The calling and mission of the Latter-day Saints are to fulfill what is here promised in these Scriptures—to bring about the restoration of scattered Israel, the establishment of Zion, the preparing a people for the coming of Christ…. – Erastus Snow, 5/6/1882
Zion Prophesied
These quotes show that the leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints during the mid-1800s frequently referred to prophecies about the latter-day Zion. They saw themselves as literally fulfilling prophecies from Jeremiah, Ezekiel, and Isaiah by building a Zion in Utah.
335. Zion Prophesied – Wilford Woodruff quote, 1868
All the Saints of God among the nations, who have been faithful, have been inspired by the same spirit to gather home to Zion. Why have we gathered to Zion? To fulfill the revelations of God. Isaiah and Jeremiah and nearly all the prophets since the world began have foretold the gathering of the people […]
291. Zion Prophesied – Wilford Woodruff quote, 1874
No man or woman on the face of the earth will ever be disappointed with regard to the fulfillment of the word of the Lord, for he has uttered decrees, made covenants, and through his servants the Prophets has declared his word and will concerning the world and its inhabitants, and not one of his […]
283. Zion Prophesied – Wilford Woodruff quote, 1878
Zion will be built up; Zion will be redeemed, and she will arise and shine and put on her beautiful garments; she will break from off her neck her yoke, and she will be clothed with the glory of our God. Zion has been sold for naught; she will be redeemed without money; she will […]
280. Zion Prophesied – Wilford Woodruff quote, 1868
Why have we gathered to Zion? To fulfill the revelations of God. Isaiah and Jeremiah and nearly all the prophets since the world began have foretold the gathering of the people in the last days to establish Zion, from which the law of the Lord should go forth to rule the nations of the earth, […]
268. Zion Prophesied – John Taylor Quote, 1883
And then the Lord understood another principle, namely, that the time would come when the power of Satan, and the power of the wicked would be overthrown; when the Zion of God would be established; when a reign of righteousness would be introduced; when there would be a communion between the Priesthood on the earth […]
206. Zion Prophesied, Orson Pratt, 1873
God will shield us by his power, if we are to be led forth out of bondage as our fathers were led, at the first. This indicates that there may be bondage ahead, and that the Latter-day Saints may see severe times, and that unless we keep the commandments of God, we may be brought […]
173. Zion Prophesied, Wilford Woodruff, 1870
The Lord has put into our hands the power to build up this great Zion, which all the ancient prophets rejoiced in and prophesied about. – Wilford Woodruff, 5/6/1870
165. Zion Prophesied, Wilford Woodruff, 1869
The words contained in the 7th verse of the 52nd chapter of the prophecies of Isaiah are brought to my mind. While contemplating the great work of building up the Zion of God in the last days, he says—“How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; […]
162. Zion Prophesied, John Taylor, 1872
We have a Zion to build up, and we shall build it. We shall build it. WE SHALL BUILD IT. No power can stop it. – John Taylor, 4/7/1872
136. Zion Prophesied, Brigham Young, 1867
[W]e actually have that surer word of prophecy delivered to us through the Prophet Joseph, that in the last days the Lord would gather Israel, build up Zion, and establish His kingdom upon the earth. – Brigham Young, 6/23/1867
127. Zion Prophesied, Wilford Woodruff, 1865
Said he, “Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the Lord hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted.” What do you see, Isaiah, that should cause you to break forth in such language as this? I see what the Gods of eternity […]
119. Zion Prophesied, Brigham Young, 1864
Here is our reporter, brother George D. Watt, the first man baptized in England by President Heber C. Kimball during his first mission to that land, is a witness that the gift of prophecy is enjoyed by this people. Soon after his baptism in England he prophesied that God would build up a Zion in […]
83. Zion Prophesied, Brigham Young, 1860
…this is the time the Lord has fixed for building up his Zion—that this is the time spoken of by the Prophets in which the Saints are commanded to gather out from the wicked. – Brigham Young, 6/7/1860
Zion’s Redemption Will Come When WE Prepare Ourselves
I was encouraged to keep reading “The Triumph of Zion” by a friend after being turned off by an idea that the author, John Pontius, repeats several times in the first chapter. GLAD I KEPT READING! He has some great quotes by authoritative sources like this one by Elder McConkie: “…the redemption of Zion… will […]