The entry
Christ
Peak emphasis
2026
Total mentions
157,907
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.
- 1845
▼ Softer emphasis424 per million words
- 1876
▲ Sharper emphasis5282 per million words
- 1887
▲ Sharper emphasis4813 per million words
- 1915
▲ Sharper emphasis8011 per million words
- 1953
▲ Sharper emphasis6086 per million words
- 2014
▲ Sharper emphasis8860 per million words
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The Spoken Word
Passages drawn from the sermons and published works that carry this theme forward.
1877·Charles C. Rich·Apostle
Then let me say to the Latter-day Saints, let us practice the principles of our holy religion, be willing to be directed and used for the good of our Father's cause, in whatever capacity we may be placed, and be servants and Saints of God in very deed. And that this may be our happy lot is my prayer in the name of Jesus. Amen.
1915·James E. Talmage·Apostle
To comprehend the works of Christ, one must know Him as the Son of God; to the man who has not yet learned to know, to the honest soul who would inquire after the Lord, the invitation is ready; let him "Come and see."
1941·Sylvester Q. Cannon·Apostle
I pray the blessings of the Lord to be with you, and His choice mercy to attend us all, and I ask it in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.
1965·Ezra Taft Benson·Apostle
to the truth of the everlasting gospel that all the world cannot impeach; and ... is an ambassador for the religion of Jesus Christ, that will touch the hearts of honest men among all nations. . . ." (D&C 135:1, 3, 7.)
1972·Marion G. Romney·Apostle
God help us to understand this, and the great honor he has placed upon us by giving us the priesthood, I pray in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
1977·Marion G. Romney·Apostle
“Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.” ( John 3:1–5 ; see also John 3:6–10 .)