The entry
Message
Peak emphasis
1924
Total mentions
9,092
Years observed
1833 – 2026
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Moments of emphasis shift
Years when this word’s usage moved sharply against the decade around it.
- 1866
▲ Sharper emphasis316 per million words
- 1894
▲ Sharper emphasis2068 per million words
- 1910
▲ Sharper emphasis357 per million words
- 1918
▲ Sharper emphasis599 per million words
- 1942
▲ Sharper emphasis624 per million words
- 1996
▲ Sharper emphasis560 per million words
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The Spoken Word
Passages drawn from the sermons and published works that carry this theme forward.
1852·George A. Smith·Apostle
No doubt many of us may be called upon, if not to-day, at some other time, to bear the message of the Gospel of salvation to the nations of the earth; for this was one of the commandments of the Prophet. He enjoined upon us that we preach the Gospel to all nations—that we should send forth the word to all people. This responsibility has been laid upon the Priesthood of the Church, and they are required to fulfil his commandment. There is not an Elder, a Priest, a Teacher, or a member of this Church but what bears a share of this responsibility.
1939·J. Reuben Clark·Apostle
According to all trustworthy testimony, we have the Gospel of Luke as it came from his hand. In chapter 24, Luke testifies to the divine message :
1954·Stephen L Richards·Apostle
If you will bear with me, I will review for you briefly some of the major items included within the planned or standardized program used by the missionaries as they contact the good men and women all over the world who will listen to their message. Here is the outline of their gospel teaching, usually presented to their listeners in family groups in the homes of the people in what are called "cottage meetings."
1955·Ezra Taft Benson·Apostle
Our message is a world message, my brethren and sisters and friends. In that glorious first section in the Doctrine and Covenants, given as a preface to the Book of Commandments, the Lord had these words to say, which I quote to you in closing:
1967·Thomas S. Monson·Apostle
President McKay on the advice of his physicians will hear the proceedings of this conference on television. He will have a message for us at the close of the session, which will be read by his son Robert. He has asked me to conduct this session.
1972·Hugh B. Brown·Apostle
[ ](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1972/04/a-missionary-and-his-message?lang=eng/study/general-conference/1972/04/a-teacher?lang=eng)[ ](https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/1972/04/a-missionary-and-his-message?lang=eng/study/general-conference/1972/04/priesthood-session?lang=eng)