TrendZion

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

1. 1828·Joseph Smith·Apostle
   which I have given you the gates of hell shall not prevail against you for my grace is sufficient for you and ye shall be lifted up at the Last day and I Jesus Christ your Lord and your God have spoken it unto you that I might bring about my righteous purposes unto the children of men Amen—— [3/4 page blank] [p. 120]
2. 1861·Heber C. Kimball·Apostle
   It is just so with the man who becomes educated in the science of the Gospel of Christ: he begins at first principles, he learns them thoroughly and practically, and, by carrying them out in his daily walk and conversation, he becomes educated in the religion of Jesus Christ, which is the only perfect science revealed to man.
3. 1923·Heber J. Grant·Prophet
   "We believe that men should appeal to the civil law for redress of all wrongs and grievances, where personal abuse is inflicted or the rights of property or character infringed, where such laws exist as will protect the same; but, we believe that all men arc justified in defending themselves, their friends and property, and the government, from the unlawful assaults and encroachments
4. 1946·George Albert Smith·Prophet
   The bishop did not think that was enough assurance so he pressed it a little. He said: "These people are not ordinary people. They are men of affairs and wealth. Their families are wealthy, and I would like them to see just what a fine choir we have. Now, won't you give us something just a little extra?"
5. 1953·Harold B. Lee·Apostle
   a righteous man on the earth, unto whom God revealed His word and gave power and authority to administer in His name, and where there is a priest of God ... to administer in the ordinances of the gospel, and officiate in the priesthood of God, there is the kingdom of God. . . . Where there is a prophet, a priest, or a righteous man unto whom God gives His oracles, there is the kingdom of God; and where the oracles of God are not, there the kingdom of God is not. (Teachings of the Prophet Joseph Smith, pp. 271-272.)
6. 1964·Spencer W. Kimball·Apostle
   Jehovah said: "Wherefore, no man can behold all my works, except he behold all my glory; and no man can behold all my glory, and afterwards remain in the flesh on the earth." (Ibid., 1:5.)