TrendZion

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

1. 1972·Joseph Fielding Smith·Prophet
   I know and testify that the Lord’s purposes on earth shall prevail. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is here to stay. The Lord’s work shall triumph. No power on earth can prevent the spread of truth and the preaching of the gospel in every nation.
   Counsel to the Saints and to the World — cojccopy citation
2. 1980·Bruce R. McConkie·Apostle
   We know and testify that mighty Michael foremost fell that mortal man might be, and that “the Almighty God gave his Only Begotten Son” ( D&C 20:21 ) to ransom men from the temporal and spiritual death brought into the world by this fall of Adam.
   The Lord God of the Restoration — cojccopy citation
3. 1988·Ezra Taft Benson·Prophet
   I testify that a world so wicked that it killed the Son of God soon began killing the Apostles and prophets and so plunged itself into a spiritual dark age. (See 2 Thes. 2:2–7 .) Scripture ended, apostasy spread, and the church that Christ established during His earthly ministry ceased to exist. (See 2 Ne. 27:4–5 .)
   I Testify — cojccopy citation
4. 1990·Gordon B. Hinckley·Apostle
   “With all my soul I testify that this work will go forward till every land and people have had opportunity to accept our message. Barriers will come down for us to accomplish this mission, and some of us will see this done. Our Heavenly Father will cause conditions in the world to change so that His gospel can penetrate every border” ( The Teachings of Ezra Taft Benson [Salt Lake City: Bookcraft, 1988], p. 174).
   “This Work Will Go Forward” — cojccopy citation
5. 1996·James E. Faust·Apostle
   The bearing of testimony benefits both the one testifying as well as the one listening. Regular temple attendance will help us meet all our challenges. Accepting calls from priesthood leaders as well as visiting teaching assignments from the Relief Society president will be a great strengthening experience. In rendering compassionate service individually and as a group, you lose sight of your own problems and do the work the Savior did.
   The Grand Key-Words for the Relief Society — cojccopy citation
6. 2004·Richard G. Scott·Apostle
   I testify that when a bishop or stake president has confirmed that your repentance is sufficient, know that your obedience has allowed the Atonement of Jesus Christ to satisfy the demands of justice for the laws you have broken. Therefore, you are now free. Please believe it. To continually suffer the distressing effects of sin after adequate repentance, while not intended, is to deny the efficacy of the Savior’s Atonement in your behalf.
   Peace of Conscience and Peace of Mind — cojccopy citation