In 1877, Brigham Young taught: “Supposing that the property of the whole community were divided today equally amongst all, what might we expect? Why a year from today we should need another division, for some would waste and squander it away, while others would add to their portion. The skill of building up and establishing […]
Monthly Archives: April 2017
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 […]
204. Babylon – Zion’s Antithesis, Brigham Young, 1870
That angel delivered the keys of this apostleship and ministry to Joseph Smith and his brethren, and commanded them to blow the Gospel trump through all the nations of the earth, and to cry to all who love and wait patiently for the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, “Come out of her, my people, […]
Thoughts on Zion #50: Determined to Build a Zion Here
In this 50th “Thoughts on Zion” article, we’re exploring the determination by the early LDS apostles and prophets to establish a Zion in Utah. Starting out with my favorite Brigham Young quote about building Zion which always makes me smile – “I desire [Congress] to let us alone…. Let them attend to their own business, […]