Passages drawn from the sermons and published works that carry this theme forward.
1854·George A. Smith·Apostle
A case of this kind came under my own observation in Kentucky. A man, for taking the life of the seducer of his sister, was tried and acquitted, although he did the deed in the presence of hundreds of persons: he shot him not more than ten feet from the Court House. I saw the prosecutor, and conversed with him, and have a knowledge of the leading facts. I bring these instances before the jury, to show that there are parallel cases to the one before us in American jurisprudence; and yet, in some of the States a civil suit for damages will answer the purpose.
1919·Joseph F. Smith·Prophet
Now, my brethren and sisters, I know that my Redeemer lives. I feel it in every fiber of my being. I am just as satisfied of it as I am of my own existence. I cannot feel more sure of my own being than I do that my Redeemer lives, and that my God lives, the Father of my Savior. I feel it in my soul; I am converted to it in my whole being. I bear testimony to you that this is the doctrine of Christ, the gospel of Jesus, which is the power of God unto salvation. It is "Mormonism."--_Sermon in Tabernacle,_ Salt Lake City, March 16, 1902.
1945·Ezra Taft Benson·Apostle
It is important that we keep our thinking straight, my brothers and sisters. Let us ever keep in mind that all material things are but a means to an end, that the end is spiritual, although the Lord is anxious and willing to bless his people temporally. He has so indicated in many of the revelations. He has pointed out, time and time again, that we should pray over our crops, over our livestock, over our households, our homes, and invoke the Lord's blessings upon our material affairs. And he has promised that he will be there and ready and willing to bless us.
1950·George Albert Smith·Prophet
So you may be interested, brethren and sisters, in knowing that I am delighted in seeing Chief Blue here today, representing that tribe of fine Indians. I have seen some of them since. I have met one very fine young woman who is a schoolteacher, and others I have met of that race; in fact, I have some trinkets in my office that were sent to me by members of that tribe.
1958·Stephen L Richards·Apostle
My dear brethren and sisters and friends listening to the proceedings of our conference, I extend to all of you my warmest greetings and my sincere and earnest solicitude for your happiness and well-being. I rejoice with you on this Easter Sunday in the opportunity we all have to pay homage to our Savior and to give to him our thanksgiving and veneration for the incomparable gift of eternal life which he
1970·Gordon B. Hinckley·Apostle
m I have but one desire, my dear brethren and sisters. That is to say something which will add to your faith. To that end I seek the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
