The entry
Trust
Peak emphasis
2017
Total mentions
6,507
Years observed
1828 – 2026
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Moments of emphasis shift
Years when this word’s usage moved sharply against the decade around it.
- 1858
▲ Sharper emphasis328 per million words
- 1876
▲ Sharper emphasis286 per million words
- 1897
▲ Sharper emphasis430 per million words
- 1946
▼ Softer emphasis113 per million words
- 1978
▲ Sharper emphasis333 per million words
- 2010
▲ Sharper emphasis604 per million words
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The Spoken Word
Passages drawn from the sermons and published works that carry this theme forward.
1862·George A. Smith·Apostle
The Constitution declares "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prevent the free exercise thereof." "No religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any office of public trust under the United States."
1919·Heber J. Grant·Prophet
Heber J. Grant, as Trustee-in-Trust for the body of religious worshipers known as the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
1942·Rudger Clawson·Apostle
And now, O my son Helaman, behold, thou art in thy youth, and therefore I beseech of thee that thou wilt hear my words and learn of me; for I do know that whosoever shall put their trust in God shall be supported in their trials, and their troubles, and their afflictions, and shall be lifted up at the last day.
1963·Harold B. Lee·Apostle
tinually aware of the attitudes, the activities and interests, the problems, the employment, the health, the happiness, the plans and purposes, the physical and temporal and spiritual needs and circumstances of everyone — of every child, every youth, and every adult in the homes and families who have been placed in our trust and care as a bearer of the priesthood and as a representative of the bishop.
1967·Spencer W. Kimball·Apostle
In the Book of Mormon the prophet Nephi exclaims: "O Lord, I have trusted in thee, and I will trust in thee forever. I will not put my trust in the arm of flesh; for I know that cursed is he that putteth his trust in the arm of flesh. Yea, cursed is he that putteth his trust in man or maketh flesh his arm." (2 Ne. 4:34.)
1992·Richard G. Scott·Apostle
You may feel threatened by one who is in a position of power or control over you. You may feel trapped and see no escape. Please believe that your Heavenly Father does not want you to be held captive by unrighteous influence, by threats of reprisal, or by fear of repercussion to the family member who abuses you. Trust that the Lord will lead you to a solution. Ask in faith, nothing doubting (see James 1:6 ; Enos 1:15 ; Moro. 7:26 ; D&C 8:10 ; 18:18 ).
