TrendZion

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

1. 1854·Orson Pratt·Apostle
   We can see how the Lord has prospered us as a people since we came to this territory, and how everything has worked for our good through obeying the counsel of those God has appointed for our consolation, happiness, and benefit, both temporally and spiritually. All this has a tendency to the redemption of Zion; it is all making to that great point. Whenever the properties of this Church shall be consecrated to it, and the Saints receive their stewardship, it will all be tending to bring about that which is so often spoken of in ancient and modern revelations.
   The Perpetual Emigrating Fund—Emigration of the Saints and the Nations — jodcopy citation
2. 1860·John Taylor·Apostle
   Then Abraham had the, Gospel preached to him, and so had Melchisedec. "How do you prove that?" Paul says, speaking of this ancient king of Salem, that he was "made like unto the Son of God," and "abideth a priest continually." And "Now consider how great this man was, unto whom even the patriarch Abraham gave the tenth of the spoils." "He, whose descent is not counted from them, received tithes of Abraham, and blessed him that had the promises. And without all contradiction, the less is blessed of the better."
   The Gospel — jodcopy citation
3. 1869·Orson Pratt·Apostle
   Here then is an instance of the ministration of the Spirit as well as of the water. Here was a power that attended the ancient apostles. They had authority given to them, from on High to administer in this higher ordinance wherein the Spirit of God was shed forth abundantly in the hearts of the children of men.
   The Lord's Supper—Antiquity of the Gospel—The Apostasy—The Restoration — jodcopy citation
4. 1899·James E. Talmage·Apostle
   9. What is meant by the Zion of Enoch?* (1, Give out- line of the history of the ancient people so designated; 2, cite promises of the return of Enoch and his people.)
   The Articles of Faith — apostle_bookcopy citation
5. 1975·Marion G. Romney·Apostle
   You know, of course, how these commandments were implemented anciently. In the days of Enoch as we’ve already heard, the record says that “the Lord came and dwelt with his people, and they dwelt in righteousness.
   Welfare Services — cojccopy citation
6. 1977·Ezra Taft Benson·Apostle
   “The world may have its norm; the Church has a different one. … The world may countenance premarital sex experiences, but the Lord and His church condemn in no uncertain terms any and every sex relationship outside of marriage, and even indecent and uncontrolled ones within marriage. And so, though many self-styled authorities justify these practices as a normal release, the Church condemns them. … Such unholy practices were condemned by ancient prophets and are today condemned by the Church.” (Spencer W. Kimball, Faith Precedes the Miracle, Deseret Book Co., 1972, p. 175.)
   A Message to the Rising Generation — cojccopy citation