We are called to build up Zion, and to establish righteousness and truth…. – Wilford Woodruff, 7/19/1868
Posts by John Taylor Wilford Woodruff:
417. Early Utahns Were Building Zion – Franklin D. Richards quote, 1884
While it is well with us here, and we are enjoying all these blessings, it is but right, I think, that we should ask our Father in heaven that the day of [the Israelites’] affliction and sorrow may soon come to an end, and that they may come, as we have come, with obedient hearts […]
468. We are obligated to build Zion – Joseph F. Smith quote, 1876
If we are in the line of our duty, we are engaged in a great and glorious cause. It is very essential to our individual welfare that every man and every woman who has entered into the covenant of the Gospel, through repentance and baptism, should feel that as individuals it is their bounden duty […]
398. Its Temporal Too! – John Taylor quote, 1879
There are a great many things associated also with this Kingdom that it is proper should be presented to us from time to time, that we may be enabled to act and to operate together and be one in our feelings religious, one in our feelings social, and one in our feelings political; for all […]
472. Co-ops are a Stepping Stone – Lorenzo Snow quote, 1878
…I do feel to urge on those brethren who have the means and are in circumstances, to search out the mind and will of God in regard to these matters, and let us try to build up Zion. Zion is the pure in heart. Zion cannot be built up except on the principles of union […]
485. Its Temporal Too! – John Taylor quote, 1877
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 […]
445. Building Zion is God’s Will – Parley P. Pratt quote, 1856
…we shall have all the skill, and all the power, and all the wisdom, and all the treasures, and all the means necessary to build up Zion… and do all things necessary to accomplish the purposes of God whereunto we are called. – Parley P. Pratt, April 1856 General Conference
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 […]
377. Economic Independence – Brigham Young quote, 1877
We want to get at a correct understanding respecting all these matters which so materially concern us. What would be the first lesson necessary to teach the people, were we to commence to direct their labors to the great end of becoming of one heart and one mind in the Lord, of establishing Zion and […]
359. We are obligated to build Zion – George Q. Cannon quote, 1883
Joseph said in the beginning that it was the duty of the Elders of this Church to labor constantly to build up Zion and not to build up that which is opposed to Zion. That embodies in these few words the policy that we should observe. – George Q. Cannon, 8/26/1883
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 […]
392. Central to The Gospel – John Taylor quote, 1859
What makes us so buoyant and joyful on occasions like this? Why is it that the Spirit and power of God is more visibly manifested at the time of our General Conference, when the authorities of the Church from all parts are assembled together to talk on the things of God, regulate the affairs of […]
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 […]
346. Building Zion is Gods Will – George A. Smith quote, 1858
This is the work of God, and the servants of God that are called to preside over us are the messengers of the Most High, and they have the light and the power….. From the very hour that the light began to shine… and it will blaze and burn, and it will go forth and […]
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 […]
397. Early Utahns Were Building Zion – John Taylor quote, 1882
Consequently our teachings during Conference will be to instruct the people how to live and order their lives before the Lord and each other; how to accomplish the work devolving upon them in building up Zion on the earth. – John Taylor, 11/30/1879