TrendZion

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

1. 1874·Brigham Young·Prophet
   Then we should be encouraged, we should strengthen our faith by our hope, we should seek unto the Lord until our hope is made perfect, that we may have power to bear like Saints all the afflictions we meet with here on the earth. If we do this, when we have crossed the dark valley of the shadow of death it will be so easy to turn round and behold the path that we have walked, wherein we have had the privilege, the same as the Gods, of learning the difference between good and evil.
2. 1925·Heber J. Grant·Prophet
   I earnestly desire the faith and prayers of. this vast audience to assist me in that which I may say to you today. I sense the great responsibility of addressing so large an audience — for this building is filled to overflowing — and I desire that my remarks shall encourage and bless the Saints here assembled.
3. 1958·Stephen L Richards·Apostle
   More than fifty years ago I began the practice of law with a deep love for the profession, and a long-cherished ambition to succeed. I went through what is commonly called the starvation period, and after thirteen years achieved some modest success, at least sufficient to encourage me and build up my hopes for the future.
4. 1965·Hugh B. Brown·Apostle
   This conclusion is not just our own. Our Heavenly Father has given us encouraging promises concerning this land. Hundreds of years before the birth of Christ, he called this a land of promise to the people of our generation. However, to the Jaredites he made an important condition: ". . . if they will but serve the God of the land, who
5. 1979·Ezra Taft Benson·Apostle
   I mention family councils because of our persistent emphasis on family unity and family solidarity. By encouraging parents to hold family councils, we imitate in our homes a heavenly pattern.
6. 1982·Neal A. Maxwell·Apostle
   Before judging these disciples, consider their anguishing circumstances. Things looked really ominous for the flock. They were understandably fearful as the establishment closed in on them. The danger to the disciples was real; hence Jesus encouraged them to leave. Then their Savior submitted to arrest, trial, and even crucifixion! The disciples felt keenly the deprivation and the humiliation of those circumstances, which—though warned of—they still had not fully expected. Yet, very soon, just as foreordained, these faithful undershepherds rallied and went on with the Savior’s glorious work.