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Privilege

Moments of emphasis shift

Years when this word’s usage moved sharply against the decade around it.

  • 1865
    ▼  Softer emphasis204 per million words
  • 1876
    ▲  Sharper emphasis857 per million words
  • 1887
    ▲  Sharper emphasis628 per million words
  • 1927
    ▲  Sharper emphasis652 per million words
  • 1954
    ▲  Sharper emphasis588 per million words
  • 1985
    ▲  Sharper emphasis287 per million words

The Spoken Word

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

  1. 1855·Brigham Young·Apostle
    Brethren and sisters, inasmuch as I have the right and privilege, through the Priesthood, I bless you in the name of the Lord, and say, Be you blessed. These are my feelings to the Latter-day Saints, and would be to all the human family, if they would receive my blessings, in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen.
    The Gospel—Growing in Knowledge—The Lord’s Supper—Blessings of Faithfulness—Utility of Persecution—Creation of Adam—Experience — jod
  2. 1857·Wilford Woodruff·Apostle
    We feel at home here, and we feel that this is the place for us; and my constant prayer to God is that we may not only enjoy, but that we may prize the privileges that are afforded us—prize the day that we live in, and the City of Great Salt Lake where we dwell.
    Blessings of the Saints, Etc. — jod
  3. 1867·Daniel H. Wells·Apostle
    I rejoice in this work; let it roll forth and my heart is glad. I feel proud to be associated with such a people; I feel proud that such a people exist; I feel glad and rejoice exceedingly in my soul, that I have lived in this day and age of the world, and have the privilege of bearing this testimony to the nations, and of becoming a citizen of the kingdom of God; of aiding to lay a foundation to build upon for time as well as for eternity, that we may come forth in the great hereafter and become associated with the Gods of eternity. What do the world know about all this? Simply nothing.
    Eternal Life Revealed in the Gospel — jod
  4. 1971·N. Eldon Tanner·Apostle
    I am always happy, my brethren, for the privilege I have of meeting with the priesthood. As I have said before, I have met with men in high places in different countries, holding responsible positions, leaders, executives, and so on, but never do I feel the same as when I meet with the priesthood.
    Search for the Wanderers — cojc
  5. 1979·Spencer W. Kimball·Prophet
    We hope you wonderful stake presidents realize that part of the reason for this step is to lift some of the load from your shoulders. These responsibilities will now largely be shifted to our Regional Representatives so that you can give full attention to the affairs of your own stake. Recognizing this, I would like to speak somewhat on the duties and the privileges of stake presidents as they preside over and conduct the activities of the Church, including the welfare services.
    Applying the Principles of Welfare Services — cojc
  6. 1983·L. Tom Perry·Apostle
    It is clearly our duty and privilege as parents to teach our children to pray, and regular family prayer sets the pattern.
    “Our Father Which Art in Heaven” — cojc

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