen·Apostle
   May we have sufficient common sense to trust and obey the Lord our God! It is the only way to security, both for nations and for individuals. To this I testify, in the sacred name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
5. 1985·Dallin H. Oaks·Apostle
   That is what we should ponder as we partake of the sacred emblems of the sacrament. As we do so, we glory in the mission of the risen Lord, who lived and taught and suffered and died and rose again that all mankind might have immortality and eternal life. Of this I testify in the sacred name of the Lord Jesus Christ, whose witness I am, amen.
6. 1996·Thomas S. Monson·Apostle
   This Easter morning, as His witness, I testify to you that He lives and that through Him, we too shall live. In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.