The entry
Course
Peak emphasis
1857
Total mentions
9,585
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.
- 1890
▲ Sharper emphasis1420 per million words
- 1932
▲ Sharper emphasis449 per million words
- 1952
▲ Sharper emphasis377 per million words
- 1975
▲ Sharper emphasis418 per million words
- 1996
▲ Sharper emphasis471 per million words
- 2012
▼ Softer emphasis186 per million words
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The Spoken Word
Passages drawn from the sermons and published works that carry this theme forward.
1857·John Taylor·Apostle
According to the genius and spirit of the Constitution of the United States, we are pursuing the course that would be approved of by all high-minded, honourable men; and no man but a poor, miserable sneak would have any other feeling.
1905·Francis M. Lyman·Apostle
there be any who have question in their hearts, it is because they have not steered their course along the proper lines, and they have need to repent. We have need to repent if we are a little off the straight line that leads to eternal life.
1937·Heber J. Grant·Prophet
I want to thank the choir and the Singing Mothers and their leader, the organist, and the soloists, who have done so much to add to our comfort during this Conference, particularly of course the Tabernacle Choir that sang to us Sunday and that furnished the broadcast. I appreciate our organist and Brother Spencer Cornwall, and all who have furnished music for us. I thank them on behalf of myself and my counselors and the Apostles.
1948·Marion G. Romney·Apostle
After the meetings they are loath to leave the premises. They stand around for a long time. Of course that is characteristic of all Latter-day Saint gatherings. Speaking to one of the nonmembers after he had been there an hour, he said to me: "Well, since the meeting I have shaken hands with that young missionary over there four times. And," he said, "I have enjoyed it every time."
1961·Harold B. Lee·Apostle
Paraphrasing the words of Webster: "We are to again see how far we have departed from the true course, that we may at least conjecture where we now are."
1970·Thomas S. Monson·Apostle
8. The manuals for the basic course and the inservice program are now ready for distribution. The administrative manual will be sent to appropriate stake and ward leaders at no cost to them. A special order form will be sent to each bishop, that he may order the necessary materials to implement the program. Funds for same may appropriately come from ward and stake budgets. Individuals may then make payment to the ward or stake for their personal binders and materials. Quantity purchasing has provided minimum unit costs.