TrendZion

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

1. 1835·Joseph Smith·Prophet
   to call after them, and hunt them up. whereever he could hear of them. To preach the gospel to them whether they will hear or not.
   Minutes and Discourses, 7–8 March 1835 — jspcopy citation
2. 1855·George A. Smith·Apostle
   Mahomet continued preaching: there was nothing in his religion to license iniquity or corruption; he preached the moral doctrines which the Savior taught; viz., to do as they would be done by; and not to do violence to any man, nor to render evil for evil; and to worship one God.
   The History of Mahomedanism — jodcopy citation
3. 1857·Brigham Young·Prophet
   The secret of the difference is this, he felt for the kingdom, and when he went into his field of labour he did not say, "O, how lonesome I am, how I wish I had my family here; I really wish I was back in the valley; my spirits are cast down; how bad I do feel." When such persons endeavor to preach, their preaching is as dry as an old, dead, dried up, three years old mullen stalk; there is no more juice in them than there is in that.
   Object of the Express Carrying Company—Why Success Attends the Ministerial Labours of Some Elders, and not Those of Others—Counsel to Store up Grain Enough to Last Seven Years — jodcopy citation
4. 1862·Brigham Young·Prophet
   How near to this text I shall preach, I know, not; there is enough in it to answer my purpose, and it is one upon which a great deal can be said.
   The Kingdom of God — jodcopy citation
5. 1877·Wilford Woodruff·Apostle
   It is with much pleasure and satisfaction I again stand before the Saints of God in this Tabernacle. A year nearly has passed since I enjoyed this privilege, my labors having been directed elsewhere. Whatever I may say to you depends entirely upon the dictation of the Holy Spirit. And I may say that we all need the inspiration of the Almighty to dictate us, whether we preach or listen, and not only in our public gatherings but in all of our labors connected with the building up of the kingdom of God, yes, just as much as the Saints of God did in every past age and dispensation.
   Not Ashamed of the Gospel—Thirty Years Progress in the Mountains—The Gospel Unchangeable—Joseph Inspired—President Young’s Work—Labors in St. George Temple — jodcopy citation
6. 1972·David B. Haight·Apostle
   Robert could bear the Mormons no longer; he moved his family from Germany to Vera Cruz, Mexico, and then on to Porto Alegre, Brazil. As soon as they were settled, Robert’s wife continued to spread the news of the gospel. She was causing excitement in Brazil, for the doctrine that she preached was completely new.
   Planting Gospel Seeds of Spirituality — cojccopy citation