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… […]
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471. We are obligated to build Zion – Wilford Woodruff quote, 1867
I rejoice in this work because it is true, because it is the plan of salvation, the eternal law of God that has been revealed to us, and the building up of Zion is what we are called to perform. I think we have done very well considering our traditions and all the difficulties which […]
433. Central to The Gospel – John Taylor quote, 1878
…God had revealed himself to the human family and had restored the everlasting Gospel, and that with it came all these other things—apostles and high priests and elders and patriarchs and bishops and high councilors and all the various organizations of the Church and kingdom of God as they now exist upon the earth, all […]
440. Economic Independence – George A. Smith quote, 1870
Many years ago efforts were made on the part of the Presidency to extend the settlements into the warm valleys south of the rim of the Basin. The country was very forbidding and sterile. Many were invited and called upon to go and settle there. …the mass of those who went …pushed forth their exertions […]
450. No Need to Wait – Wilford Woodruff quote, 1875
We are blessed above all the people that breathe the breath of life upon the earth, and we are blessed above all other dispensations and generations of men, for the Lord has put into our hands the power to build up his Zion upon the earth, never more to be thrown down, and this is […]
420. Central to The Gospel – Wilford Woodruff quote, 1873
Let us be faithful, for the Lord is going to protect us, and build up Zion. He will also gather Israel, rebuild Jerusalem and prepare the way for his second coming, in the clouds of heaven. – Wilford Woodruff, 1/12/1873
443. We are obligated to build Zion – Wilford Woodruff quote, 1880
We are called of God; we have been chosen, we have been ordained as men who have been called to bear the priesthood and to attend to the ordinances of the house of God, to preach the Gospel, to warn this generation, to build up Zion, to redeem the earth, to erect temples unto the […]
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 […]
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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 […]
441. Early Utahns Were Building Zion – John Taylor quote, 1881
And when I see our Bishops engaged in doing the will of God, and exerting themselves to promote the welfare of His people over whom they preside, and seeking counsel from God and other sources, and doing all they can to build up Zion unselfishly, with pure hearts and clean hands, I say, God bless […]
401. Building Zion is Gods Will – Erastus Snow quote, 1883
I say to those who are able to see and comprehend these things, it is clear and plain that God has had His eye upon this American continent as the place where He first commenced His great work on the earth… where He has determined ultimately to establish His Zion and gather together His people…. […]
404. Central to The Gospel – Brigham Young quote, 1877
If we will faithfully mind our own concerns, live our religion, do good to all men, preach the Gospel to the nations of the earth, gather up the honest in heart, build up and establish Zion in the earth, send the Gospel to the House of Israel, and live and serve God in all things, […]
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 […]
406. We are obligated to build Zion – Wilford Woodruff quote, 1884
We, as Latter-day Saints, are called upon to build up Zion. – Wilford Woodruff, 1/6/1884
408. Building Zion is God’s Will – John Taylor quote, 1881
God expects me to talk plainly. …I tell you the truth. And while He has called us to high privileges, to thrones and principalities and dominions, and to be saviors on Mount Zion… while God has ordained us for this, in the name of Israel’s God we will try and carry it out. And we […]
430. What Holds Us Back – George Q. Cannon quote, 1873
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 […]