…when reflecting upon the great work to be done in molding the children of God, gathered from the various nations and denominations, with all their prejudices, traditions, and varied habits of living. They come here filled with ideas averse to those of God and differing from each other; and under these circumstances it is difficult […]
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423. Economic Unity – Brigham Young quote, 1862
It does not require much illumination of mind to comprehend that unless the selling of spirituous liquors is managed by proper persons, it will result in the ruination of many of the community. So with the selling and disposing of our produce to outside interests; for those who expend their means and labor in a […]
422. We are obligated to build Zion – Daniel H. Wells quote, 1872
Every person who has obeyed the Gospel has a share of responsibility to bring forth and establish this work upon the earth. None can shirk this responsibility, but it is shared by all according to their spheres and positions. Those engaged in raising families are doing their part to establish the Zion of God, just […]
421. Zion Prophesied – Wilford Woodruff quote, 1873
Isaiah speaks of the foundation of this great Zion, and writes the whole of her history and travels up to the present day, and from this time on until the winding-up scene. If we had not been driven from Nauvoo we would never have come up the Platte River, where, Isaiah says, he saw the […]
420. Central to The Gospel – Wilford Woodruff quote, 1873
Let us be faithful, for the Lord is going to protect us, and build up Zion. He will also gather Israel, rebuild Jerusalem and prepare the way for his second coming, in the clouds of heaven. – Wilford Woodruff, 1/12/1873
419. Its Temporal Too! – Brigham Young quote, 1867
This is the land of Zion; but we are not yet prepared to go and establish the Center Stake of Zion…. Now, it is for you and me to prepare to return back again; …to return east, and by-and-by to build up the Center Stake of Zion. We are not prepared to do this now, […]
418. Economic Unity – John Taylor quote, 1881
We are here to build up Zion; and how ought we to feel? We want to make as good houses as we can. That is all right provided we come by them honestly. We want to lay a foundation for our children if we can. That’s all right. But do not let our hearts and […]
417. Early Utahns Were Building Zion – Franklin D. Richards quote, 1884
While it is well with us here, and we are enjoying all these blessings, it is but right, I think, that we should ask our Father in heaven that the day of [the Israelites’] affliction and sorrow may soon come to an end, and that they may come, as we have come, with obedient hearts […]
416. What Building Zion Requires of Us – Wilford Woodruff quote, 1873
I know that, without the power of God, we should not have been able to do what has been done; and I also know that we never should be able to build up the Zion of God in power, beauty and glory were it not that our prayers ascends into the ears of the Lord […]
415. Zion Prophesied – Wilford Woodruff quote, 1878
God has set his hand a second time to build up that kingdom which Daniel was permitted to see in vision, and to establish that Zion in the mountains which Isaiah saw. – Wilford Woodruff, 6/30/1878
414. Babylon – Zion’s Antithesis – John Taylor quote, 1875
Now then, in regard to our temporal affairs, these are the things which seem to perplex us more or less. We have been brought up in Babylon, and have inherited Babylonish ideas and systems of business; we have introduced, too, among us, all kinds of chicanery, deception and fraud. It is time that these things […]
413. Economic Unity – Lorenzo Snow quote, 1876
Then let us practice honesty and diligence in our various callings, seeking unity, and to cultivate the spirit of brotherhood financially as well as spiritually, that we may be in readiness, upon call, to go forth and build up the Center Stake of Zion, and prepare a house in which to meet the Lord our […]
412. Building Zion is God’s Will – Wilford Woodruff quote, 1876
…it seems as though we have almost lost sight of our calling, of the object of our being gathered together, and the purposes which God requires at our hands. There is a good deal for us to do if we build up Zion…. The Lord has commanded us, and we have got to obey his […]
411. What Holds Us Back – Brigham Young quote, 1867
And our mechanics [ie. tradesmen], do they labor for the express purpose of building up Zion and the kingdom of God? I am sorry to say that I think there are but very few into whose hearts it has entered, or whose thoughts are occupied in the least with such a principle; but it is, […]
410. What Building Zion Requires of Us – Wilford Woodruff quote, 1873
Some of the daughters of Zion do not seem willing to forsake the fashions of Babylon. I to such would say hasten it, and let the woe that is threatened on this account come [Isaiah 3], that we may get through with it, then we can go on and build up the Zion of God […]
409. No Need to Wait – David R. Stone quote, 2006
Wherever we are, whatever city we may live in, we can build our own Zion by the principles of the celestial kingdom and ever seek to become the pure in heart. – David R. Stone, April 2006 General Conference