What does the Lord want of us up here in the tops of these mountains? He wishes us to build up Zion. What are the people doing? They are merchandising, trafficking and trading. – Brigham Young, 1/12/1868
Building Zion is God’s Will
Ever heard that it’s God’s will that the Saints build a Zion society in reality?
These quotes show that quite clearly.
46. Building Zion is God’s Will, Wilford Woodruff, 1863
The Lord requires of us to build up Zion, to gather the honest-in-heart, restore Israel to their blessings, redeem the earth from the power of the Devil, establish universal peace and prepare a kingdom and a people for the coming and reign of the Messiah. When we do all we can to forward and accomplish […]
99. Building Zion is God’s Will, George Q. Cannon, 1867
"My brethren and sisters, we are commanded not to give the whole of our attention to the accumulation of earthly things; we are commanded also to lay up treasures in heaven. We are required to build up Zion on the earth; then let us take a course that will ensure to us the blessing and […]
54. Building Zion is God’s Will, Brigham Young, 1863
Are we not all under obligation to be Saints, to build up the kingdom of God, to bring forth righteousness and deliverance to the honest-in-heart, to gather up the lost sheep of the house of Israel, to send the Gospel to the uttermost parts of the earth, giving all a privilege to hear and believe […]
92. Building Zion is God’s Will, Brigham Young, 1867
“Read the revelations in the Book of Doctrines and Covenants given through Joseph, and you will find that the burden of the gathering of the House of Israel, the building up of Zion, and the sanctifying of the people, and the preparing for the coming of the Son of Man is upon the elders of […]
134. Building Zion is God’s Will, Brigham Young, 1870
What has He told us? He has told us, and it is recorded in the revelations contained in the New Testament, that in the latter days He would send His angel flying through the midst of heaven, having the everlasting Gospel to preach to those who dwell on the earth. That angel has flown, the […]
144. Building Zion is God’s Will, Brigham Young, 1870
But we are not called upon to build an ark to save ourselves; we are called to build up Zion. God has spoken from the heavens, and given us revelations, and it is for you and me to obey. The command has been given, it is recorded, and you can all read for yourselves. – […]
64. Building Zion is God’s Will, George Q. Cannon, 1866
God has reserved spirits for this dispensation who have the courage and determination to face the world, and all the powers of the evil one, visible and invisible, to proclaim the Gospel, and maintain the truth, and establish and build up the Zion of our God, fearless of all consequences. He has sent these spirits […]
11. Building Zion is God’s Will, Brigham Young, 1860
The commandment has gone forth for the Saints to gather and build up Zion. – Brigham Young, 9/2/1860
20. Building Zion is God’s Will, Daniel H. Wells, 1862
Do we think that we shall be shielded from the judgments of the Almighty if we lay ourselves liable by the same acts as the world? If we do we are mistaken, for if we are guilty of the same crimes and wickedness the results will be the same with us as with the world, […]
29. Building Zion is God’s Will, Brigham Young, 1862
It is his will that we should prepare ourselves to build up his kingdom, gather the house of Israel, redeem and build up Zion and Jerusalem, revolutionize the world, and bring back that which has been lost through the fall. – Brigham Young, 8/31/1862
3. Building Zion is God’s Will: Brigham Young on 12/27/1857
“That is our errand in the world, and we have no business but to build up the kingdom of God, and preserve it and ourselves in it. Whether it is ploughing, sowing, harvesting, building, going into the canyons, or whatever it is we do, it is all within the pale of the kingdom of God, […]
473. Building Zion is God’s Will – Bruce R. McConkie quote, 1977
We have been commanded to lay the foundations of Zion and to get all things ready for the return of Him who shall again crown the Holy City with his presence and glory. – Elder Bruce R. McConkie, April 1977 General Conference