TrendZion

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

1. 1855·Brigham Young·Prophet
   It is nearly time to draw our meeting to a close, and I think we had better adjourn our Conference to the sixth of next October, as the business now necessary to be done is accomplished; and I find that we are very much crowded in this Tabernacle, and on this account the congregation is rather uncomfortable.
2. 1863·Heber C. Kimball·Apostle
   If the Lord should come to visit his people, where has he got a place to stay and rest himself while he communicates his will to his sons and daughters? That man that has engaged and is working for the accomplishment of such a great design as this is, to prepare a place that will be fit and suitable for the Almighty to dwell in for a short time when he comes to visit his servants, ought to feel highly honored and favored of the Almighty.
3. 1915·James E. Talmage·Apostle
   Temple, of Herod, 73; the Lord's body symbolized as a, 157; Christ's first clearing of the, 153; second clearing of the, 527; tribute paid to, 396; destruction of, predicted, 563, accomplished, 567; treasure of, 567.
4. 1939·George F. Richards·Apostle
   I want to say this, that I am grateful that my feelings are in complete harmony with what has gone before in this conference. I think we have had a splendid conference. The Spirit of the Lord has been with us, and we have really been fed the bread of life. I was deeply interested in the statistics which were read to us yesterday morning, which show the accomplishments of the Church, and the faithfulness of the members thereof. I feel in my heart to bless the Latter-day Saints for their faithfulness and their worthiness.
5. 1957·George Q. Morris·Apostle
   it was explained to him that that represented the fast offering that he had been giving to the needy. [Laughter.] Now that was surely a very realistic way of pointing out his relation to the fast offering and his obligations. And it reminded me of a sobering statement that the Prophet Joseph Smith made at the funeral of James Adams in 1843, and refers back to the powerful statement and announcement made by President McKay, that it is by doing the will of God that we will attain salvation and accomplish his purpose, and in no other way.
6. 1970·Marion G. Romney·Apostle
   One of the best gifts I could give you this morning is an opportunity to know the Prophet Joseph Smith a little better. I shall not undertake to explain to you the accomplishments of Joseph Smith, but I want to tell you about the man, the Seer, and the Prophet. I think it is important that we know the how and why of his life, for to do so is to in-