Years when this word’s usage moved sharply against the decade around it.
1842
▲ Sharper emphasis530 per million words
1871
▲ Sharper emphasis151 per million words
1894
▲ Sharper emphasis2481 per million words
1914
▲ Sharper emphasis259 per million words
1988
▲ Sharper emphasis360 per million words
2005
▲ Sharper emphasis420 per million words
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The Spoken Word
Passages drawn from the sermons and published works that carry this theme forward.
1853·Parley P. Pratt·Apostle
If this be the case, what then do we wish, in communicating with the eternal world, by visions, angels, or ministering spirits? Why, if a person is sick they would like to be visited, comforted, or healed by an angel or spirit! If a man is in prison, he would like an angel or spirit to visit him, and comfort or deliver him. A man shipwrecked would like to be instructed in the way of escape for himself and fellows from a watery grave. In case of extreme hunger a loaf of bread brought by an angel would not be unacceptable.
Spiritual Communication — jod
1978·Gordon B. Hinckley·Apostle
Believe and know that he was a man of miracles. He who had created the world and governed it as the great Jehovah understood the elements of earth and all the functions of life. Beginning at Cana, where he turned the water into wine, he went on to cause the lame to walk, the blind to see, the dead to return to life—he, the Master Physician, who healed the sick by the authority inherent in him as the Son of God.
“Be Not Faithless” — cojc
1987·Boyd K. Packer·Apostle
We call that forgiveness. Forgiveness is powerful spiritual medicine. To extend forgiveness, that soothing balm, to those who have offended you is to heal. And, more difficult yet, when the need is there, forgive yourself!
Balm of Gilead — cojc
1998·Thomas S. Monson·Apostle
There is only one source of true peace. I am certain that the Lord, who notes the fall of a sparrow, looks with compassion upon those who have been called upon to part—even temporarily—from their precious children. The gifts of healing and of peace are desperately needed, and Jesus, through His Atonement, has provided them for one and all.
Think to Thank — cojc
2004·Gordon B. Hinckley·Prophet
There is still so much of conflict in the world. There is terrible poverty, disease, and hatred. Man is still brutal in his inhumanity to man. Yet there is this glorious dawn. The “Sun of righteousness” has come “with healing in his wings” ( Malachi 4:2 ). God and His Beloved Son have revealed Themselves. We know Them. We worship Them “in spirit and in truth” ( John 4:24 ). We love Them. We honor Them and seek to do Their will.
The Dawning of a Brighter Day — cojc
2009·Henry B. Eyring·Apostle
Only an authorized judge in Israel is given the power and the responsibility to verify that there is a serious wound, to explore it, and then, under inspiration from God, to prescribe the necessary treatment for healing to begin. Yet you are under covenant to go to a spiritually wounded child of God. You are responsible to be brave enough and bold enough not to turn away.
“Man Down!” — cojc
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