We have talked about redeeming Zion, but the people are not yet righteous enough to receive and build up Zion in its purity though they are growing to it. – Brigham Young, 3/28/1858 Originally posted 2020-02-13 06:48:42. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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458. We are obligated to build Zion – Wilford Woodruff quote, 1857
The Lord says in the parable of the vineyard, “My servants labored with their mights, and the Lord labored with them, and they prevailed, and brought forth the fruits of the kingdom, and the bitter branches were broken off, and the tame olive brought forth good fruit, and the vineyard was no more corrupt.” This […]
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, […]
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 […]
497. Economic Unity – John Taylor quote, 1878
We talk about being a good people. Well, we are when compared with the rest of the world; but we ought to be twenty times better than we are today. And if we, as Latter-day Saints, were to strictly observe the Sabbath day, and pay our tithes and offerings, and meet our engagements, and be […]
345. Central to The Gospel – Brigham Young quote, 1853
Let me refer your minds to the time that the Gospel was first introduced to you, and the light and glory of it opened up to your understandings…. What were your feelings and meditations, when Zion and its glory burst upon your vision? when the people of God appeared to you, assembled together, preparatory to […]
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 Originally posted 2019-03-17 19:17:28. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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 […]
383. Early Utahns Were Building Zion – Wilford Woodruff quote, 1877
President Young labored hard and faithful during the last few years of his life in organizing and building up Zion. We have to continue the work they were engaged in, and when our time comes to take our departure for that life behind the veil, none of us will regret having devoted our time, talents, […]
Tomorrow Should Be “Build Zion Day”
“God Almighty has set His hand to establish His Church and Kingdom on the earth. He has set His hand to gather His people to the mountains of Israel to build up a Zion. That Zion is here. We have made a beginning. We came here, on the 24th of July, 1847, a little handful […]
Take Our Zion Survey
What are your feelings and thoughts about building Zion today? I’d like to know because I’d like to address those concerns here in this blog. Please take the Zion survey here. It’s only 6 short questions and it will help me better understand where we are all at on the road to Zion. Originally posted […]
348. Zion Prophesied – John Taylor quote, 1884
Now, how is it pertaining to the last days? As it was in the days of Noah, so shall it be in the days of the coming of the Son of Man. As it was in the days of Lot, so shall it also be in the days of the coming of the Son of […]
What Do YOU Believe About Building Zion?
Every four years, we learn in Sunday School about the early LDS Church’s efforts to build Zion – a celestial society. We review that Zion is “the pure in heart”, that anciently in the City of Enoch they dwelt in righteousness and that there was no poor among them. We may even momentarily pine for […]
388. Early Utahns Were Building Zion – John Taylor quote, 1882
We are here to do the will of God, to build up the kingdom of God, and to establish the Zion of God. – John Taylor, 11/23/1882 Originally posted 2019-01-03 07:04:34. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
510. We are obligated to build Zion – John Taylor quote, 1884
But we are here in a school to learn, and it is for the Elders of Israel who are desirous to do the will of God, and keep His commandments, …to seek to the Lord for His guidance and direction, …and to seek to build up the Zion of God and the kingdom of God […]
509. What Building Zion Requires of Us – John Taylor quote, 1881
And if we are faithful, God will stand by Israel; he will preserve his elect; he will listen to our prayers: and we will go to work by his help to build up Zion and establish the Kingdom of God upon the earth – John Taylor, 1/2/1881