If we allow ourselves to be overcome by the love of the world, then farewell to our future—farewell to the glorious prospect afforded us in the revelations of Jesus Christ. But I entertain different thoughts, feelings and hopes concerning the future of this people. Doubtless, as in the past, there will be those who will […]
Monthly Archives: May 2019
429. Early Utahns Were Building Zion – Brigham Young quote, 1856

Not long since I was talking with one of the brethren, who has crossed the Plains this season, in regard to the propriety of companies starting so late. He argued that it was far better for the Saints to be striving with all their might, doing all they could to serve the Lord and keep […]
428. We are obligated to build Zion – Wilford Woodruff quote, 1857
We are the only people to whom this holy Gospel, Priesthood, and covenants have been committed in our day; and we shall be held responsible for the use we make of them. Then we should be diligent and faithful in offering this great salvation unto the children of men, and in building up Zion and […]
427. Central to The Gospel – Brigham Young quote, 1859
We have the promise, if we seek first the kingdom of God and its righteousness, that all necessary things will he added to us. We should not be distrustful, but seek first to know how to please our Father and God—seek to know how to save ourselves from the errors that are in the world… […]
426. Building Zion is God’s Will – Wilford Woodruff quote, 1882

The Lord Almighty has set His hand to gather His people, and to build up his Zion and to establish his Church in these the last days; and the world do not like the doctrine we teach…. – Wilford Woodruff, 5/14/1882
425. Its Temporal Too! – John Taylor quote, 1873
In speaking of the affairs of this world, it is often asked by many—“Why, should we not attend to them?” Of course we should. Do we not talk of building up Zion? Of course we do. Do we not talk of building cities and of making beautiful habitations, gardens and orchards, and placing ourselves in […]
424. What Building Zion Requires of Us – George A. Smith quote, 1870
…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 […]
Jesse What Building Zion Requires of Us George A. Smith, What Building Zion Requires
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 […]
Jesse We Are Obligated to Build Zion Daniel H. Wells, We are obligated to build Zion