I wish to make a few remarks in relation to what we term the United Order. We are united today with God, and with the holy Priesthood that existed before us, with Jesus the Mediator of the New Covenant, and with the ancient Prophets and Apostles and men of God, in building up the Zion […]
Monthly Archives: June 2026
334. Economic Independence – Wilford Woodruff quote, 1867
We have to build up Zion independent of the wicked; we have got to become self-sustaining, and the Lord is inspiring His prophets to preach to us to lay the foundation for the accomplishment of this work. The day is not far distant when we shall have to take care of ourselves. Great Babylon is […]
266. Building Zion Requires Real Labor – Wilford Woodruff Quote, 1873
We have it to do, we can’t build up Zion sitting on a hemlock slab singing ourselves away to everlasting bliss; we have to cultivate the earth, to take the rocks and elements out of the mountains and rear Temples to the Most High God; and this temporal work is demanded at our hands by […]
382. Its Temporal Too! – Brigham Young quote, 1877
I say, let us gather and accumulate the things of the earth in the manner indicated by the Lord, and then devote it to God and the building up of his kingdom. What little property I have I wish it to be devoted to the building up of Zion, and I suppose I have as […]
386. Central to The Gospel – Brigham Young quote, 1855
…we will roll on the Kingdom of our God, gather out the seed of Abraham, build the cities and temples of Zion, and establish the Kingdom of God to bear rule over all the earth, and let the oppressed of all nations go free. – Brigham Young, 7/8/1855
361. Central to The Gospel – George Q. Cannon quote, 1870
How was it with us when we first heard the truth? Oh! How sweet and delightful the sound of the Elder’s voice when he proclaimed that God had spoken from the heavens; that angels had come to the earth again, and that the holy Priesthood was bestowed upon men!… When they heard the gathering preached […]
277. Its Temporal Too! – John Taylor quote, 1875
…we are gathered here to serve God and keep his commandments, and to build up his Zion upon the earth. After praying for years that God would inspire his servant Brigham with the Spirit of revelation, that he might be able to lead forth Israel in the path in which they should go, he tells […]
365. What Holds Us Back – Brigham Young quote, 1858
…and I do not care how quick the Lord Almighty cleans the [threshing] floor; for then we will build up Zion and redeem the honest in heart. But it is not for me to know the times and the seasons: it is for me to be contented in the discharge of my duty today, and […]
328. We are obligated to build Zion – Wilford Woodruff quote, 1867
We are called to build up Zion, and we cannot build it up unless we are united, and in that union we have got to carry out the commandments of God unto us, and we have got to obey those who are set to lead and guide the affairs of the Kingdom of God. – […]
371. Central to The Gospel – John Taylor quote, 1881
We pay our Tithing and we pay Temple donations, we attend to the duties of the House of the Lord; we go forth and proclaim the Gospel of peace to the nations of the earth; we convert people, under the blessing of God, and they come to a knowledge of the principles of the Gospel, […]
273. No Need to Wait – Keith B. McMullin quote, 2002
The establishment of Zion should be the aim of every member of this Church…. “And the Lord called his people Zion, because they were of one heart and one mind, and dwelt in righteousness; and there was no poor among them.” Take special note of the word because in this scripture. Zion is established and […]
312. Early Utahns Were Building Zion – Henry B. Eyring quote, 2009
In the terrible days of persecution and deprivation as the faithful moved from Ohio to Missouri to Illinois and then across the deserts going west, the sisters in their poverty and sorrows cared for others…. Some were young and some old. They were from many lands and peoples, as you are today. But they were […]
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 […]
453. Co-ops are a Stepping Stone – Wilford Woodruff quote, 1873
We must give our earnest support to cooperation, for it is a step in advance towards establishing the Order of Enoch and the building up of the Zion of God. (mic drop) – Wilford Woodruff, 10/8/1873
282. Central to The Gospel – Erastus Snow quote, 1884
…the keys of the Holy Priesthood… [bring] life and salvation to the dead as well as to the living. Having these keys committed unto us, we proceed to establish Zion; to build up her Stakes; to build her temples; to gather together those who purify themselves before the Lord…. – Erastus Snow, 2/2/1884
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 […]